- a variation of Rhea Silvia.
Rea Silvia
Britishnoun
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Amulius took possession of the throne, and made Rea Silvia, the daughter of Numitor, a vestal virgin, in order that the Silvian house might become extinct.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John
Perizonius was the first who remarked against Ryccius that Rea Ilia never occurs together, and that Rea Silvia was a daughter of Numitor, while Ilia is called a daughter of Æneas.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John
That this poetry is very ancient cannot be doubted; but did the legend at all times describe Romulus as the son of Rea Silvia or Ilia?
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John
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