Remus

Remus is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word remus, meaning “oar.” It is most closely associated with Roman mythology and has been used in various cultures and languages since antiquity.

In Roman myth, Remus and his twin brother Romulus were sons of Mars and Rhea Silvia. They were abandoned at birth and suckled by a she-wolf before being raised by a shepherd. According to the legend, the twins founded the city of Rome, but a dispute over who would rule and where to place the walls led Romulus to kill Remus. The story has been retold countless times in literature and art, serving as a motif for Rome’s origins and for fraternal rivalry.

In modern usage, Remus remains a common given name and appears in various works of fiction. One of the most well-known bearers is Remus Lupin, a character in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, who is a Hogwarts professor and a werewolf. The name is often chosen in homage to the myth of Romulus and Remus, appearing in literature, film, and other media as a nod to Rome’s legendary founders.