the story of romulus and remus in brief please?
The whole story is here:
http://www.iol.ie/~coolmine/typ/romans/romans9.html
Sure! The story of Romulus and Remus is a popular myth from ancient Rome. It tells the tale of the founding of Rome by twin brothers, Romulus and Remus.
According to the legend, Romulus and Remus were the sons of the god Mars and the Vestal Virgin Rhea Silvia. They were abandoned as infants and left to die by the Tiber River. However, they were found and raised by a she-wolf who nurtured them until they were discovered by a shepherd named Faustulus. Faustulus took them in and raised them as his own.
As the twins grew older, they learned about their royal heritage and decided to build a city of their own. There was disagreement between them about where to establish this city, which led to a violent dispute. In the end, Romulus killed Remus and became the sole ruler of the city, which he named Rome after himself.
This myth served as a foundation for the Romans' belief that they were descendants of the gods and had a divine right to rule. It also symbolizes the struggle for power and the ambition that characterized the early years of Rome.
If you would like to read more about the story, I recommend checking out the link you provided for a more detailed account.