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Romulus

Romulus

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A hero from old Roman stories who founded Rome and was raised by a she-wolf with his twin brother Remus
  • proper noun
  • /ˈrɑːmjələs/
  • Literature
: Rómulo
  • Romulus, along with his brother Remus, is an essential figure in the tale of Rome's origins.
  • Romulus and Remus
  • the Romulus/Remus legend

We have, we have accounts of Romulus appearing to a senator and, and explaining what's happened to him.

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Examples

  • According to legend, Romulus founded Rome after a series of adventures with his twin brother, Remus.

  • Soon they became jealous of each other, and Romulus slew Remus and named the settlement after himself—Rome.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Do you know the story of Romulus and Remus?

    Double Dragon (1994)

  • Together, Romulus and Remus founded a new settlement.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The god Mars ravished her, and she gave birth to twins, Romulus and Remus.

    Academic text (2004)

  • According to the Romulus/Remus legend, King Numitor of Alba Longa had an only child, Rhea Silvia.

    Academic text (2004)

  • In Roman mythology, Romulus is celebrated as the legendary founder of Rome, raised by a she-wolf.

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Etymology

Romulus is the legendary founder of Rome, and his name comes from the city's name Roma plus the Latin ending -ulus. The ending -ulus means 'small' or 'young', so you can think of Romulus as 'little Rome' or 'belonging to Rome', which helps explain why he is remembered as the man who started the city.