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Aeneas' Journey to Found Rome

The document summarizes the journey of Aeneas from Troy to Italy as told in Virgil's Aeneid. It describes how Aeneas escaped burning Troy with his father and led the Trojans across the Mediterranean, encountering dangers like the Harpies and Cyclops. After his father's death in Sicily, Aeneas had a love affair with Dido in Carthage before continuing on to Italy where he descended into the underworld. There, he learned his destiny was to settle in Italy. He went on to war with the Italians led by Turnus, eventually defeating them and founding the city of Lavinium, which became the ancestor of Rome.

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Aeneas' Journey to Found Rome

The document summarizes the journey of Aeneas from Troy to Italy as told in Virgil's Aeneid. It describes how Aeneas escaped burning Troy with his father and led the Trojans across the Mediterranean, encountering dangers like the Harpies and Cyclops. After his father's death in Sicily, Aeneas had a love affair with Dido in Carthage before continuing on to Italy where he descended into the underworld. There, he learned his destiny was to settle in Italy. He went on to war with the Italians led by Turnus, eventually defeating them and founding the city of Lavinium, which became the ancestor of Rome.

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The Adventure of Aeneas

“Aeneid”

Presented by:
John Lexter B. Villegas
Aeneas
• Son of Venus (Apphrodite) and Anchises.

• He is considered by some person as the real


founder of Rome because Romulus and
Remus (the founders of Rome) were born in
the city his son have founded, the Alba Longa.

• He led the Trojans to their adventure to


their promised land-the Italy or formerly
known as Hesperia.
Venus
• Mother of Aeneas and the wife of Anchises.

• She is the goddess of beauty in roman


mythology and a counterpart of the Greek
Goddess Aphrodite.
Anchises
• Father of Aeneas who was with him as
they escape from Troy but he died in
Sicily after their escape from
Polyphemus and hundreds of Cyclopes
The Fall of Troy (1184 B.C)
• It is when the Greeks captured the city of
Troy.
Aeneas as they are looking for a way to
escape from Troy with the help of his
mother Venus.
The Adventure of Aeneas
Part 1: From Troy to Italy
The Island of Crete
• The land where Zeus (Jupiter) was born and
grew old.
• It is where the ancestors of Aeneas lived.
Harpies
• One of the enemies that the Trojans encounter
while they are sailing.
Island of Epirus
• They landed in this island after being
encountered with the Harpies.
Andromache
• Widow of Prince Hector and wife of
Helenus
Neoptolemus
• Also known as Pyrrus.
• Son of Achilles and also a former husband of
Andromache.
Helenus
• Trojan prophet and Andromache’s husband.
He helped Aeneas and his comrades by
giving directions on where they should go.
The Southern Island of Sicily

• It is where Polyphemus and the cyclopes


reigned.
• This is where Aeneas father, Anchises,
died and buried.
King Aeolus
• Viceroy of the winds and the one caused the
storm suffered by the Trojans.
Juno

•Wife of Jupiter (Zeus) who hates the


Trojans especially Aeneas.
Carthage

•Island City in Northern Africa.


• The most favored city of Juno ruled by
Queen Dido.
Dido
•The queen of Carthage who madly
fell in love with Aeneas
Part Two
THE JOURNEY TO THE
UNDERWORLD
Sibyl of Cumae

•A woman of profound wisdom. She


helped Aeneas in going down the
Underworld to meet
his father Anchises.
Hecate

•Goddess of night
Two rivers of the
underworld told in the
Aeneid
Cocytus
Acheron
Charon
•Ferryman of the underworld. The one
who brings the ghost to their destination.
Minos

• Judge of the dead and son of Europa


Fields of Mourning
Rhadamanthus

•Son of Europa ruler of the land in the


Underworld
where wicked souls punished eternally
Elysian Fields
Lethe
• Known as the river of forgetfulness where those
who are going to drink at this river will forget
all the painful memories from the past.
Part 3
The war in Italy
King Latinus
• King of Latium. Father of Lavinia and
grandson of Saturn (Cronus)
Faunus
• Father of Latinus who told him that Lavinia
should marry the stranger who will come to
their kingdom.
Lavinia
• Daughter of Latinus and last wife of Aeneas
whom he married after the war in Italy.
Alecto
• One of the Furies who was commanded by
Juno to make chaos in Latium.
Queen Amata
• Wife of King Latinus and the one who opposed the
marriage of Aeneas and Lavinia.
Turnus
• King of Rutulians and Lavinia’s top suitor.

• He declared war against Aneas and the


Trojans because he knew that Lavinia will be
marrying Aeneas rather than himself.
Mezentius

• Cruel king of the Etruscans and ally


of Turnus.
Camilla
• Female warrior who is great in using javelin
and two-edged axe. Another ally of Turnus.
Ascanius
• Son of Aeneas. The one who shot the deer of the
Latins because of the influence of Alecto.
Evander
• King of small tribe where Aeneas seek for
help.
Pallas
• Son of Evander. The one who helped the Trojans
at the war in Italy against the army of Turnus.
Nisus and Euryalus
• Two of the great Trojan warriors who killed a
camp of Rutulians stealthily but they were
both killed after fighting a group of cavalries.
Etruscans
• The army who rebelled in their King
Mezentius because of its cruelty. Allies of
Aeneas and they fought against Turnus and
his allies.
The Victory of the Trojans in the War in
Italy
• The adventure of Aeneas ended upon of his
victory against Turnus. They won the land of
Italy and he married Lavinia and become the
ruler of Italy which he named Lavinium. After
300 years from his death, Remus and Romulus
were born and founded the legendary city of
Rome where destined by the Fates to be the ruler
of the whole world.

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Juno's animosity significantly affected Aeneas' journey by creating obstacles such as the storms and stirring conflict in Latium, which required Aeneas to demonstrate leadership and resilience. This ongoing divine antagonism not only tested the Trojans but also highlighted the theme of divine caprice and conflict in mythological narratives. However, despite these challenges, Aeneas' perseverance and the support from other divinities ultimately led to his success .

Fate is the guiding principle that ensures Aeneas' success despite numerous challenges. It manifests through prophecies and divine interventions steering Aeneas towards founding Rome. The narrative underscores that individual struggles and choices are part of a predetermined divine plan, reinforcing the powerlessness yet significance of human actions within the framework of destiny .

The encounter with the Harpies was a significant challenge for Aeneas and his men, representing the unpredictable and hostile forces they faced. It tested their resilience and endurance, ultimately shaping the character of Aeneas and his followers as they persevered through adversity .

The alliances with the Etruscans and King Evander's tribe were pivotal in securing Aeneas' victory in Italy. These strategic partnerships expanded his forces and resources, bolstering his campaign against Turnus and the Rutulians. This reflects the importance of unity and collaboration in overcoming formidable adversaries and achieving collective success .

The underworld journey symbolizes a rite of passage for Aeneas, providing personal growth through confrontation with the past and future. This journey, with assistance from the Sibyl, deepens his understanding of duty and his destiny, reinforcing his commitment to founding a new Troy. It illustrates the theme of transformative revelation through otherworldly experiences .

Helenus, as a Trojan prophet, provided essential guidance to Aeneas through prophecy, highlighting the gods' active role in shaping human destiny. His directions were infused with divine insight, suggesting that adherence to divine will was crucial for Aeneas' success. This underscores the theme of fate and divine intervention in determining the course of human events .

The Fields of Mourning and Elysian Fields symbolize dual aspects of human existence: suffering and reward. The Fields of Mourning reflect the sorrow and unfulfilled desires of life, while the Elysian Fields represent eternal peace and honor for the righteous. Aeneas' navigation through these realms underscores the complex interplay of fate, morality, and the afterlife, reinforcing the moral and philosophical reflections in the epic .

Venus, being the mother of Aeneas, played a crucial role in his journey by providing divine guidance and support, displaying her affection and ensuring his safety. Her interventions underscore the influence of the gods in the fate of mortals, a recurring theme in mythology .

Dido's intense love for Aeneas demonstrates the destructive potential of passionate love and the sacrifices it entails. Her eventual demise after Aeneas leaves emphasizes love's power to consume and destroy when unfulfilled, adding a tragic depth to the narrative and accentuating the tension between personal desires and divine destinies .

Turnus, characterized by pride and impulsiveness, contrasts with Aeneas' sense of duty and destiny. This dichotomy highlights different aspects of leadership and heroism. Turnus' focus on personal honor and rivalry with Aeneas intensifies the conflict but ultimately leads to his downfall, emphasizing Aeneas' role as the destined founder of Rome driven by larger, divinely ordained purposes .

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