Horatii
The Horatii were a legendary Roman family, most famous for the tale of the Horatii brothers who fought the Curiatii brothers from Alba Longa. According to the legend, this combat decided the outcome of a war between Rome and Alba Longa. The Roman Horatii triplets were victorious, though only one brother survived. This victory cemented Rome's dominance over Alba Longa.
The story is recounted by the Roman historian Livy in his work *Ab Urbe Condita* (From the
While historically debated, the legend of the Horatii played a significant role in shaping Roman identity and