romulus

     

Romulus (c. 771 BC–c. 717 BC) an Remus (c. 771 BC–c. 753 BC) are the traditional founders of Rome, appearing in Roman mythology as the twin sons of the priestess Rhea Silvia, fathered by the god of war, Mars. According to the tradition recorded as history by Plutarch and Livy, Romulus served as the first King of Rome.

Trivia about romulus

  • If only Remus hadn't jumped over a wall on the Palatine hill; that may be why this sibling killed him
  • After this founder of Rome disappeared in a storm, the Romans worshipped him as a god
  • According to legend, an argument over who had seen more vultures led to him killing Remus

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