Romulus and Remus

:This is an article about Roman mythology. For information about the Star Trek planets, see Romulus and Remus (Star Trek).

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Romulus and Remus, (771 BC¹-717 BC Romulus, 771 BC-753 BC Remus), the traditional founders of Rome, appeared in Roman mythology as the twin sons of the priestess Rhea Silvia, fathered by the god of war Mars. According to the legend recorded as history by Plutarch and Livy, Romulus was the first King of Rome. After his death, Romulus was deified as the god Quirinus. He is now regarded as an unhistorical figure.

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771 BC - ¹ - 717 BC - 753 BC - Founders - Rome - Roman mythology - Rhea Silvia - Mars - Legend - Plutarch - Livy - King of Rome - Quirinus - Back-formation

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