The Aeneid
Virgil
Virgil's epic poem of the founding of Rome, following the Trojan hero Aeneas as he flees the burning city, is shipwrecked in Carthage where he falls in love with Queen Dido, descends to the…
Virgil's epic poem of the founding of Rome, following the Trojan hero Aeneas as he flees the burning city, is shipwrecked in Carthage where he falls in love with Queen Dido, descends to the underworld, and finally arrives in Italy to wage war and establish the civilization that will become Rome. A masterpiece of classical literature that shaped Western culture for two millennia.
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divine intervention 157 mediterranean voyage 30 heroic exile 26 heroic code of honor 21 political rivalry 20 fate and prophecy 17 fall of troy 13 classical epic poetry 12 foundational myths of rome 10 heroic exile and wanderings 9 divine intervention in human affairs 8 carthaginian history 8 political rivalry between gods 7 mediterranean voyage and shipwreck narratives 6 heroic combat 6 divine command 6 shipwreck narratives 5 funeral rites 5 trojan hero 5 single combat 5 greek warriors 5 fatal spear 5 dying queen's lament 5 carthaginian queen dido 5 trojan troops 4 heroic warfare 4 underworld journey 4 trojan prince 4 mother goddess 4 latian state 4