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The Capitoline She-Wolf, an ancient Roman sculpture showing a she-wolf caring for the twins Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome.

Romulus: The Founder of Rome

Romulus is known as the first king of Rome. He is famous for helping to start the city and making its first rules and traditions.

Many fun stories tell about Romulus and his early life. He was said to be the son of a goddess and a god. As a child, he was cared for by a wolf until he was found and raised by a kind shepherd family.

When he grew up, Romulus decided to build a city. He chose a special hill called the Palatine Hill to start Rome. He made laws, organized people into groups, and created a team of leaders called the Senate to help him rule.

Because of his important role, Romulus is remembered as a key figure in how Rome began and grew into a great city. His story shows what early Romans valued about leadership and building a community together.

For the famous story of Romulus and his brother Remus, see Romulus and Remus.

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A classical painting showing Romulus plowing the boundaries of the city of Rome, an important moment in Roman mythology.
A classical fresco depicting a scene from the legend of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome.
A classical artwork depicting a scene from Roman mythology, showing historical or legendary figures in traditional artistic style.
An ancient Roman silver coin from 56 BC featuring the god Quirinus and the goddess Ceres, representing Roman mythology and history.
A classical artwork depicting a mythological scene from ancient Roman legend, painted by the Carracci artists and displayed in the Palazzo Magnani in Bologna.
A classical painting showing a scene from the legend of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome.

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