Remus and his twin brother Romulus were, according to mythology, the founders of Ancient Rome.
Biography[]
In legend, Romulus and Remus were born to the Roman god Mars and vestal virgin Rhea Silvia. As babies, Remus and his brother were cast into the River Tiber by their great-uncle Amulius but their cradle washed up near seven hills. There the boys were found and cared for by a she-wolf until they were later taken in by a shepherd who raised them as his own.
Eventually the pair discovered what Amulius had done and, with the help of locals, overthrew their great-uncle's city. The twins decided to establish a settlement of their own but the brothers quarreled over on which of the hills to build resulting in Romulus slaying Remus.
Legacy[]
In 1938, there was a plaque in the Biblioteca di San Barnaba of Venice quoting them for having said "For a great library, even if it is in a second-rate city."
Behind the scenes[]
The library plaque is a humorous reference to the fact that the library is in Venice, which the founders of Rome believe to be inferior to Rome itself.
Appearances[]
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure (Mentioned only)
