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Here is the right answer to the City founded by twin brothers, according to legend NYT crossword clue with 4 letters featured in NYT Mini Crossword puzzle on Oct 01 2024. The correct answer to this City founded by twin brothers, according to legend clue is ROME.
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City founded by twin brothers, according to legend NYT Mini Crossword Clue 4 Letters

Here is the Correct answer for "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend" clue, 4 Letters. The answer is ROME.
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Why ROME is the best answer for City founded by twin brothers, according to legend NYT Mini Crossword Clue?

The crossword clue "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend" with the answer "ROME" refers to the ancient Roman myth of Romulus and Remus. According to the legend, these twin brothers were the sons of Mars, the god of war, and a vestal virgin named Rhea Silvia.

As infants, they were abandoned and left to die but were saved and nurtured by a she-wolf. Once grown, they decided to establish a city. However, a dispute arose over where the city should be built, leading Romulus to kill Remus.

City founded by twin brothers, according to legend Crossword Clue

AnswerLength
ROME4 Letters
THEBES6 Letters
KIEV4 Letters
CARTHAGE8 Letters

City founded by twin brothers, according to legend Crossword Clue 6 Letters

Here is the possible answer for "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend" clue with 6 Letters and The answer for the City founded by twin brothers, according to legend Crossword Clue is ROME.

What makes "THEBES" the answer for the clue "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend"?

The crossword clue "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend" with the answer "THEBES" refers to the Greek myth involving the founding of Thebes, a major city in ancient Greece. According to legend, Thebes was founded by the twin brothers Amphion and Zethus.

They were the sons of Zeus and Antiope. After suffering hardships in their early lives, the twins eventually returned to Thebes to overthrow the tyrant Lycus and his wife, Dirce. Once they gained control of the city, they built its walls.

City founded by twin brothers, according to legend Crossword Clue 4 Letters

Here is the possible answer for "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend" clue with 4 Letters and The answer for the City founded by twin brothers, according to legend Crossword Clue is ROME.

Can you break down how "KIEV" is the solution for the clue "NYT Mini City founded by twin brothers, according to legend"?

The crossword clue "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend" with the answer "KIEV" refers to the Slavic legend of the founding of Kyiv (Kiev), the capital of Ukraine.

According to the Primary Chronicle, which is a historical account of the early Slavic people, Kyiv was founded by three brothers: Kyi, Shchek, and Khoryv, along with their sister Lybid.

City founded by twin brothers, according to legend Crossword Clue 8 Letters

Here is the possible answer for "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend" clue with 8 Letters and The answer for the City founded by twin brothers, according to legend Crossword Clue is ROME.

How does "CARTHAGE" fit the clue "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend Crossword"?

The crossword clue "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend" with the answer "CARTHAGE" refers to misinterpretation. Carthage, an ancient city located in present-day Tunisia, was actually founded according to legend by Queen Dido (also known as Elissa), not twin brothers.

However, there is a possibility of confusion with other legendary city foundations involving twins, such as Romulus and Remus for Rome.

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City founded by twin brothers, according to legend NYT Mini Crossword Clue Answers - FAQ's

1. What is the right answer for City founded by twin brothers, according to legend NYT Mini Crossword Clue?

"ROME" is the correct answer for City founded by twin brothers, according to legend NYT Mini Crossword Clue.

2. How many possible answers are there for City founded by twin brothers, according to legend NYT Mini Crossword Clue?

The CluesToday website found 4 answers for "City founded by twin brothers, according to legend NYT Mini Crossword Clue."

3. List of possible answers for City founded by twin brothers, according to legend NYT Mini Crossword Clue

ROME,THEBES,KIEV,CARTHAGE

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