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Amulius

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[uh-myoo-lee-uhs] / əˈmju li əs /

noun

Roman Legend.
  1. a son of Proca who revolted against his brother Numitor and seized the throne of Alba Longa.


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When the young leader heard that Amulius had been trying to find him he smiled, and did not make any comment whatever.

From The Childhood of Rome by Louise Lamprey

And thus the offer of Amulius was, in effect, a proposition to divide with himself that which really belonged wholly to his brother.

From Romulus Makers of History by Jacob Abbott

Has Amulius sent any message by you?” he asked.

From Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome by William Henry Giles Kingston

Before Eros had looked round, Amulius had slipped into his hand a roll of parchment; he immediately concealed it in his bosom.

From Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome by William Henry Giles Kingston

Jovinian hastened to consult Amulius how he should reply to Gaius.

From Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome by William Henry Giles Kingston

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