Romulus and Remus

twin brothers and central characters of Rome's foundation myth

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.

mythical tale

episode in the history of Rome

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fig tree of Romulus and Remus in the Roman Forum

female wolf who rescued Romulus and Remus in the legendary tale of Rome's creation

reputed dwelling-place of the legendary founder and first king of Rome, Romulus

practice of abandoning unwanted infants to exposure in the wilderness

alt=Statue of Acca Larentia with the twins Remus and Romulus by Jacopo Della Quercia, Santa Maria Della Scala, Siena, Italy|thumb|382x382px|Statue of Acca Larentia with Romulus and Remus Remoria (also spelled Remuria, Remora, and Remona) is a place associated with the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus where, according to Roman tradition, Remus saw six birds land, which he chose as an auspicious location for the future city. Some variants of the legend say that Remoria was also the place where Remus was buried after he was killed by Romulus.

Tarchetius () was a mythical king of the Albans, who in some traditions is connected with Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. He was described as lawless and cruel. His story is described by Plutarch in his work Romulus.