Why was Rome named after Romulus and not Remus?

Rome was named after Romulus because, according to the legend, he became the first ruler after killing his twin brother Remus in an argument about where to build the new city.

Who raised Romulus and Remus?

The twins were first discovered by a she-wolf or lupa, who suckled them and they were fed by a woodpecker or picus. Eventually, Romulus and Remus were discovered and cared for by a shepherd and his wife: Faustulus and Acca Larentia.

What happened to Remus?

Remus was killed on the day Rome was founded: 21 April 753 BCE. Most sources say that Romulus killed his twin brother in an argument. But some sources say it was an accident or that he was killed by Romulus' supporters.

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