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  Romulus and Remus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Romulus and Remus, (771 BC¹-717 BC Romulus, 771 BC-753 BC Remus), the traditional founders of Rome, appeared in Roman mythology as the twin sons of the priestess Rhea Silvia, fathered by the god of war Mars.
Romulus, however, was thought the wiser and more politic of the two, and in his discussions with the neighbors about pasture and hunting, gave them opportunities of noting that his disposition was one which led him to command rather than to obey.
Romulus called these noble men Patricans not only because they were the fathers of legitimate sons, but also because he intended the great and the wealthy to treat the weak and the poor as fathers treat their sons.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Romulus_and_Remus   (3528 words)

  
 ROMULUS - LoveToKnow Article on ROMULUS
Romulus and Remus, the twin sons of Silvia, were placed in a trough and cast into the Tiber by their granduncle.
This tree was sacred to a goddess Rumina (ruma, breast, whence the suckling incident), and the resemblance between Romulus and ruminalis led to the fig tree and the founder of the city being subsequently connected by the Roman antiquarians.
Romulus, like his double Tullus Hostilius, is regarded as the founder of the military and political (see ROME), as Numa and his counterpart Ancus Marcius of the religious institutions of Rome.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /R/RO/ROMULUS.htm   (948 words)

  
 Romulus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Romulus, New York is a town in New York.
Romulus is a moon of the asteroid 87 Sylvia.
Romulus is a character in the Catharsis (comic) webcomic.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Romulus   (136 words)

  
 Wikipedia: Romulus Augustus
He is frequently known by a diminutive nickname "Romulus Augustulus." The Latin termination -ulus diminishes the scale of any noun; hence, "Augustulus" would mean "the Little Augustus." However, his name was Romulus Augustus.
Romulus founded a monastery that lasted for hundreds of years, but he does not appear to have lived to see the restoration of Roman authority in Italy in 536.
Romulus Augustus is the main character of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's play Romulus der Große (translated to english as "Romulus"), which revolves around the last days of Romulus' emperorship.
www.factbook.org /wikipedia/en/r/ro/romulus_augustus.html   (305 words)

  
 Romulus, Greek Mythology Link.
Romulus, who was together with Tatius, was spared by the murderers and escorted by them with loud praises of his sense of justice.
Some affirm that Romulus was killed by the patricians for releasing the hostages he had taken after the war against the Veientes, and for no longer comporting himself in the same manner toward the original citizens, and for exercising his power more like a tyrant than a king.
Romulus' wife was likewise said to have gone up with a star to heaven where she was received by her husband and made immortal.
homepage.mac.com /cparada/GML/Romulus.html   (4899 words)

  
 Romulus Augustus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
He was born Flavius Romulus to Flavius Orestes, a Roman politician considered to be at least partly of Germanic descent.
Romulus was either a child or in his early adolescence at the time of his appointment, though he acted merely as a figurehead to his father's rule.
Romulus was compelled to abdicate the throne on September 4, 476.
www.peekskill.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Romulus_Augustus   (594 words)

  
 The Baldwin Project: Our Young Folks' Plutarch by Rosalie Kaufman
Romulus and Remus were unusually robust and beautiful infants, and as they grew into boyhood they were noted for their bravery.
Romulus and Remus occupied themselves at once with the laying [33] out of their city, but a dispute arose as to its site, for the former selected a square which he called Rome, while the latter chose a piece of ground on the Aventine Mount which he called Remonium.
Romulus was so enraged when he found the Sabines in possession of the Capitol hill that he offered them battle, though the field on which the conflict was to take place was so surrounded by lofty hills that there seemed little chance for either army to escape.
www.mainlesson.com /display.php?author=kaufman&book=plutarch&story=romulus   (3799 words)

  
 Romulus v. Anchorage School District (2/2/96), 910 P 2d 610
Romulus began driving in the opposite direction from M.F.'s house, allegedly informing her that they were taking "the scenic route." According to M.F., Romulus began to fondle her, and later turned down a little-used, snow-covered road, where the truck became stuck.
Romulus' failure to utilize it is excused, however, because use of the grievance procedure appeared futile, and because ASD failed to notify him of the ten-day grievance deadline, as required by due process.
Although Romulus was not a "teacher" as defined by statute, because of the nature of his job responsibilities, the reasoning of the three-justice concurrence applies to the facts of this case.
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 The Internet Classics Archive | Romulus by Plutarch
But Romulus seemed rather to act by counsel, and to show the sagacity of a statesman, and in all his dealings with their neighbours, whether relating to feeding of flocks or to hunting, gave the idea of being born rather to rule than to obey.
For Romulus was now come very near, and many of the citizens, out of fear and hatred of Amulius, were running out to join him; besides, he brought great forces with him, divided into companies each of an hundred men, every captain carrying a small bundle of grass and shrubs tied to a pole.
Romulus, having buried his brother Remus, together with his two foster-fathers, on the mount Remonia, set to building his city; and sent for men out of Tuscany, who directed him by sacred usages and written rules in all the ceremonies to be observed, as in a religious rite.
classics.mit.edu /Plutarch/romulus.html   (5510 words)

  
 Tales of Rome
Romulus was descendant of Dardanian or Trojan hero, Aeneas, one of two surviving leaders to escape the fall of Troy.
Romulus was the son of Mars and Ilia (or Rea Silvia), daughter of Numitor of Alba Longa.
Romulus ruled the city until he was taken to heaven in a chariot, belonging to his father, Mars.
www.timelessmyths.com /classical/rome.html   (5263 words)

  
 Romulus
Romulus and Remus were the twin sons of Rhea Silvia and Mars.
During a quarrel where Remus mocked the height of the walls, Romulus slew Remus and became the sole ruler of the new Rome, which he had named after himself.
To enlarge his empire, he allowed exiles and refugees, homicides and runaway slaves to populate the area.
www.pantheon.org /articles/r/romulus.html   (218 words)

  
 Romulus and Remus - ancient Roman mythology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars and the Vestal Rhea Silvia, were the mythical founders of Rome.
Romulus, using a plow pulled by a white cow and a white bull, cut a furrow to mark the boundary of his section.
Romulus and Remus are represented on a number of Roman coins, usually is as babies suckling at the she-wolf.
www.calgarycoin.com /reference/myth/myromrem.htm   (291 words)

  
 Roman Emperors - DIR Romulus Augustulus
Romulus commonly has been considered to be the last emperor of the western empire; with names like "Romulus" and "Augustus", it would have been difficult indeed to resist doing so.
Romulus was indeed the last, and perhaps even the least significant, of the "shadow" or "puppet" emperors of the west.
Romulus, commonly called the diminutive "Augustulus" because of his youth, was named emperor by his father, Orestes, after the latter had revolted against Julius Nepos.
www.roman-emperors.org /auggiero.htm   (2548 words)

  
 Romulus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Romulus is the second approved son of Dreamtime Farm’s stallion, Regulus, the #1 Stallion in the US for Dressage Sport Horse Breeding (USEF).
Romulus is a young, yet unshown stallion, but the prepotency of his ancestral genes speaks for him.
Romulus’ dam is one of these versatility-minded mares with a desire to please and who begs for work.
www.americanwarmblood.com /Romulus.htm   (227 words)

  
 The Baldwin Project: Famous Men of Rome by John H. Haaren & A. B. Poland
Romulus and Remus were also very happy at finding a grandfather and at the sudden change of their fortune.
Romulus asked the opinion of some of his friends, and as they all agrred that he was right in his claim he paid no further attention to Remus, but began to lay out the new city.
Romulus was very anxious that his people should have good wives, but how they should get them greatly puzzled him for a long time.
www.mainlesson.com /display.php?author=haaren&book=rome&story=romulus   (2994 words)

  
 Romulus on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
When Romulus was chosen by an omen as the true founder of the new city, strife arose between the brothers, and Romulus killed Remus.
After a long reign, Romulus disappeared in a thunderstorm and was thereafter worshiped as the god Quirinus.
Statue of Romulus and Remus, the alleged founders of Rome.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/r/romulus.asp   (591 words)

  
 Wolf Country, Myth and Stories, Romulus and Remus
In the legend Romulus and Remus are orphaned when their mother, Silvia is imprisoned and the infants are cast into the Tiber River.
But, alas, Romulus soon discovered that his city was lacking for women, and he announced that games were to be celebrated in honor of the god, Consus, and he thereby invited the Latins and the Sabines to his celebration.
Romulus' reign was tainted with this story of the rape of the Sabine women, whose tribe, under the leadership of Titus Tatius, allegedly infiltrated the new Latin lands and battled with the inhabitants of Latium, thus forming a union of the two tribes early in the history of ancient Rome.
www.wolfcountry.net /information/myth_stories/romulusandremus.html   (430 words)

  
 Search Results for "Romulus"
Romulus, (rom´yools) (KEY), in Roman legend, founder of Rome.
His consort, the nymph Egeria, was said to have aided him in his rule.
A year later he was deposed by Orestes, who raised his own son Romulus Augustulus to the throne.
www.bartleby.com /cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=col65&query=Romulus   (233 words)

  
 The Romulus Project: An Electronic Library of Latin Literature With Virtual Commentary
The ROMULUS PROJECT proposes a new series of Latin texts encompassing the body of the humanist, literary authors, with language notes for intermediate students as well as sensitive commentary on the text as literature, accompanie d by a selection of scholarly detail culled from two centuries of philological research.
We believe ROMULUS can be done economically by staying mainly with text materials, with careful administrative planning by a core Board of Editors, working c losely with a range of university graduate departments.
This indicates that the general outlines of the ROMULUS Project are perceived as timely, needed and important f or the future of Latin as an authentic field of study.
ccat.sas.upenn.edu /~romulus/romulus.html   (6948 words)

  
 Romulus and Remus
Romulus and Remus were then discovered by Faustulus, a shepherd, who brought the children to his home.
Upon reaching adulthood, Romulus and Remus killed Amulius and reinstated Numitor, their grandfather, as King of Alba Longa, then they decidet to found a town of their own.
Romulus began to build walls on the Palatine Hill, but Remus jeered at them because they were so low.
www.unrv.com /culture/romulus-and-remus.php   (709 words)

  
 Romulus and Remus: the founding of Rome
Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of the city of Rome, were supposedly the offspring of Mars, the god of war, and a mortal woman.
Romulus and Remus were the legendary founders of the city of Rome.
Romulus then named his city after himself and offered asylum to exiles and fugitives in order to enlarge the city’s population.
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 Committee on Resources-Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Romulus is now best known for being the home to Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
The Romulus casino will provide revenue for the State and for local governments, including approximately $6 million in slot revenue to local governments and $5 million in property taxes for development near the new casino.
The tax revenue to Romulus, Southeast Michigan, and the State of Michigan will be significant, and finally it would not be detrimental to the City of Detroit.
resourcescommittee.house.gov /archives/108/testimony/2004/alanlambert.htm   (956 words)

  
 ODYSSEY/Rome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
According to tradition, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC.
Romulus and Remus grew up and helped overthrow the king who had ordered their death.
Romulus built the city of Rome on one of the seven hills along the Tiber - the Palatine hill - and lived a long life as king of Rome.
www.carlos.emory.edu /ODYSSEY/ROME/romulus.html   (199 words)

  
 Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce
The Romulus Chamber of Commerce is the only group or organization which exists for the expressed purpose of making Romulus a better place to work and do business.
Romulus Teen Pregnancy Prevention Partnership is seeking donations of time or cash to assist their organization.
Candidates seeking office in the City of Romulus election on November 8 will be available to answer your questions on an informal basis and provide campaign literature.
www.romuluschamber.org   (219 words)

  
 Hotel Romulus Rome Roma Official Website
A superior tourist 4 star hotel the Romulus is named after the elder of the two brothers who legend has it founded Rome in 753 bc.
The Hotel Romulus enjoys an extremely strategic location on the northern Via Salaria making it instantly accessible if you are arriving from the north and easily reachable from the city centre.
The Romulus is a good quality 4 star hotel… 94 rooms with all modern comforts which have recently been refurbished to a high standard whilst still maintaining their authentic antique furniture and fittings… Other delights which await you include garden which boasts expansive grounds ideal for walks and children who wish to play.
www.hotelromulusrome.com   (301 words)

  
 The Roman Empire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
According to the Roman legend, Romulus was the founder of Rome and Remus was his twin brother.
Romulus and Remus than rose against Amulius, killed him and restored the kingdom to their grandfather.
Deciding to found a town of their own, Romulus and Remus chose the place where the she-wolf had nursed them.
homepages.iol.ie /~coolmine/typ/romans/romans9.html   (581 words)

  
 Romulus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Romulus is a mythical founder of Rome, brother of Remus.
Romulus is a fictional homeworld of the Romulans in Star Trek.
This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title.
www.butte-silverbow.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Romulus   (146 words)

  
 Romulus builds its image - 07/24/02   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The township also is bracing for the development of 700 acres surrounding a state mental health hospital along Seven Mile, a project that could run into the hundreds of millions in value.
Pinnacle Aeropark, a mixed-use proposal of 1,800 acres bordering Romulus and Huron Township on Wayne County property.
Romulus leads Metro Detroit in nonresidential construction activity, according to the latest data from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
www.detnews.com /2002/wayne/0207/24/c03-544315.htm   (1116 words)

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