The Aenead quotes Flashcards
Leadership quotes-
“Quickly he gripped his bow and some arrows.” - Aeneas
“Such were the words that he spake, but he was sick at heart.” - Aeneas
Power quotes
“The Roman nation, masters of the world. I have granted them dominion over all men, and it has no end.” - Prophecy of Jupiter
“Boiling with rage, he buried his blade full in Turnus’ breast.” - Aeneas kills Turnus
“So it was that the Dardan war chief dealt death across that field. His rage was the rage of a mountain torrent or black tornado.” - Aeneas
Identity quotes
“This is a tale of arms and a man.” - Virgil
“…thrice fortunate and more, were those who died under the walls of Troy.” - Aeneas
“I shall never command Italians to obey Trojans, nor do I seek any royalty for myself.”
Responsibilities quotes (pietas)
“Did you suppose father, that I could tear myself away and leave you.” - Aeneas to Anchises
“I leave for Italy not of my own free will.” - Aeneas when leaving Carthage.
“Aeneas the true… stationed both sow and litter at an atar. And he sacrificed all to Juno…” - Aeneas finds the Lavian sow.
Book 1
Aeneas goes to Carthage, Venus and Jupiter
Book 2
Sack of Troy, Sinon’s lies, Aeneas discovers his destiny
Book 3
Aeneas’ travels
Book 4
Tragedy of Dido
Book 5
Funeral games for Anchises, Trojan women set fire to the ships
Book 6
Aeneas goes to the underworld, meets the Sybil, pageant of heroes, helps him understand his destiny
Book 7
Aeneas arrives in Latium, sends gifts to King Latinus, builds forts, kills the stag. Intro of Turnus
Book 8
Aeneas goes to get help from King Evander and Pallas. He sees the Lavinian sow, gets armour from Vulcan.
Book 9
Aeneas’ absence, Turnus attacks the Trojan camp. Ascanius kills his first man.
Book 10
Council of the gods. Aeneas returns with his allies, Pallas is killed. Aeneas gives in to furor when he kills Mezenthius.
Book 11
Aeneas sends funeral procession for Pallas, promises to kill Turnus. Sacrifices to gods, Latins abuse treaty, slain by Arruns.
