Romulus and Remus | Story, Myth, Definition, Statue, & Facts
WEBRomulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Traditionally, they were the sons of Rhea Silvia, daughter of Numitor, king of Alba Longa. Rhea’s uncle, Amulius, tried to have the infants drowned in the Tiber River, but they survived and were kept alive by a she-wolf.
Romulus and Remus - Wikipedia
WEBIn Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus (Latin: [ˈroːmʊlʊs], [ˈrɛmʊs]) are twin brothers whose story tells of the events that led to the founding of the city of Rome and the Roman Kingdom by Romulus, following his fratricide of Remus.
Romulus and Remus - World History Encyclopedia
WEBApr 18, 2018 · In Roman mythology, Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the founders of the city of Rome. They were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or in some variations the demi-god hero Hercules) and their...
Romulus and Remus: The Mythical Founders of Rome
WEBAug 1, 2023 · Romulus and Remus were twin brothers born to Rhea Silvia, a Vestal Virgin, and the god Mars. Their extraordinary birth and subsequent journey would shape the destiny of Rome and lay the groundwork for one of the most powerful empires in history.
Ancient Rome for Kids: Romulus and Remus - Ducksters
WEBRomulus and Remus are the mythological twin brothers who founded the city of Rome. Here is their story. Twins are Born. Romulus and Remus were twin boys born to a princess named Rhea Silvia. Their father was the fierce Roman god of war, Mars.
Twin Brothers: Remus and Romulus - History Learning
WEBTwin Brothers: Remus and Romulus. According to Roman mythology, the sibling duo Romulus and Remus are believed to have founded the city of Ancient Rome. Roman children were taught the story at school and it became widely accepted as …
Ancient Rome - Foundation Myth, Romulus & Remus | Britannica
WEBAug 27, 2024 · This story was a Roman adaptation of a widespread ancient Mediterranean folktale told of many national leaders, such as the Akkadian king Sargon (c. 2300 bc), the biblical Moses, the Persian king Cyrus the Great, the Theban king Oedipus, and the twins Neleus and Pelias of Greek mythology.
How was Rome founded? Not in a day, and not by twins.
WEBJan 10, 2023 · Amulius triumphed, killing Numitor’s sons and exiling his daughter, Rhea Silvia, to become a Vestal Virgin. Through divine intervention, she gave birth to the twins Romulus and Remus.
Romulus and Remus - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBA legend dating back to about the 4th century bce holds that twin brothers named Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome. After a fight, Romulus killed Remus. Romulus then ruled Rome for about 40 years before being elevated to the status of a god. Rome is said to be named in his honor.
Romulus and Remus - The founding of Rome
WEBNevertheless, Rhea Silvia gave birth to twins, Romulus and Remus, whose father was thought to be Mars, the god of War. Amulius imprisoned the daughter and condemned the babies to death by drowning in the river Tiber.
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