Did Romulus and Remus Exist?

Actually, the Romulus and Remus myth originated sometime in the fourth century B.C., and the exact date of Rome's founding was set by the Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro in the first century B.C. According to the legend, Romulus and Remus were the sons of Rhea Silvia, the daughter of King Numitor of Alba Longa.

Is the story of Romulus and Remus true yes or no?

Romulus grew up to found Rome in 753 B. C. Historians have long since dismissed the story as a charming legend. ... The grown brothers fought over leadership of the new city, the story goes, and Romulus killed Remus and became the first king.

Is Remus a real person?

This legend, though probably as old as the late 4th cent. BC in one form or another, cannot be very old. Therefore, while there's no way to know for certain, the legendary Romulus and Remus are most likely fictional, or at least heavily distorted from historical reality.

Alexander Ross

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