HyperDic: rea_silvia

English > 1 sense of the expression Rea Silvia:
NOUNperson Rea Silvia, Rhea Silvia(Roman mythology) a vestal virgin who became the mother by Mars of the twins Romulus and Remus
English > Rea Silvia: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning(Roman mythology) a vestal virgin who became the mother by Mars of the twins Romulus and Remus.
SynonymRhea Silvia
CategoryRoman mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Romans
Broadervestal virgin(Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple
SpanishRea Silvia, Rhea Silvia
CatalanRea Silvia, Rea Sílvia, Rhea Silvia

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