Why is the mystical tale of romulus and Remus relevant to the roman empire and its glory?

Answer 1

Through the connection to Aeneas and Troy. The Roman fancied themselves as descendants of Troy. They created a legend that Aenas, a Survivor of the Trojan was had been saved by three gods. The Greeks had speculated about where he went. The Roman had him Landed in Latium and as the founder of the city of Lavinium and his son as the Founder of the city of Alba Longa and its royal house. Romulus and Remus were made to be the sons of the God Mars and Rhea Silvia, the daughter of the deposed king of Alba Longa. This story bridged a 400 year gap between the Trojan war and the foundation of Rome. The Romans liked to tell the Greeks that they were descendants of the Trojans to try to create a sense of affinity.