Romulus and Remus (Romulus et Remus)
The traditional founding story tells of Rhea Silvia, Mars, the twins Romulus and Remus, the river, the she-wolf, and the building of Rome. It is legend, not Scripture, but it helps students understand Roman identity.
Grades 4–8. Places and stories.
How it connects
The story lets students compare pagan heroic legends with Christian teaching about providence, humility, and the dignity of every person.
Latin words that go with this card: lupa, filius, aqua, aedifico, Roma.