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Noun rea silvia has 1 sense
  1. Rhea Silvia, Rea Silvia - (Roman mythology) a vestal virgin who became the mother by Mars of the twins Romulus and Remus
    --1 is a kind of vestal virgin

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Rea Silvia

Description

Rea Silvia, also known as Rhea Silvia, was a figure from Roman mythology. She was a Vestal Virgin, chosen to be a priestess of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth. Rea Silvia is most notably known as the mother of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Her story is filled with intrigue, gods, and fate, making her an important character in Roman mythology.

Sample Sentences

Noun (Proper)

1. According to Roman mythology, Rea Silvia was the mother of the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.

2. A statue of Rea Silvia can be found in the Roman Forum.

Noun (Common)

1. The story of Rea Silvia is often retold in books about Roman mythology.

2. Many festivals in ancient Rome were dedicated to the worship of Rea Silvia.

Adjective

1. The Rea Silvia legend has had a lasting impact on Roman culture.

2. The descendants of Rea Silvia were revered in ancient Roman society.

Verb

1. Despite the challenges she faced, Rea Silvia managed to raise her twin sons.

2. The gods watched over Rea Silvia and her children with great fascination.

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