The Myth Of Aeneas Flashcards
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Carthage is…
An ancient city in Northern Africa, in what is now Tunisia, that Queen Dido came from.
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The Trojan War is…
A conflict between the Greeks (Achaeans) and the Trojans (from modern day Turkey)
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The Iliad and Odyssey is…
Famous stories written by Homer about the Trojan Wars filled with heroes, gods, and monsters.
Who is Aeneas?
Aeneas is a survivor of the Trojan Wars, whose story is added to the Foundation Myth. He is from Troy.
Where does Aeneas visit and who does he meet?
He visits Carthage, and falls in love with Queen Dido, who, when Aeneas has to leave, commits suicide.
When Aeneas arrives in Italy, he meets King Latinus and marries his daughter. What is the princess called?
Lavinia
Aeneas builds which ancient city?
Lavinium
Aeneas has a son, Ascanius. Which city does Ascanius create, that becomes significant to Rome?
Alba Longa.
