Romulus and Remus are the legendary twin brothers in Roman mythology, credited with founding the city of Rome. According to the myth, they were the sons of the god Mars and the priestess Rhea Silvia. Abandoned as infants, they were rescued and raised by a she-wolf before being discovered by a shepherd. As adults, the brothers decided to establish a city. However, a dispute arose between them, leading to Romulus killing Remus. Romulus then became the first king of Rome, and the city was named after him. Their story symbolizes themes of conflict, brotherhood, and the origins of Rome.