Amulius

Miniature from the Constantine Manasses portraying Amulius' rape of his niece Ilia (14th century)

In Roman mythology, Amulius (Latin: [aˈmuːliʊs]) was king of Alba Longa who ordered the death of his infant, twin grandnephews Romulus, the eventual founder and king of Rome, and Remus. He was deposed and killed by them after they survived and grew to adulthood.

He is the brother and usurper of Numitor and son of Procas. He was said to have reigned 41 years before his death (793-752 BC).[1] His brother had been king, but Amulius overthrew him, killed his son, and took the throne. He forced Rhea Silvia, Numitor's daughter, to become a Vestal Virgin, a priestess of Vesta, so that she would never bear any sons that might overthrow him. However, she was raped or seduced by the god Mars, resulting in the birth of the twins. Rhea was thrown into prison and her sons ordered to be thrown into the river Tiber. The twins washed up onto dry land and were found by a she-wolf who suckled them. Later their mother was saved by the river god Tiberinus who ended up marrying her. Romulus and Remus went on to found Rome and overthrow Amulius, reinstating their grandfather Numitor as king of Alba Longa.

Dionysius of Halicarnassus

Dionysius was a Greek historian and librarian who wrote in the first century BC. He writes that Amulius' father, King Proca, willed the throne to Numitor but Amulius deposed him. For fear of a threat to his rule, the king had Numitor's son, Aegestus killed, blaming thieves. The truth about the crime was known by some, including Numitor, who feigned ignorance. Amulius then appointed Numitor's daughter to the Vestal priestesshood, where her vow of chastity would prevent her from producing any further children. Despite this, she became pregnant a few years later, claiming to have been raped.[2]

In one of the sources, Amulius himself (in full armor to conceal his identity) commits the rape.[3] Ilia hid her pregnancy with claims of illness so as to avoid her vestal duties. But Amulius was suspicious and employed physicians and his own wife to monitor her for signs of being with child. When he discovered the truth, he placed her under armed guard. After being informed of the delivery of Romulus and Remus, Amulius suspected that she had in fact given birth to triplets, the third child having been concealed from the guards present. Ilia was either put to death, or kept secretly in a hidden dungeon for the rest of her life.[4]

Citing Fabius Pictor, Cincius, Cato, and Piso, Dionysius writes that the king ordered the twins to be tossed into the Tiber. When his servants arrived at the riverbank, high waters had made it impossible to reach the stream. So they left the twin's basket in a pool of standing water on the site of the ficus Ruminalis. After the waters of the Tiber had carried the twins away, their basket was overturned by a rock and they were dumped into the mud. It was there, that a she-wolf famously found them and nursed them in front of her lair (the Lupercal). Amulius' servant Faustulus happened upon the scene. He took the boys home and brought them up with his wife. Later, quoting Fabius' account of the overthrow of Amulius, Plutarch claims that Faustulus had saved the basket in which the boys had been abandoned.[5]

According to Fabius, when the twins were 18, they became embroiled in a violent dispute with some of Numitor's herdsmen. In retaliation, Remus was lured into an ambush and captured while Romulus was elsewhere.[5] In Aelius Tubero's version, the twins were taking part in the festivities of the Lupercalia, requiring them to run naked through the village when Remus, defenseless as he was, was taken prisoner by Numitor's armed men.[6]

After rounding up the toughest herdsmen to help him free Remus, Romulus rashly set out for Alba Longa. To avoid tragedy, Faustulus intercepted him and revealed the truth about the twins' parentage. With the discovery that Numitor was family, Romulus set his sights on Amulius instead. He and the rest of his village set out in small groups toward the city so that their arrival would go unnoticed by the guards. Meanwhile, after Amulius turned Remus over to Numitor to determine his punishment, Remus was told of his origins by the former king and eagerly joined with him in their own effort to topple Amulius. When Romulus joined them, they began to plan their next move.[6][7]

Faustulus was caught by the Alban guards trying to sneak the infant twins' basket into the city and was brought before Amulius by the same servant who had taken the boys to the river those many years before. Amulius questions his man and falsely claimed he means the twins no harm. Faustulus, trying to protect Romulus and Remus, and escape the king's clutches, claimed he had been bringing the basket to the imprisoned Ilia at the twins' request and that they were at the moment tending their flocks in the mountains.[citation needed]

Amulius sent Faustulus and some of his men to find the twins. He then tried to trick Numitor into coming to the palace so that the former king could be kept under guard until the situation had been dealt with. However, when the man he sent to lure Numitor into his clutches arrived at the deposed king's house, he betrayed Amulius and revealed everything that had happened at the palace.[8]

The twins and their grandfather led their supporters to the palace, killed Amulius, and took control of the city.[9]


AnchisesVenusLatinusAmata
CreusaAeneasLavinia
IulusAscanius
Silvius
Aeneas Silvius
Latinus Silvius
Alba (Silvius)
Atys
Capys
Capetus
Tiberinus
Agrippa
Romulus Silvius
Aventinus
Proca
NumitorAmulius
Rhea SilviaMars
HersiliaRomulusRemus
Prima

References

  1. ^ Dionysius of Halicarnassus Roman Antiquities 1.71
  2. ^ Dionysius of Halicarnassus (1937). Roman Antiquities. I.76. doi:10.4159/DLCL.dionysius_halicarnassus-roman_antiquities.1937. Retrieved 13 November 2016.  – via digital Loeb Classical Library (subscription required)
  3. ^ Dionysius of Halicarnassus (1937). Roman Antiquities. I.77. doi:10.4159/DLCL.dionysius_halicarnassus-roman_antiquities.1937. Retrieved 13 November 2016.  – via digital Loeb Classical Library (subscription required)
  4. ^ Dionysius of Halicarnassus (1937). Roman Antiquities. I.78. doi:10.4159/DLCL.dionysius_halicarnassus-roman_antiquities.1937. Retrieved 13 November 2016.  – via digital Loeb Classical Library (subscription required)
  5. ^ a b Dionysius of Halicarnassus (1937). Roman Antiquities. I.79. doi:10.4159/DLCL.dionysius_halicarnassus-roman_antiquities.1937. Retrieved 13 November 2016.  – via digital Loeb Classical Library (subscription required)
  6. ^ a b Dionysius of Halicarnassus (1937). Roman Antiquities. I.80. doi:10.4159/DLCL.dionysius_halicarnassus-roman_antiquities.1937. Retrieved 13 November 2016.  – via digital Loeb Classical Library (subscription required)
  7. ^ Dionysius of Halicarnassus (1937). Roman Antiquities. I.81-82. doi:10.4159/DLCL.dionysius_halicarnassus-roman_antiquities.1937. Retrieved 13 November 2016.  – via digital Loeb Classical Library (subscription required)
  8. ^ Dionysius of Halicarnassus (1937). Roman Antiquities. I.82-83. doi:10.4159/DLCL.dionysius_halicarnassus-roman_antiquities.1937. Retrieved 13 November 2016.  – via digital Loeb Classical Library (subscription required)
  9. ^ Dionysius of Halicarnassus (1937). Roman Antiquities. I.83. doi:10.4159/DLCL.dionysius_halicarnassus-roman_antiquities.1937. Retrieved 13 November 2016.  – via digital Loeb Classical Library (subscription required)
Legendary titles
Preceded by King of Alba Longa Succeeded by

Read other articles:

Kastel Forchtenstein Burgenland, Austria Jenis Kastil Koordinat 47°42′34″N 16°19′51″E / 47.70944°N 16.33083°E / 47.70944; 16.33083Koordinat: 47°42′34″N 16°19′51″E / 47.70944°N 16.33083°E / 47.70944; 16.33083 Dibangun Awal abad ke-15 Pembangun Penguasa-penguasa Mattersdorf Kondisisaat ini Sebagian besar terjaga Pemiliksaat ini Wangsa Esterházy Dibukauntuk umum yes Kastel Forchtenstein (Jerman: Burg Forchtensteincode...

 

 

CigombongKecamatanNegara IndonesiaProvinsiJawa BaratKabupatenBogorPemerintahan • Camat-Populasi • Total- jiwaKode Kemendagri32.01.38 Kode BPS3201081 Desa/kelurahan9 Kapal di danau dekat Cigombong (1920-1930) Cigombong (aksara Sunda: ᮎᮤᮍᮧᮙ᮪ᮘᮧᮀ) adalah sebuah kecamatan di Kabupaten Bogor, Provinsi Jawa Barat, Indonesia, merupakan pemekaran dari Kecamatan Cijeruk pada tahun 2006. Kelurahan/desa Ciadeg Ciburayut Ciburuy Cigombong Cisalada Pasirjaya S...

 

 

Taman Nasional KutaiIUCN Kategori II (Taman Nasional)Gerbang masuk Sangkima, Taman Nasional KutaiTN KutaiLetak di KalimantanLetakKalimantan Timur, IndonesiaKota terdekatBontangKoordinat0°21′N 117°16′E / 0.350°N 117.267°E / 0.350; 117.267Koordinat: 0°21′N 117°16′E / 0.350°N 117.267°E / 0.350; 117.267Luas198.629 hektare (1986.29 km²)Didirikan1995Pihak pengelolaKementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan KehutananSitus webwww.tnkutai.org Tama...

Belarusian footballer (born 1985) Artsyom Radzkow Radzkow with Gençlerbirliği in 2014Personal informationFull name Artsyom Alyaksandravich RadzkowDate of birth (1985-08-26) 26 August 1985 (age 38)Place of birth Mogilev, Belarusian SSR, Soviet UnionHeight 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)Position(s) DefenderYouth career2000–2002 Dnepr-Transmash MogilevSenior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)2001–2002 Dnepr-Transmash Mogilev 0 (0)2002 → Spartak Shklov (loan) 1 (0)2002–2007 BATE Boriso...

 

 

artikel ini perlu dirapikan agar memenuhi standar Wikipedia. Tidak ada alasan yang diberikan. Silakan kembangkan artikel ini semampu Anda. Merapikan artikel dapat dilakukan dengan wikifikasi atau membagi artikel ke paragraf-paragraf. Jika sudah dirapikan, silakan hapus templat ini. (Pelajari cara dan kapan saatnya untuk menghapus pesan templat ini) Alkalosis respiratorikDavenport diagramInformasi umumSpesialisasiPulmonologi, Kedokteran perawatan intensif, Penyakit dalam  Alkalosis respir...

 

 

جورج الرابع (بالإنجليزية: George IV)‏  ملك بريطانيا العظمى جورج الثالث ويليام الرابع معلومات شخصية الميلاد 12 أغسطس 1762(1762-08-12)لندن الوفاة 26 يونيو 1830 (67 سنة)قصر وندسور، بريطانيا العظمى سبب الوفاة أمراض الجهاز الهضمي  مكان الدفن كنيسة القديس جورج الإقامة لندن  مواطنة الممل...

Temperature rise in Sweden's climate (1750–2013) Climate change has received significant scientific, public and political attention in Sweden. In 1896, Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius was the first scientist to quantify global heating.[1] Sweden has a high energy consumtion per capita, but reducing the dependency on fossil energy has been on the agenda of cabinets of the Governments of Sweden since the 1970s oil crises.[2] In 2014 and 2016, Sweden was ranked #1 in the Glob...

 

 

South Korean spicy stew Budae-jjigaeAlternative namesArmy base stew, army stew, spicy sausage stewTypeJjigaePlace of originSouth KoreaRegion or stateUncertain, possibly UijeongbuAssociated cuisineSouth KoreanInvented1950sMain ingredientsHam, hot dogs, Spam, baked beans, kimchi, instant noodles, gochujang, American cheese  Media: Budae-jjigae Korean nameHangul부대찌개Hanja部隊찌개Revised Romanizationbudae-jjigaeMcCune–Reischauerpudae-tchigaeIPA[pu.dɛ.t͈ɕi.ɡɛ]Bud...

 

 

Soviet/Russian anti-ship cruise missile Kh-31 (NATO reporting name: AS-17 'Krypton') Kh-31ATypeMedium-range air-to-surface missilePlace of originSoviet UnionService historyIn service1988–presentUsed byRussia, Serbia, China, India, Algeria, EgyptProduction historyManufacturerTactical Missiles Corporation(Zvezda-Strela before 2002)Unit cost$550 000 (2010)[1]Produced1982SpecificationsMassKh-31A :610 kg (1,340 lb)[2]Kh-31P :600 kg (1,320&#...

سباق طواف فرنسا 1951 الاسم سباق طواف فرنسا 1951 التاريخ 4-29 يوليو 1951 التاريخ بداية:4 يوليو 1951  نهاية:29 يوليو 1951  عدد المراحل 24 عدد الرياضيين 123 (نقطة البداية)،  و66 (نقطة النهاية)  المسافة 4690 الزمن 142 ساعة و20 دقيقة و14 ثانية البلد فرنسا بلجيكا سويسرا  نقطة البداية متز  ن...

 

 

Северный морской котик Самец Научная классификация Домен:ЭукариотыЦарство:ЖивотныеПодцарство:ЭуметазоиБез ранга:Двусторонне-симметричныеБез ранга:ВторичноротыеТип:ХордовыеПодтип:ПозвоночныеИнфратип:ЧелюстноротыеНадкласс:ЧетвероногиеКлада:АмниотыКлада:Синапси...

 

 

SMK Negeri 1 Seputih Surabaya adalah sebuah sekolah menengah kejuruan negeri yang berada di Kabupaten Lampung Tengah, Lampung. SMK Negeri 1 Seputih SurabayaInformasiJenisNegeriAkreditasiBKepala SekolahDrs . Temu, M.PdJurusan atau peminatan Akutansi dan Keuangan Lembaga Teknik Kendaraan Ringan Teknik Dan Bisnis Sepeda Motor Desain Komunikasi Visual Rentang kelasX, XI, XIIKurikulumKurikulum MerdekaAlamatLokasiJln. Raya Gaya Baru III, Seputih Surabaya , Lampung Tengah, Lampung, IndonesiaSur...

Pour les articles homonymes, voir Bairro. Si ce bandeau n'est plus pertinent, retirez-le. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus. Cet article peut contenir un travail inédit ou des déclarations non vérifiées (août 2017). Vous pouvez aider en ajoutant des références ou en supprimant le contenu inédit. Voir la page de discussion pour plus de détails. Bairro Alto de jour Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : Bairro Alto, sur Wikimedia Commons Le Bairro Alto (littéralement Quartier Haut en ...

 

 

2000 World Championship Wrestling pay-per-view event SuperBrawl 2000UK VHS cover featuring Sid Vicious, Scott Hall and Jeff JarrettPromotionWorld Championship WrestlingDateFebruary 20, 2000CityDaly City, California[1]VenueCow PalaceAttendance8,569Tagline(s)A Three-Way Dance for Heavyweight Gold!Pay-per-view chronology ← PreviousSouled Out Next →Uncensored SuperBrawl chronology ← PreviousIX Next →Revenge SuperBrawl 2000 was the tenth SuperBrawl professional ...

 

 

Chinese Muslim rebel leader (1823–1872) In this Chinese name, the family name is Du. Du Wenxiu's headquarters in Dali, Yunnan; now the Dali City Museum Du WenxiuChinese杜文秀TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinDù WénxiùWade–GilesTu Wen-hsiu Part of a series onIslam in China History By dynasty Tang Song Yuan Ming Qing Rebellions and revolts Jahriyya revolt Panthay Rebellion (1856–1873) First Dungan Revolt (1862–1877) Second Dungan Revolt (1895–1896) Afaqi Khoja revolts P...

Cet article est une ébauche concernant une chronologie ou une date et le Manitoba. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. Chronologie du Manitoba ◄◄ 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 ►► Chronologies Données clés 1981 1982 1983  1984  1985 1986 1987Décennies :1950 1960 1970  1980  1990 2000 2010Siècles :XVIIIe XIXe  XXe  XXIe XXIIeMillénair...

 

 

American actor (1950–2020) Thomas Jefferson ByrdPublicity Photo of Thomas Jefferson ByrdBorn(1950-06-25)June 25, 1950Griffin, Georgia, U.S.DiedOctober 3, 2020(2020-10-03) (aged 70)Atlanta, GeorgiaEducationMorris Brown College California Institute of the ArtsOccupationActorYears active1992–2020 Thomas Jefferson Byrd (June 25, 1950 – October 3, 2020) was an American character actor who appeared in several of director Spike Lee's films. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Bes...

 

 

此條目已列出參考資料,但文內引註不足,部分內容的來源仍然不明。 (2023年6月21日)请加上合适的文內引註加以改善。 鬼之執行長Trick or Love类型華人電視劇、偶像劇編劇統籌邵慧婷编剧鄭涵文、李盈緣、龔敏惠、蔡秋儀、林宜鋒导演郝心翔主演張立昂、劉奕兒、孫沁岳、姚以緹、劉修甫、賴琳恩制作国家/地区 中華民國(臺灣)语言國語每集长度60分鐘(含廣告)片头...

Australian cricketer Timothy Paine redirects here. For the historic building, see Timothy Paine House. For those of a similar name, see Tim Payne (disambiguation). Tim PainePaine during the 3rd Test at Headingley, 2019 AshesPersonal informationFull nameTimothy David PaineBorn (1984-12-08) 8 December 1984 (age 39)Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaHeight180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1]BattingRight-handedBowlingRight-arm mediumRoleWicket-keeper-batterInternational information Nat...

 

 

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey, US For other places with the same name, see Hopewell, New Jersey (disambiguation). Borough in New Jersey, United StatesHopewell, New JerseyBoroughHopewell Station in 2019 SealLocation of Hopewell in Mercer County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Mercer County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).Census Bureau map of Hopewell, New JerseyHopewellLocation in Mercer CountyShow map of Mercer County, New JerseyHopewellLocation in New Jer...