Rhea Silvia

American  

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

Or Rea Silvia

noun

Roman Legend.

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

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Rhea Silvia British  

/ ˈsɪlvɪə /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

From The Guardian • Aug. 2, 2011

“It could bring peace to the children of Greece and Rome,” Rhea Silvia said.

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

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

The pretty lady, Rhea Silvia, put her hand on Annabeth’s shoulder.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan