Amulius - Wikipedia
In Roman mythology, Amulius (Latin: [aˈmuːliʊs]) was king of Alba Longa who ordered the death of his infant, twin grandnephews Romulus, the eventual founder and king of Rome, and Remus. He was deposed and killed by them after they survived and grew to adulthood.
Romulus and Remus | Story, Myth, Definition, Statue, & Facts
Oct 25, 2024 · Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Traditionally, they were the sons of Rhea Silvia, daughter of Numitor, king of Alba Longa. Rhea’s uncle, Amulius, tried to have the infants drowned in the Tiber River, but they survived and were kept alive by a she-wolf.
Amulius | mythological figure | Britannica
role in myth of Romulus and Remus. …deposed by his younger brother Amulius, who forced Rhea to become one of the Vestal Virgins (and thereby vow chastity) in order to prevent her from giving birth to potential claimants to the throne.
Famulus - Wikipedia
Famulus (possibly Fabulus, Fabullus, or Amulius [1]) was a fresco painter famous for his work in the Domus Aurea, Rome, that was commissioned by Nero. [2] Because he was mentioned by Pliny the Elder, he is one of the earliest artists in Europe for which a …
Romulus and Remus - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 18, 2018 · Before Romulus' and Remus' conception, Numitor's reign was usurped by Numitor's younger brother, Amulius. Amulius inherited control over Alba Longa's treasury with which he was able to dethrone Numitor and become king.
The Coup in Alba Longa – How Romulus and Remus were Born
The throne of Alba Long had been passed from father to the eldest son for centuries until Amulius, the younger son of the late king Proca (or Procas) broke the tradition. Amulius had an elder brother, called Numitor, who was the rightful heir.
Romulus and Remus - The founding of Rome
As adults, Romulus and Remus were two natural-born leaders and in a fight killed King Amulius and reinstated Nimitor as king of Alba Longa. Seeking to establish their own settlement, Romulus finally built a wall around Palatine Hill, the location he had chosen for the founding of Rome.
Amulius | Facts, Information, and Mythology - Encyclopedia Mythica
Amulius | Facts, Information, and Mythology. The youngest son of Procas, the king of Alba Longa, and brother of Numitor. He dethroned his brother but allowed him to live in the enjoyment of his private fortune.
Patriotic Legends — Aeneas and Romulus and Remus - CliffsNotes
When Numitor was deposed and exiled by his younger brother Amulius the new king made Rhea Silvia a Vestal Virgin in order that she would not produce heirs to the throne. However, the god Mars ravished her and she gave birth to the twins Romulus and Remus.
Foundational Myths of Rome and their Purposes
Jul 10, 2012 · The twelfth king, Numitor, lost his throne to his brother Amulius, who killed Numitor’s sons and forced his daughter Rhea Silvia to become a Vestal Virgin so as to forestall any future claims to...