Rome: Ramnes, Tities, Luceres.

The terms “Ramnes,” “Tities,” and “Luceres” refer to the three traditional tribes that made up the early Roman population, according to Roman legend. These tribes were supposedly established by Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome.

  1. Ramnes: This tribe was named after Romulus himself. They were believed to be the first tribe and consisted of Latins, representing the original inhabitants of the area where Rome was founded.
  2. Tities: Named after Titus Tatius, the Sabine king, this tribe is said to have consisted of Sabines. The Sabines were an Italic tribe that played a significant role in the early history of Rome. According to legend, Romulus invited the Sabines to a festival and then abducted their women, leading to a merger of the two peoples.
  3. Luceres: This tribe is thought to have been made up of Etruscans, another important Italic civilization. The Etruscans were known for their advanced culture and were influential in the development of Roman civilization.

These three tribes were central to the early social and military organization of Rome. Each tribe was divided into ten curiae, and each curia provided a certain number of soldiers to the army. This tripartite division was fundamental in the early Roman kingdom and influenced later Roman administrative and military structures. However, it’s important to note that much of the early history of Rome is steeped in myth and legend, so the historical accuracy of these tribes is subject to debate.