Research Paper On Romulus And Remus

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The legend of Romulus and Remus has been passed down for generations. It is a story Roman mothers would tell their children as they lie down for bed. It is a story of blood and betrayal, and the loss of several lives. It is the story of two brothers, as they fought to reclaim their right to the throne of Alba Longa. The story of Rome began with Amulius, Romulus and Remus’ great uncle. Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, faced many hardships in their youth. Raised by wolves, Romulus and Remus had several characteristics that could be attributed to their feral youth. Despite their feral upbringing, Romulus and Remus’ childhood led them to establish the city of Rome and lay the foundation of an empire. The childhood of Romulus and Remus …show more content…

Despite his wishes, Rhea was impregnated by Mars, the god of war. Giving birth to twins, Rhea named them Romulus and Remus. In order to assure his place on the throne, Amulius attempted to have the young twins assassinated. Hired assassins were under orders to throw the twins into the Tiber river. Filled with pity, the mercenaries put the boys in baskets and placed them in the Tiber river. “The boys floated downstream, coming ashore near a sacred fig tree. A she-wolf and a woodpecker—creatures sacred to Mars—fed the twins and kept them alive until a shepherd found them (Wickersham).” After the twins were taken in by the shepherd, they were given an education and taught manners. Even with the manners that were taught by the shepherd and his wife, wolfish behaviors could still be seen in their mannerisms. The twins soon began entwining themselves into local conflicts. Leading a …show more content…

On the fifth year, Tatius betrayed Romulus and the city of Rome. “Tatius sheltered some allies who had illegally plundered the Lavinians, and murdered ambassadors sent to seek justice (Romulus and Remus).” By order of Romulus and the Senate, Tatius was ordered to go to Lavinium and repent to the gods. As Tatius was repenting to the gods, he was assassinated. Some believe it was perhaps perpetrated by Romulus (Rome Founded). The death of Romulus is clouded in mystery. As the legend is told, a man named Proculus saw Romulus at he ascended into the heavens, “Caught up into heaven in his arms and vestments, and heard him, as he ascended cry out that they should hereafter style him by the name of Quirinus (Romulus and Remus).” Some believe that he disappeared into a storm or whirl wind (Romulus and Remus). Another rumor stated that Romulus was killed in order for the senate to have supreme control of the government (Romulus and

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