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Romulus /ˈrɒmj[invalid input: 'ʉ']ləs/ is the mythical founder of the city of Rome and its first king. The legend of Romulus and his twin brother Remus /ˈriːməs/ is central to ancient Rome's foundation myth.[1]
The legend tells the tale of the twins' origins and youth and the events leading to Romulus' founding of Rome and reign as its first king. Ancient accounts differ, but agree on some basics. Most notable among these are the Rape of their mother Rhea Silvia by Mars; the infant twins being suckled by a she-wolf after being abandoned one the banks of the river Tiber; the contest of augurs; and the killing of Remus by his brother; the rape of the Sabine women; and Romulus' death and deification.
Other episodes include the palace intrigue between their grandfather Numitor and his brother, King Amulius prior to their birth; their adoption by shepherds; the overthrow of Amulius and restoration to the throne of Numitor; the contest of augurs; the establishment of the city and its institutions by Romulus; the city's betrayal by Tarpeia; the war with the Sabines and the Battle of the Lacus Curtius; the death of Romulus' Sabine co-ruler Titus Tatius; and the mysterious death and deification.