Amulius

American  

[uh-myoo-lee-uhs] / əˈmyu 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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Example Sentences

It is evident, however, that Amulius was not greatly impressed with a sense of the sacredness of the children of the warrior-god.

From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred

You can visit our relative, the presbyter Amulius, or any other friend you may desire to see, and report to them the progress I am making.”

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

Numitor, the elder, being weak and spiritless, suffered Amulius to wrest the government from him, and reduce him to his father's private estates.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

Quirinus was miraculously preserved in infancy, when threatened with destruction by the tyrant ruler Amulius.

From The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ by Graves, Kersey

Jovinian was allowed to pursue his studies at home under such tutors as Amulius recommended.

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