Test 2 Study Flashcards
Trojan hero, father of Ascanius/Iulus and ultimate founder of Rome
Aeneas
Trojan hero son of the goddess Venus and the Trojan prince Anchises
Aeneas
The priestess of Apollo at Cumae, her sacred space is in a cave.
Sibyl
Son of Aeneas, youthful leader of thetrojans when they are in Italy
Ascanius (Iulus)
The Greek who deceives the Trojans into accepting the wooden horse into their city
Sinon
Queen of Carthage sister of pygmalion, widow of Sychaeus
Dido
The Greek name for Italy, where Aeneas is destined to settle after Troy falls
Hesperia
Dido’s sister who tries to persuade Aeneas to stay with dido, and unwittingly helps Dido commit suicide
Anna
Wife of Latinos, mother of Lavinia, wanted Turnus as a husband for Lavinia, and instigated war between the latins and the Trojans to keep Lavinia from marrying Aeneas.
Amata
Nymph, sister of Turnus
Juturna
Latin leader, fiancé of Lavinia, opponent of Aeneas
Turnus
Latin woman warrior
Camilla
King of “Pallantiun” the city where Rome would eventually grow, host of Aeneas
Evander
Son of Evander, entrusted to Aeneas’ care, killed by Turnus
Pallas
A fury who takes over Amata and in that guise drives the Latins towards war with Aeneas and the Trojans
Alecto