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The most popular myth of the founding of the Rome credits twin brothers Romulus and Remus with founding the city in 753BCE, but Remus was killed during a quarrel with his brother and the city was named Rome, a contraction of Romulus’ name, after it was built.

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What were the names of the boys who started to build rome?

romulus and remus. bear in mind this is mythical.


Who helped make Rome a city?

Rome was founded by Romulus on 21 April 753 BC. It is said that Romulus and Remus decided to build a city. After an argument, Romulus killed his brother Remus. Then he named it after himself, Rome.


How did ancient Rome gets its name?

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Rome, after Romulus. remus wanted to call it reme.


Who are the twins who founded Rome?

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These twin brothers were nursed by wolf and grew up to become the founders of Rome?

Romulus and Remus. Remus was later killed by Romulus and Romulus then completely took over Rome. Just remember Rome wasn't really built in a day, not even in myths. ~Rome sounds like Romulus~


The legendary twins who founded Rome Romulus and Remus were?

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What does the name Rome mean?

In myth Rome was named by a man named Romulus. Romulus and his brother Remus found rome and Romulus killed Remus and named Rome, Rome.


Who founded rome according to legend?

Romulus and remus


What does the words remus lupin mean?

The word 'Remus' comes from the story of Romulus and Remus who were raised by wolves. They then went on the build Rome, but in a fight over naming it, Romulus killed Remus. The word 'Lupin' comes from the word 'lupine', meaning wolflike. Given that Remus Lupin is a werewolf, JKR was very clever with the naming!


Did Romulus and Remus argue about where to build their city?

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