Historiae Romanorum

Remus

The twin brother of Romulus and the son of Rhea Silvia and Mars.  Besides being the son of a god, he is a descendant of the Trojan hero Aeneas.  He and his brother were exposed, but saved by a shepherd.  He was eventually killed in a dispute by Romulus.

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Source(s):

1. Livy.  Ab Urbe Condita.

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