What were Vergil's accomplishments?

Answer 1

Vergil, full name: Publius Vergilius Maro, is known primarily for his epic poem, the Aeneid. It is often thought that this work was begun at the request of Emperor Augustus to express national ideals and to educate Romans about their heritage, achievement, and goals. The first part of this volume is modeled after Homer's Odyssey (wanderings) and the second after the Iliad (war).

Vergil wrote a number of other famous works as well. One of which, the Bucolics (Eclogues) was a grouping of short, pastoral poems. The 4th Eclogue in this is nicknamed the "Golden Age" poem, whose content later caused Christian monks to believe Vergil was speaking of Christ.

The next was the Georgics, a series of essays written to restore the values of thrift, industry, and simplicity. It also included treatises on the daily life and delights of farming life. There were four Books to the Georgics, the first being Agriculture, followed by Aboriculture, Stock Raising, and Apiculture.