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1. Romulus And Remus

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   Romulus and Remus were reputedly the twin sons of Rhea Silvia, a Vestal Virgin, and the god Mars (deity)/). Rhea Silvia was compelled by her uncle, Amulius, the usurping king of Alba Longa, to take a vow of chastity to prevent her from bearing heirs who might challenge Amulius's throne. Despite this, or perhaps because of divine intervention, the twins were conceived. Upon their birth, [Amulius](/…