The Discovery of Romulus and Remus
The river god Tibernus ensured their safety by calming the river. He, also, caused their basket to catch on a nearby fig tree. The twins were first discovered by a she-wolf or lupa. She suckled them. Eventually, they were discovered and cared for by a shepherd and his wife. The two boys grew up to be shepherds.
Feud and Capture
One day while they were herding their sheep, they were met by shepherds of King Amulius. These shepherds started a fight in which Remus was captured. Remus was taken to King Amulius. Romulus incited a band of local shepherds to join him in rescuing his brother. King Amulius did not recognize the brothers. In the end, Romulus freed his brother, but in the process killed King Amulius.