Rhea Silvia
deity earth Roman single tradition · 1
Rhea Silvia is a figure in Rome's mythic genealogy who was raped by Mars, through which union she bore Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome.
When
- First attested
- 700 BCE
- Attested period
- -700 – 100
- Historical notes
- Mother of Romulus and Remus through rape by Mars in Rome's founding myth.
Relationships
- consort of
- Mars
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Rome's mythic genealogy and founding, Mars fathered Romulus and Remus through his rape of Rhea Silvia.”
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