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

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 Abbott, Jacob

When, however, her sons were born, the anger of Amulius broke out anew.

From Romulus Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

His faith must be put to a sore trial, but the presbyter Amulius believes that he has been too well instructed in the truth to depart from it.”

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