These heavenly twins were said to have helped the Romans defeat warring Latin tribes at Lake Regillus in 496 B.C.
The Site and Foundation of Rome - University of Virginia [PAR] Since the brothers were twins and therefore age could not decide the issue, they 
let ... No need for a fight to decide the issue, said Romulus: .... A small incident 
soon occurred which helped to sap Hannibal's determination to take the city.