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Romulus and Remus

Two baby brothers were saved by a wolf and grew up to start the amazing city of Rome!

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Woodcut illustration of Rhea Silvia and the birth of Romulus and Remus

Woodcut illustration of Rhea Silvia and the birth of Romulus and Remus

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'Trésor de sapience' (Creation to 138 CE), Birth of twins Romulus and Remus, Walters Manuscript W.307, fol. 87r
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'Romulus en Remus' Rome
Romulus and Remus statue - Rome
Romulus and Remus
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'Romulus and Remus' - 'Primordia Urbis' - Archaeological Museum Palazzo Massimo in Rome
Statue of Romulus and Remus and the Wolf, Aosta
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Romulus and Remus
Book of Hours, Romulus and Remus, and Ape riding Bear, Walters Manuscript W.102, fol. 29v

Key Facts

Mythological Twins
Romulus and Remus are twin brothers from Roman mythology.
Wolf Protector
They were famously suckled and cared for by a she-wolf.
Founders of Rome
Romulus is credited with founding the city of Rome.
Symbol of Rome
The image of the she-wolf with the twins is a symbol of Rome.

Meet the Twin Heroes!

Imagine two baby brothers, Romulus and Remus, who were left all alone! But guess what? A kind mommy wolf found them and took care of them. She fed them and kept them safe, just like a real mom. This wolf became their special protector. This story is super old, from a time long, long ago, even before your grandparents' grandparents were born!

A Wolf Mom's Love

The most famous picture from their story is the she-wolf cuddling the two babies. This image is like a special symbol for the city of Rome, which is a big city in Italy today. It shows how important that wolf was to the beginning of Rome. It's like the wolf was the first 'guardian' of the city!

Starting a New City!

Romulus and Remus grew up and decided they wanted to build their own city. They chose a special spot and started to make plans. But sadly, they had a big argument, and Romulus ended up being the one to start the city all by himself. He named it Rome after himself!

Why We Still Talk About Them

Even though this story is from ancient times, people still tell it today. It's like a legend that explains how Rome, a very important city, was started. The story of the wolf and the twins is a reminder of where Rome came from and its special beginnings. It's a tale of survival and starting something new.

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