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Mamurius

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[muh-moor-ee-uhs] / məˈmʊər i əs /

noun

Roman Legend.
  1. a smith who made 11 copies of the Ancile to prevent thieves from recognizing the original.


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Mamurius is a youth who will go far and be a leader among the young men.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

Mamurius was a little taller and slenderer, and very clever with his hands.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

“Jove!” said Mamurius, a few minutes later, “Here’s something else!”

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

He heard somewhere of the drink that Faustulus the shepherd had taught Mamurius how to make when the sickness came before, and he remembered other things Faustulus had said of the fever.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

Then Mamurius lifted her in his strong arms and carried her through the door.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise