Numa Pompilius

Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, is born into a Sabine family, known for their piety and wisdom.

Numa spends his early years in the Sabine territory, growing up in a community that values tradition and religion.

Numa receives a thorough education in philosophy, religion, and the traditions of the Sabine people, instilling in him a deep respect for the divine.

Numa marries Tatia, the daughter of Titus Tatius, strengthening ties between the Sabines and the Romans.

Numa's wife Tatia dies, leaving him a widower. He withdraws from public life to focus on his studies and contemplation.

After the death of Romulus, Numa is chosen as the second king of Rome, known for his wisdom and piety.

Numa creates the office of Pontifex Maximus, the chief priest of Roman religion, to oversee religious practices and rituals.

Numa builds the Temple of Janus, symbolizing peace and war. The doors remain closed during his reign, a sign of Rome's stability and tranquility.

Numa establishes the order of Vestal Virgins, priestesses dedicated to the goddess Vesta, to maintain the sacred fire and ensure Rome's prosperity.

Numa introduces a new calendar, adding the months of January and February to align the Roman calendar with the solar year.

Numa creates the order of the Salii, a college of priests dedicated to Mars Gradivus, to perform rituals and dances during the Tubilustrium festival.

Numa enacts laws to promote agriculture and rural life, encouraging the Roman people to focus on farming and reducing the emphasis on warfare.

Numa restructures the Roman army, reducing its size and focus on constant warfare, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful and stable society.

Numa divides the Roman people into curiae, or wards, to better organize the civic and religious life of the city.

Numa Pompilius dies, leaving behind a legacy of peace, stability, and religious reform in Rome. He is succeeded by Tullus Hostilius.