aeneid book 2 summary Flashcards
mr gee commentary
What did the Greeks build as a ploy to enter Troy?
A huge wooden horse
This horse was claimed to be an offering to the goddess Minerva (Athena) to ensure their safe return home.
What was the Trojans’ reaction upon seeing the wooden horse?
They hurried to view it, despite warnings
Laocoön warned them against bringing the horse into Troy.
Who was Sinon and what did he claim about the horse?
A Greek who claimed he escaped sacrifice and that the horse was an offering to Minerva
Sinon suggested that keeping the horse would bring the Trojans future success.
What happened to Laocoön and his sons?
They were dragged into the sea by sea-serpents
This event occurred after Laocoön raised objections against taking the horse.
What was the outcome after the Trojans brought the horse into the city?
The Greeks inside the horse attacked and destroyed Troy
The Greeks, organized and driven by hatred, unleashed carnage in the city.
Whose ghost confronted Aeneas in his dreams?
The ghost of Hector
Hector warned Aeneas about the slaughter the Greeks were inflicting.
What did Aeneas witness when he arrived at the palace?
The death of old Priam by Pyrrhus
Priam was killed by Achilles’ son during the attack on Troy.
What prevented Aeneas from killing Helen?
Venus’ intervention
Aeneas was confronted with the temptation to kill Helen, who was blamed for starting the war.
Who did Aeneas try to save during the destruction of Troy?
His family
He was initially reluctant but was persuaded by Jupiter’s omens.
What did Anchises take with him when fleeing Troy?
The Penates
The Penates were household gods, symbolizing the protection of the family.
What happened to Creusa during the escape?
She went missing and later appeared as a ghost
Creusa warned Aeneas to move on, indicating he would find a new wife and kingdom in Italy.
Fill in the blank: Aeneas tried to make for safety with _______ on his back.
Anchises
What direction did Aeneas and the surviving Trojans head after leaving Troy?
Mount Ida
They set out in the direction of Mount Ida while Troy burned behind them.
