In Roman mythology, Amulius was the brother of Numitor and son of Procas. He was the hostile uncle of Romulus and Remus' mother. Myth His brother, Numitor, was the King of Alba Longa. Amulius overthrew him and took the throne. Amulius forced Rhea Silvia, Numitor's daughter, to become a Vestal Virgin, a priestess of Vesta, so that she'd never bear any sons that might overthrow him. However, she was raped by the god Mars, resulting in the birth of Romulus and Remus. Amulius buried Rhea Silvia aliv… (More on Amulius)