2 Lupa (de wolvin) Flashcards
What significant symbol is found at the Forum Romanum?
A fig tree
The fig tree marks the spot where the basket with the twins was stuck in its roots.
Who was the Roman historian that described the events surrounding the twins?
Livius
Livius recounts the story of the twins’ abandonment and rescue.
What was the condition of the Tiber River when the basket was set adrift?
It was far beyond its banks
The river overflowed, creating shallow pools around the area.
What was the expectation about the twins in the water?
They would drown
The expectation was that the slow-moving water would lead to their drowning.
What kind of animals lived in the forests on the hills?
Wolves
Wolves posed a threat to shepherds and their livestock.
How did the wolf interact with the twins when she found them?
She suckled them and cleaned them
The wolf came to the twins’ aid by nurturing them.
Who discovered the twins and what was his reaction?
Faustulus; he was amazed
Faustulus, the chief shepherd, was astonished to see a wolf caring for the boys.
What did Faustulus do after finding the twins?
He took them to his hut
Faustulus and his wife decided to care for the twins.
What was the public’s reaction to the story of the twins’ rescue?
They believed it was a miracle from the gods
The miraculous nature of the event led people to think the gods were involved.
What does the story symbolize in relation to the founding of Rome?
The miraculous beginning of the city
The story of Romulus and Remus is a foundational myth of Rome.
Who is depicted as approving of the scene with the twins and the wolf?
Tiberinus
Tiberinus is recognized as the river god in the myth.
Fill in the blank: The wolf is seen nurturing the twins under a _______.
fig tree
The fig tree is a significant symbol in the story.
True or False: The twins were found in a basket floating in the river.
True
The twins were placed in a basket and set adrift in the river.
What role did speckled birds play in the narrative?
They provided food for the twins
The birds are depicted as assisting in the care of Romulus and Remus.
What is the date of the painting ‘Romulus and Remus’ by Peter Paul Rubens?
1612
The painting is displayed in the Pinacotheca Capitolina in Rome.
