Numa Pompilius
died 673? b.c., 2nd legendary Sabine king of Rome 715–673?
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Romulus had been succeeded by Numa Pompilius, and the foundations of imperial Rome were laid in blood by barbarian hordes.
An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 | Mary Frances CusackWe are told that after the death of Romulus, the first king, the city was ruled by Numa Pompilius.
Old Continental Towns | Walter M. GallichanSo all Roman ideals of civic concord are concentrated in and derived from the legendary reign of Numa Pompilius.
Roman Women | Alfred BrittainThe remaining months we have as they were named in the days of Numa Pompilius.
Astronomical Myths | John F. BlakeThis celebrated Roman knight was descended in a direct line from Numa Pompilius.
Roman Mosaics | Hugh Macmillan
British Dictionary definitions for Numa Pompilius
/ (ˈnjuːmə pɒmˈpɪlɪəs) /
the legendary second king of Rome (?715–?673 bc), said to have instituted religious rites
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