Romulus and Remus

Romulus and Remus, mythical founders of Rome (by tradition in 753 B.C.), twin sons of Rhea Silvia, descendant of Aeneas, by the god Mars. Abandoned as infants, they were suckled by a she-wolf until adopted by a herdsman. After a long rivalry, Remus was killed by Romulus, who became the first king of Rome and was later worshiped as the god Quirinus.

See also: Mythology; Rome.