Romulus And Remus

Romulus And Remus

This story is from Roman mythology, and tells of the events leading to the founding of the city of Rome.

Rhea was a princess, the daughter of Numitor, the rightful ruler of the kingdom of Alba Longa. But Numitor was killed by his brother Amulius. Rhea, afraid of what Amulius might do to her, went into hiding.

Rhea was visited by Mars, the Roman God of war, from whom Rhea conceived and later gave birth to twin sons, Romulus and Remus. Amulius heard of this, and was furious. He put the boys in a basket and left the basket in river Tiber in the hope that they will die a natural death.

But the twins were saved by the god Tiberinus, Father of the River. They were nourished by a she-wolf, who took Romulus and Remus to her cave and suckled them to life like her own cubs.

Later, a shepherd called Faustulus and his wife found the twins. The couple fostered the boys to manhood, but as they got older they wanted to be kings, not just simple shepherds.

Eventually, the twins discovered the truth of their birth. They killed Amulius and brought back Numitor as king. Rather than wait to inherit Alba Longa, they decided to found a new city on the shores of the Tiber.

Romulus wanted the new city to be on the Palatine Hill; Remus preferred the Aventine Hill. They quarreled and in a fit of rage Romulus picked up a rock and killed his brother.

Romulus founded the new city, which he named Roma, after himself. He created its first legions and senate, and became the great city’s first king.

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Romulus And Remus - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3

Always stick together with family and help each other through thick and thin like Romulus and Remus did.

Romulus And Remus - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6

Always respect and care for family, like how Romulus and Remus looked out for each other as brothers.

Romulus And Remus - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9

Always stay united and work together with your siblings to overcome challenges, just like Romulus and Remus did when they founded Rome.

3 Fun Facts

• Romulus and Remus were twin brothers who were believed to be the founders of Rome.
• They were raised by a she-wolf and later discovered their true identity.
• Romulus eventually became the first ruler of Rome after a disagreement with Remus led to his brother's death.

Quiz for Class 1,2,3

• What were the names of the two brothers in the story?
• Who raised Romulus and Remus after they were abandoned?
• How did Romulus and Remus decide who would establish the new city?

Quiz for Class 4,5,6

• What were the names of the two main characters in the story?
• Who raised Romulus and Remus?
• What did Romulus and Remus decide to build together?

Quiz for Class 7,8,9

• What were the names of the two main characters in the story?
• Who raised Romulus and Remus?
• What did Romulus and Remus decide to build together?