Why Is Rome Called ‘The Eternal City’?

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com  – Have you ever wondered why Rome became known as the “Eternal City? The city’s nickname can be traced to an ancient myth, ancient historical writings, and the old Romans’ beliefs in the greatness of their city.

The Capitoline she-wolf with the boys Romulus and Remus. Museo Nuovo in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, Rome. Rome is much older than the myth about Romulus and Remus.  Benutzer:Wolpertinger – Public Domain

According to an ancient legend, the city of Rome was founded on April 21, 753 B.C. by Romulus.

Romulus and Remus were twin brothers and sons of the god Mars. Thrown into the river Tiber by a wicked uncle hoping they would drown, the small boys were rescued by a wolf who fed them.

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