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Amulius

American  
[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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Garments and several necessary articles had been purchased by Amulius for the use of the family, and these were already packed in the carriages.

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

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

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

While gazing at a spectacle exhibited in one of the temples, Jovinian had recognised his friend the presbyter Amulius, who was coming quickly towards him.

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

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

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.

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