Romulus and Remus

Aeneas

A Trojan warrior who journeyed to Italy, as narrated by Virgil.

Vestal Virgin

A priestess of Vesta, sworn to celibacy and tasked with maintaining the sacred fire.

Romulus and Remus

The legendary twin brothers credited with founding the city of Rome.

Livy

A Roman historian known for his work 'Ab Urbe Condita,' detailing the history of Rome.

Mars

The Roman god of war, believed to be the father of Romulus and Remus.

Capitoline Wolf

A statue representing the she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus.

Alba Longa

The city established by Ascanius, the son of Aeneas.

Numitor and Amulius

Brothers; Numitor was the rightful king of Alba Longa, overthrown by his brother Amulius.

Omen

A phenomenon or event regarded as a sign of future events, significant in the story of Romulus and Remus.

Procas

The king of Alba Longa who had two sons, Numitor and Amulius.

Tiber River

The river on which Rome is built, significant in the story of the founding of Rome.

She-Wolf

The creature that legend states nursed Romulus and Remus after they were abandoned.

Amulius

The usurping king who attempted to eliminate rivals to his throne by killing his brother's sons.

Rhea Silvia

The Vestal Virgin who gave birth to Romulus and Remus.

Fate

A concept that suggests that the founding of Rome was destined to occur.

Prostitute

In the context of the myth, a possible alternative to the she-wolf who is said to have raised the twins.