8th-century BC Romans

twin brothers and central characters of Rome's foundation myth

legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus

Romulus (, ) was the legendary founder and first king of Rome. Various traditions attribute the establishment of many of Rome's oldest legal, political, religious, and social institutions to Romulus and his contemporaries. Although many of these traditions incorporate elements of folklore, and it is not clear to what extent a historical figure underlies the mythical Romulus, the events and institutions ascribed to him were central to the myths surrounding Rome's origins and cultural traditions.

legendary king of the Sabines

early Roman, witness to Romulus' apotheosis

grandfather of Tullus Hostilius

commander of the Roman citadel under King Romulus

father of Ancus Marcius

ally of Romulus