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The story is folklore, and so we have no idea of the detail, or even if it rests on any facts. A town existed on the site 250 years earlier than the traditional founding date. Rome was 'founed' because it became a refuge destination for Latin peoples in the surrounding area who were in trouble in their own communities.
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Why is the story of Romulus and Remus still popular?
I suppose it is because Romulus and Remus is a classic story of sibling rivalry, like Jacob and Esau in the Old Testament. Also, Romulus and Remus were abandoned to die and were saved by the she-wolf, which implies a predestination for them.
Why was rome first settled in?
The true founding of Rome has been lost with the ages, the legend involving Romulus and Remus is what has survived. Although most academics understand the Romans to have overthrown the Etruscans around this time.
How reliable is the story Romulus and Remus?
no one will ever know because it is a legend. it was passed down verbally so it could have altered the story some. also there is no proof that they were ever alive. no one isthat old to know that fact. after all it was 2500 years ago at the earliest.
What is the real legendary beginning of rome?
Two brothers, Romulus and Remus, were suggested to have been deserted by their families and found and raised by a female wolf, until taken in by a shepherd is one legend of the founding of Rome. Then there is the story of Aeneas and the Trojan refugees. At any rate both of these tales are legends which mean that they may or may not be founded in fact. In reality, the city of Rome was founded by a group of locals banding together for protection more than likely generations before the story of Romulus took root.
What are some current events of the foundation of Rome?
Rome is old there are no CURRENT events. But it was founded by Bazooka Joe in the 5th dimension.
How old was Romulus and Remus when they discovered Rome?
April 21, 753 BC. One of the ways Romans would name the year was from this date. For example, Julius Caesar was murdered in 31 BC, or 722 A.U.C (ab urbe condita - since the founding of the city).
Why is the story of Romulus and Remus still popular?
I suppose it is because Romulus and Remus is a classic story of sibling rivalry, like Jacob and Esau in the Old Testament. Also, Romulus and Remus were abandoned to die and were saved by the she-wolf, which implies a predestination for them.
Who were the founders of rome in the roman mythology?
The legendary founders of Rome were the twins Romulus and Remus, who were supposedly raised by a female wolf (which is said to have found them in the river Tiber). Later on, stories were written around this legend to give some depth to the foundations of roman culture and history. In the Aeneid, by Vergil ('Virgilius'), the protagonist is Aeneas, one of the survivors of the destruction of Troy. According to the story, he was a forefather of the kings of the Latium, and of Remus and Romulus.
What was unique about Zeus?
Zeus is an English and German name of Indoeuropean origin. An older form of the name is Zeus (Old Greek). The name was borne in Greek mythology by the king of the gods, the sky, and the thunder, who ruled over Mount Olympus. He was also the father of Mars and thus the grandfather of the legendary twins Romulus and Remus who founded Rome.
Why did the Roman civilization begin?
As legend has it, there were two babies left out in the fields, Romulus and Remus. They were found and raised by a she-wolf, and when they got old enough they built there own cities, not being able to agree on one spot to build one city. Remus decided to jump over Romulus's wall mocking him for how easily he could get into his city. Romulus killed Remus, and created the city of Rome.That's just the legend though. Nobody knows how it actually started.
Why was rome first settled in?
The true founding of Rome has been lost with the ages, the legend involving Romulus and Remus is what has survived. Although most academics understand the Romans to have overthrown the Etruscans around this time.
How reliable is the story Romulus and Remus?
no one will ever know because it is a legend. it was passed down verbally so it could have altered the story some. also there is no proof that they were ever alive. no one isthat old to know that fact. after all it was 2500 years ago at the earliest.
What is the real legendary beginning of rome?
Two brothers, Romulus and Remus, were suggested to have been deserted by their families and found and raised by a female wolf, until taken in by a shepherd is one legend of the founding of Rome. Then there is the story of Aeneas and the Trojan refugees. At any rate both of these tales are legends which mean that they may or may not be founded in fact. In reality, the city of Rome was founded by a group of locals banding together for protection more than likely generations before the story of Romulus took root.
What are some current events of the foundation of Rome?
Rome is old there are no CURRENT events. But it was founded by Bazooka Joe in the 5th dimension.
Who did king odoacer overthrow?
In A.D. 476 he took control of Rome by overthrowing the western emperor, a 14-year old boy named Romulus Agustulus.
How did rome really start?
It all started with Romulus and Remus,Sons of Rhea and Mars,the god of war(also known as Ares in greek mythology). Their Uncle didn't want them to take the throne so he put the two babies in a basket and threw them in the Tiber river hoping the would drown. On their way in the river, a she-wolf saw them and picked them up. She took care of them like they were her own babies. One day, a shepherd named Faustulus, saw them and "adopted" them until they were old enough to live their own life. When the boys were old enough, Faustulus told them their real identity. They decided to kill their uncle for all the bad he did. Then, they decided to built a city. They loved the idea, but they didn't realize that it would cause trouble. When they came to th point of finding a king, They both wanted to be IT. They started to fight. After several days of fighting, Romulus finally got to the point that he was fed up and he killed his brother Remus. This is how the name "Rome" comes from "Romulus"
Why did Romulus set a senate up instead of a monarchy?
Romulus did set up a monarchy. He was the first king of Rome. He set up the senate as his royal advisory body. It was a council of elders. Senatus (senate) was derived from senex, old man. He appointed 100 patres falmilias (heads of the household) from the leading clans of Rome to seat in the senate.
