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Aventine

By N.S. Gill, About.com

Definition: The Aventine was one of the seven hills of Rome.
Remus had selected the Aventine on which to live. It was the home of the plebeians. On it were temples to Ceres, Libera and Libera.
Also Known As: Mons Aventinus, Collis Aventinus

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