Aeneid 8-12 Flashcards
Who is Aeneas?
The protagonist and hero of the epic, Aeneas continues his journey and struggles against various obstacles as he fulfills his destiny to found the city of Rome.
Who is Turnus?
The leader of the Rutulians and Aeneas’s primary antagonist in the later books of the epic. Turnus represents the native Italian forces resisting Aeneas’s Trojan invaders.
Who is Juno?
The queen of the gods and a fierce opponent of the Trojans, Juno continually works to thwart Aeneas and the fulfillment of his destiny.
Who is Jupiter?
The king of the gods and a more benevolent figure than Juno, Jupiter ultimately ensures that Aeneas’s destiny is fulfilled and that Rome is founded.
Who is Evander?
The king of Pallanteum, Evander becomes an ally of Aeneas and aids him in his battles against the Rutulians.
Who is Pallas?
The son of Evander, Pallas becomes a close companion of Aeneas and plays a significant role in the battles against Turnus.
Who is Latinus?
The king of the Latins, Latinus initially considers making peace with Aeneas but is ultimately swayed by Juno and Turnus to oppose him.
Who is Amata?
The wife of Latinus and mother of Lavinia, Amata is strongly opposed to the idea of Lavinia marrying Aeneas and supports Turnus in his efforts against the Trojans.
Who is the primary antagonist that Aeneas faces in books 8-12 of the Aeneid?
Turnus
What role does Jupiter play in the later books of the Aeneid?
Jupiter, the king of the gods, plays a role in ensuring that Aeneas’s destiny is fulfilled and that Rome is founded.
Which character becomes an ally of Aeneas and aids him in his battles against the Rutulians?
Evander becomes an ally of Aeneas and aids him in his battles against the Rutulians.
Who is the son of Evander and becomes a close companion of Aeneas in the later books of the epic?
Pallas is the son of Evander and becomes a close companion of Aeneas in the later books of the epic.
What is the name of the king of the Latins who initially considered making peace with Aeneas?
Latinus
Which goddess is a fierce opponent of the Trojans and continually works to thwart Aeneas?
Juno is a fierce opponent of the Trojans and continually works to thwart Aeneas.
Who is the wife of Latinus and strongly opposes the idea of Lavinia marrying Aeneas?
Amata is the wife of Latinus and strongly opposes the idea of Lavinia marrying Aeneas.
What is the name of the city that Aeneas is destined to find?
Aeneas is destined to found the city of Rome.
Who is the king of Pallanteum and becomes an ally of Aeneas?
Evander is the king of Pallanteum and becomes an ally of Aeneas.
Which character is swayed by Juno and Turnus to oppose Aeneas, despite initially considering making peace with him?
Latinus is swayed by Juno and Turnus to oppose Aeneas, despite initially considering making peace with him.
Which character is the son of Venus and plays the role of Aeneas’s mother, providing him with divine assistance?
Venus is the mother of Aeneas and provides him with divine assistance.
What is the name of the warrior maiden who aids Turnus in his battle against Aeneas?
Camilla is the warrior maiden who aids Turnus in his battle against Aeneas.