0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What was the second king of Romes name?
Numa Pompilius.
Are there translations of 'Fabulae Romanae Numa Pompilius'?
The Latin phrase 'Fabulae Romanae: Numa Pompilius' translates as Roman Stories: Numa Pompilius. Numa Pompilius [753 B.C.-673 B.C.] was the second King of Rome, and began his reign in 717 B.C. He founded the Temple of Vesta, and appointed the first two Vestal Virgins, or priestesses.
Who started celebrating new years?
King Numa Pompilius in about 700 BC.
When was numa pompilius born?
742 B.c
Who was the grandson of numa pompilius?
Ancus Marcius
How did numa pompilius die?
he died of old age.
What is the meaning of February 28 in a month only 28 days why?
February has 29 days simply because of a political, religious and superstitious decision of the Roman King Numa Pompilius, made about 2700 years ago.
Who was romulus's sucessor?
Numa Pompilius succeded Romulus. He was a Sabine from the Sabine city of Cures. He created the priestoods and the institutions of Roman state religion.
Who was the second Emperor of ancient Rome?
TiberiusHis predecessor was Augustusand his successor was Caligula.
When did Neptune Get Its Name?
It was the name of the Roman god of the Sea. After Rome leaders were formed, Numa Pompilius started the Roman religion based on the Greek religion but with different names of the gods. Neptune was really Poseidon.
How many months of each solar year did the Roman calendar omit?
The Romans had three calendars over the 1,200 years of their history. Only the first one, the Romulean calendar created by Romulus, Rome's first king, had 10 months and this lasted only for about 40 years. The second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius, reformed the calendar and created one with 12 months (the calendar of Numa). The Julian calendar, created by Julius Caesar, also had 12 months. Caesar also switched from a lunar to a solar calendar.
What are the names of the Etruscan kings?
The Seven Etruscans Kings of Rome: Romulus Numa Pompilius Tullus Hostilius Ancus Marcius Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (aka Tarquin the Proud)
