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Roman Heroes and Heroines

Mezentius | this Etruscan king fought against Aeneas - according to the Aeneid, he was eventually killed by the Roman hero

Numa Pompilius | according to legend, he was the second king of Rome (reigning after Romulus)

Numitor | Numitor was a king of Alba Longa and the father of the heroine Rhea Silvia

Remus | Remus was the brother of Romulus; raised by the shepherd Faustulus and his wife Acca Larentia

Rhea Silvia | a Vestal Virgin until she was deflowered by the god Mars, Rhea Silvia bore Mars the twins Romulus and Remus

Romulus | according to legend, Romulus founded the city of Rome; he was the brother of Remus

Silvius | the son of Aeneas and Lavinia

Tanaquil | an Etruscan woman of noble lineage who played a part in Roman mythology

Tarpeia | she betrayed Rome during the conflict with the Sabines - but in the end, she was punished for her treachery

Turnus | a native Italian prince who opposed Aeneas; ultimately he was defeated by the Trojan hero

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