Prophecies and Fate [QUOTES] Flashcards

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Juno in book 1: does she follow what Fate has foretold

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Despite recognising that “the fates do not approve” or her attempt to drive the Trojans from Italy, (because they are fated to end up there), Juno still goes ahead with her attempt at stopping the Trojans by sending Aeolus - god of the winds

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Jupiter to Venus:

“I shall tell you more…

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“I shall tell you more, unrolling the secrets of the scroll of the Fates”

Jupiter has some sort of authority over the other gods that allows him to have access to what fate foretells? - who is in charge of fate?

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Outline’s jupiter’s prophecy that he tells to Venus

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Aeneas will rule for 3 years 
Ascanius for 30 
Move from Lavinium to Alba Longa 
300 years of Trojan rule
Romulus and Remus - 753BC 
Caesar
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What does Hector’s ghost tell Aeneas to do in book 2

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Tells him to “escape from these flames” and to “look for a city to establish” across the sea

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What does the ghost of Creusa tell Aeneas is waiting for him

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“Prosperity is waiting for you, and a kingdom and a royal bride”

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Book 2: What does Laocoon warn the Trojans

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“I tell you there are Greeks hiding in there” “Do not trust the horse Trojans”

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