Mythology-Romulus and RemusA myth is a complex cultural phenomenonthat can be approached from a number of viewpoints (“Mythology”). Mythologicalcreatures are usually developed to explain something or to give a reasonwhy something exists. Most Gods have a supernatural power or force, whichmakes them a God.
Some mythological heroes are known as divinities, forthe great things they have done. Romulus and Remus are two of the mostwell known mythological divinities, they were born of a vestal virgin,and they were the mythological founders of Rome. Of all mythological creatures Romulus isone of the better known. They were seen as the mythological creators ofRome.
The citizens of Rome worshipped Romulus and Remus because they werebelieved to have created the city. They were made up to explain the mysteriousappearance of Rome. Overall they are two of the most famous mythologicalcreations. Romulus and Remus were born into an unforeseenset of circumstances. They were born of the Vestal Virgin, Rhea and theGod of war, Mars. King Amulius sent them down the Tiber River so he wouldbe able to deny their death, but they did not die.
They were found by ashe-wolf and a bird that fed and nurtured them to health. They were laterfound by a shepard, Faustulas, who brought them home to his wife Acca. Faustulas and Acca then raised them until they were strong adults. Romulus and Remus were made up to explainthe creation of Rome.
Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome on theplace where they were to be drowned (Rosenburg 113). To name the town,since neither one was older they decided to split up and see who saw thefirst sign. “Six vultures, the bird of Mars, flew over Remus’s head, momentslater twelve vultures flew over Romulus’s head. Romulus was the true victor”(“Mythology:Romulus”).
The city Rome was named after Romulus (Jay 60). A fewyears later while arguing over plans for the city, Romulus killed Remus. Romulus was the roman leader for forty more years until the Gods killedhim. Moreover, they were greatly known and appreciated for what they developedand stood for. These Gods and Goddesses were born, fellin love, fought with one another, and generally behaved like their humanworshipers (Littleton 813). The people of Rome made up these creaturesto give them answers but at the same time they gave the world one moregreat story.
Romulus and Remus were strong heroes who built a great divinityout of nothing. In conclusion, Romulus and Remus were great names in mythology,were abandoned at birth and were the creators of the great city of Rome.
