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Amulius

American  
[uh-myoo-lee-uhs] / əˈmju 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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Amulius and several other persons in Rome wished to make him the bearer of letters to various Christian friends residing in different parts on the northern road.

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

His faith must be put to a sore trial, but the presbyter Amulius believes that he has been too well instructed in the truth to depart from it.”

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

It is evident, however, that Amulius was not greatly impressed with a sense of the sacredness of the children of the warrior-god.

From Roman Women by Alfred Brittain

He then advanced towards Amulius, and the other presbyters, and expressed his wish to be instructed in their faith.

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

Garments and several necessary articles had been purchased by Amulius for the use of the family, and these were already packed in the carriages.

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

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