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Who are Romulus and Remus?
Who are Romulus and Remus?
They are twin brothers.
Where was Rome founded?
Where was Rome founded?
According to legend, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC on the Palatine Hill in Rome.
Who were Romulus and Remus the sons of?
Who were Romulus and Remus the sons of?
They were the sons of Mars and Rhea Silvia.
Who rescued Romulus and Remus?
Who rescued Romulus and Remus?
Why did Romulus kill Remus?
Why did Romulus kill Remus?
Describe the city of Rome at its origin?
Describe the city of Rome at its origin?
Why does the myth of Romulus and Remus's founding connect to reality?
Why does the myth of Romulus and Remus's founding connect to reality?
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Romulus and Remus
Romulus and Remus
The legendary founders of Rome, twin brothers born to Rhea Silvia and the god Mars.
Tiber River
Tiber River
The river where Romulus and Remus were abandoned after birth.
The 7 Hills of Rome
The 7 Hills of Rome
The 7 hills on which Rome was founded.
Palatine Hill
Palatine Hill
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April 21, 753 BC
April 21, 753 BC
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Rhea Silvia
Rhea Silvia
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Mars
Mars
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She-wolf
She-wolf
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Shepherd and his wife
Shepherd and his wife
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Romulus' ambition
Romulus' ambition
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Early Roman community
Early Roman community
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Ascagne
Ascagne
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Anchise
Anchise
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Aeneas
Aeneas
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Venus
Venus
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Numitor
Numitor
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Jupiter
Jupiter
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Tite-Live
Tite-Live
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Lupa
Lupa
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The Myth of Romulus and Remus
The Myth of Romulus and Remus
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Study Notes
The Myth of Romulus and Remus
- Romulus and Remus are twin brothers.
- They were considered the founders of Rome.
- Rome was founded on April 21st, 753 BC.
- Romulus and Remus were the sons of Mars and Rhea Silvia.
- Initially, a she-wolf found and cared for them.
- Later, a shepherd and his wife took care of them.
- Romulus killed Remus, possibly due to a power struggle for control of the city.
- Initially, Rome was a small community of shepherds and farmers.
Origin of the Myth
- The myth of Romulus and Remus blends legend and reality.
- The story's origin likely relates to Rome's early development.
- The myth may explain the city's origins and early social structure.
- The myth combines elements of Roman history; with elements related to the city's early community of shepherds and farmers.
Historical Context
- The story reflects Roman values and beliefs of the time.
- The myth is recorded by Titus Livius, a Roman historian.
- The myth, possibly, combined historic events and personal legends.
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