Rhea Silvia
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Summary
Rhea Silvia is a legendary human figure[1]. It was born in Alba Longa[2]. It died on 800 BC[3]. It worked as a priestess[4]. It ranks in the top 6% of legendary human figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,935 views/month).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Numitor[6]
- Spouse: Tiberinus[7]
- Child: Romulus[8], Remus[9]
- Country of citizenship: Alba Longa[10]
- Position held: Vestal Virgin[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Part of: Roman mythology[13]
- Commons category: Rhea Silvia[14]
- Unmarried partner: Mars[15]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[16], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[17], Pauly–Wissowa[18]
- Name in native language: Rhea Silvia[19]
- Different from: Rheasilvia[20]
- Time period: ancient history[21], First Roman Kingdom[22]
- Nomen gentilicium: Silvia[23]
- Sibling: Lausus[24]
- Gens: Silvia gens[25]
Body
Influence
Things named for Rhea Silvia include Rheasilvia[26], an impact crater[27] and 87 Sylvia[28], an asteroid[29].
Why It Matters
Rhea Silvia has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] It is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for it include Rheasilvia[26], an impact crater[27] and 87 Sylvia[28], an asteroid[29].
FAQs
Where was Rhea Silvia born?
Rhea Silvia was born in Alba Longa[2].
Who were Rhea Silvia's parents?
Rhea Silvia's father was Numitor[6].
Who was Rhea Silvia married to?
Rhea Silvia's spouses include Tiberinus[7].
What did Rhea Silvia do for work?
Rhea Silvia worked as a priestess[4].