Aeneas Flashcards
Name places Aeneas is said to have visited following his fleeing from Troy?
Macedonia, Italy, Crete, Sicily, Greece, Laurentum
When landing in Italy, which king and people opposed the Trojans?
King Latinus and the Aborigines
How was peace settled between both parties?
Aeneas had a talk with Latinus and then married his daughter Lavinia
Which city did Aeneas found and who was it named after?
he founded the city of lavinium after his wife and the duaghter of latinus, lavinia
What was the name of Aeneas’ son?
Ascanius
Who became angry with Aeneas and why?
Turnus the king of Rutulians was supposed to marry Lavina
What happened as a result of the first battle?
Latinus dies
Which new party then became involved in the conflict and why?
Turnus joins forces with Etruscans and their king Mezentius
What did Aeneas do in order to prepare for the upcoming conflict?
Joins the Trojans and the Aborginies together
Where was Aeneas buried and what did men call him?
banks of the river numicus
called him Jupiter Indiges
How would someone describe Aeneas
Strong, Natural Leader, Charismatic, Moral, Diplomat
Why is the story of Aeneas so important to Rome
Links them to troy
Aeneas had good qualities which they want
They want to be great
