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The Romulus and Remus legend is perhaps one of the most famous myths in all Roman mythology and one of the best-known myths of all time. The story of the twins is the foundation-myth of Ancient Rome and it was central to Roman identity. The full story of the myth of Romulus and Remus is not well-known despite its popularity. In particular, very few people realize that Romulus murdered his brother. In this article, we are going to try and understand why Romulus killed his twin. Even though he committed fratricide, Romulus was acclaimed and revered by the Romans, and he embodied what they regarded as their national virtues. This was because the murder of Remus by his brother was fated by the divine and it was essential for Rome’s rise to greatness.
s====Historical Background====The myth dates back to the early history of Rome. There is no evidence concerning the historicity of the Romulus and Remus legend. Many myths are often passed based on historical personages persons, and this may also be the case with the famous twins. The twins were revered as the fathers of Rome and were awarded almost divine status. Archaeologists believe that they have found a shrine to the two brothers in the heart of what was Ancient Rome. Moreover, at the festival of the Lupercalia, the The myth of the two brothers was celebrated every year for over a millennium by the Romansduring the festival of the Lupercalia. <ref>Tennant, P. M. W. "The Lupercalia and the Romulus and Remus legend." Acta Classica 31 (1988): 81-93</ref>. Throughout their history, the Romans were fascinated by the myth , and it was recorded in annals and poetry. It is most likely that Likely, the myth tale of the two boys who grew up to become the founders of Rome was not based on one single eventor twin brothers. It The story is probably most likely based on more than one figure and a whole series of historical events. Most likely the The Romans may also have developed the story of the two boys from some a prehistoric cult. They were used to explain the foundation of Rome. The myths of the two brothers were used to explain the early history of Rome, which was not known by the Romans themselves. Like many other myths, the story of the twins encapsulated many important values and social norms.<ref>Verbrugghe, Gerald P. "Fabius Pictor's" Romulus and Remus"." Historia: Zeitschrift für Alte Geschichte H. 2 (1981): 236-238</ref>.
====The early history of Romulus and Remus====
