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

Jovinian, on hearing his plans, entreated that he might be permitted to accompany him, although Amulius had offered the youth a home, should he have desired to remain in Rome and continue his studies.

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

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

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

It might be a very good thing if Amulius were overthrown, for he was feared and hated even by his own people.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

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