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How did Romulus' reign as king of Rome come to an end?

Disappeared in a storm
Assassinated
Died of old age
Abdicated

Answer

Romulus' reign as king of Rome came to an end when he mysteriously disappeared in a storm. According to the legend, he was either taken up to the heavens by his father Mars or was killed by the senators who wanted to seize power. After his disappearance, he was deified as the god Quirinus.