Amuliu

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proper noun / personal name (history / onomastics)

Definition

A masculine proper name of Latin origin (Amulius), known from Roman mythology as the king of Alba Longa, brother of Numitor, and the one who ordered twins Romulus and Remus to be thrown into the Tiber. In modern onomastics, it is a rare name with strong historical connotations, evoking the founding legends of Ancient Rome and the dynastic structure of the era.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Amuliu
  • Amulius

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Masculine proper noun, singular only. Genitive/Dative case marked by proclitic particle.
Formation Romanian phonetic adaptation of the Latin nominal root 'Amulius'.
Spelling / Pronunciation [a.ˈmu.lju]
Source Historical Dictionary of Roman Names and Mythological Figures

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: În manualul de istorie antică, regele Amuliu este descris ca un conducător sever și ambițios.

EN: In the ancient history textbook, King Amulius is described as a stern and ambitious ruler.

RO: Profesorul a explicat cum decizia lui Amuliu de a-și exila fratele a declanșat un șir lung de răzbunări.

EN: The professor explained how Amuliu's decision to exile his brother triggered a long chain of revenges.

RO: Numele Amuliu se întâlnește foarte rar astăzi, fiind păstrat mai mult în lucrările de specialitate.

EN: The name Amuliu is very rarely encountered today, being kept mostly in specialized works.

Idioms & Phrases

Mitul lui Amuliu / The myth of Amulius

RO: Povestea legendară care descrie uzurparea tronului din Alba Longa și salvarea miraculoasă a fondatorilor Romei.

EN: The legendary story describing the usurpation of the throne of Alba Longa and the miraculous rescue of Rome's founders.

Dinastia lui Amuliu / The dynasty of Amulius

RO: Linia regală mitologică descendentă din Eneas care a guvernat regiunea Latium înaintea Romei.

EN: The mythological royal lineage descended from Aeneas that ruled the Latium region before Rome.

Trădarea lui Amuliu / Amulius's betrayal

RO: Actul istoric simbolic de detronare a fratelui legitim, Numitor, folosit adesea ca exemplu de lăcomie politică.

EN: The symbolic historical act of dethroning the legitimate brother, Numitor, often used as an example of political greed.

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