Legend states that on this day in 753 BC, Romulus founded the city of Rome. Roman religion from its earliest phases relies heavily on the concept of discerning the will of the gods. Once again, you've got these pre-Christian appeals to divine providence, the hand of God. Marcus has more thoughts.

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