Romulus and Remus

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

Notes

1- The exact date of Romulus and Remus's birth is unknown. Some writing, including those from Plutarch, say that Romulus was 54 years old at his death in 717 BC. If this is true, Romulus and Remus would have been born sometime in the year 771 BC. This also means that Romulus and Remus began the founding of Rome at the age of 18.

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The mythic theme of twins is deep-seated in Mediterranean mythology: compare Castor and Polydeuces (the Dioscuri) of Greece, and Amphion and Zethus of Thebes.

Related Topics:
Castor and Polydeuces - Greece - Amphion and Zethus - Thebes

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Compare the story of Romulus and Remus to Moses and Perseus for similar stories of babies being placed in cradles and set afloat in body of water.

Related Topics:
Moses - Perseus

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Romulus and Remus are among the most famous Feral children in mythology and fiction.

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