Aeneas and founding of the Roman Race Flashcards
What is the book that details Aeneas’ adventures and what is the writers name
The Aeneid written by Virgil
Who was Aeneas’ parents
Anchises + Venus
Who was Aeneas’ son
Ascanius
What battle did Aeneas escape from
Trojan war
Where was Aeneas from
Troy
Where does Aeneas go after he escapes Troy
Italy (to become Rome)
What battle did Aeneas fight in
Trojan War
Who traces their lineage to Aeneas
Augustus
Which important figures are Aeneas’ descendants
Romulus and Remus
Who starts the Trojan War
Helen
Why is Aeneas seen as admirable (in the Trojan war)
He led the Trojans in battle and refused to leave his family behind in Troy
What did Aeneas bring with him to Italy
Penates + Lares
What are Penates
sacred relics looked after by Vestal Virgins