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

Amulius was loyal to nothing; he was a liar, a thief and a coward, and the invisible powers of heaven were arrayed against him.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

In the weeks that followed the slaying of Amulius, Romulus sat many hours each day with the older men, consulting and planning.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

Farewell visits were paid to Amulius and others, who sent brotherly greetings to Severus; and Jovinian, bidding adieu, as he thought it probable, for ever to Rome, set out on his journey northward.

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

Until the old man was dead, he was the rightful chief, and for his grandsons to push into his place would simply be the same high-handed robbery Amulius had committed.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

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