Rhea Silvia

American

[ree-uh sil-vee-uh] / ˈri ə ˈsɪl vi ə /

Or Rea Silvia

noun

Roman Legend.

a vestal virgin who became the mother, by Mars, of Romulus and Remus.

Rhea Silvia British

/ ˈsɪlvɪə /

noun

Roman myth the mother of Romulus and Remus by Mars See also Ilia

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Rhea Silvia

Detail from Mars and Rhea Silvia, by Peter Paul Rubens, which is on show at the Palais Lumière.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 2, 2011

As the baby-blue scooter zipped through the streets of Rome, the goddess Rhea Silvia gave Annabeth a running commentary on how the city had changed over the centuries.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

Rhea Silvia giggled like it was a ridiculous comment.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

Even Piper with her charmspeak...she could have convinced Tiberinus and Rhea Silvia to be a little more helpful.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

Rhea Silvia pointed out a large modern apartment building.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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