Aeneas betrayed Queen Dido of Carthage by abandoning her after they had developed a deep romantic bond. Despite her love and the life they built together, Aeneas was compelled by fate to leave Carthage to fulfill his destiny of founding Rome. His departure devastated Dido, leading her to despair and ultimately to her tragic suicide. This act of leaving, driven by duty rather than love, is seen as a profound betrayal.
Aeneas cannot stay in Carthage because of the prophecy of his destiny. He will go forth and create an empire that will place the whole world under its laws. Jupiter sends Mercury down to tell Aeneas to move on, so he must leave.
Dido was abandoned by Aeneas, as Mercury told Aeneas that he must travel to Italy and leave Dido, as Mercury reminds Aeneas that Dido is not part of his fate. Dido proceeds to kill herself out of sorrow by stabbing herself with an "ensis" (sword).
In Virgil's "Aeneid," the god Mercury is sent by Jupiter to deliver a message to Aeneas, urging him to leave Carthage and continue his journey to fulfill his destiny in Italy. Additionally, Aeneas receives guidance from the goddess Venus, who reassures him about his mission and the eventual founding of Rome. Throughout his journey, divine intervention plays a crucial role in steering Aeneas toward his fate as the progenitor of the Roman people.
The adjective that Vergil most often applies to Aeneas is pius. This is closely related to the English word pious, but a better translation is probably godfearing.All through the Aeneid Vergil shows Aeneas surrendering his own desires to the will of the gods. When Troy falls, Aeneas wants to stay and fight - even if it means being killed. But it is his destiny to leave with the city's gods and carry them to a new home in Italy - so that is what he does.Later in Carthage Aeneas wants to stay with Dido. But he is reminded that the Gods want him to leave and sail for Italy. Aeneas complains, but he obeys.Aeneas has human wishes and desires, but he knows that the greatest of all virtues is Obedience. He would have made an excellent Saint, or an SS officer.
It is his duty
Aeneas betrayed Queen Dido of Carthage by abandoning her after they had developed a deep romantic bond. Despite her love and the life they built together, Aeneas was compelled by fate to leave Carthage to fulfill his destiny of founding Rome. His departure devastated Dido, leading her to despair and ultimately to her tragic suicide. This act of leaving, driven by duty rather than love, is seen as a profound betrayal.
Aeneas cannot stay in Carthage because of the prophecy of his destiny. He will go forth and create an empire that will place the whole world under its laws. Jupiter sends Mercury down to tell Aeneas to move on, so he must leave.
Dido was abandoned by Aeneas, as Mercury told Aeneas that he must travel to Italy and leave Dido, as Mercury reminds Aeneas that Dido is not part of his fate. Dido proceeds to kill herself out of sorrow by stabbing herself with an "ensis" (sword).
In Virgil's "Aeneid," the god Mercury is sent by Jupiter to deliver a message to Aeneas, urging him to leave Carthage and continue his journey to fulfill his destiny in Italy. Additionally, Aeneas receives guidance from the goddess Venus, who reassures him about his mission and the eventual founding of Rome. Throughout his journey, divine intervention plays a crucial role in steering Aeneas toward his fate as the progenitor of the Roman people.
The adjective that Vergil most often applies to Aeneas is pius. This is closely related to the English word pious, but a better translation is probably godfearing.All through the Aeneid Vergil shows Aeneas surrendering his own desires to the will of the gods. When Troy falls, Aeneas wants to stay and fight - even if it means being killed. But it is his destiny to leave with the city's gods and carry them to a new home in Italy - so that is what he does.Later in Carthage Aeneas wants to stay with Dido. But he is reminded that the Gods want him to leave and sail for Italy. Aeneas complains, but he obeys.Aeneas has human wishes and desires, but he knows that the greatest of all virtues is Obedience. He would have made an excellent Saint, or an SS officer.
Troy was on fire.
Michael decided to leave the religion for his own reasons, which were never made public.
The Greek gods told Aeneas to leave the battle with his family. While running away his wife was captured and killed by persueing soldiers
Roman Scipio Africanus had shipped an army to North Africa to threaten Carthage.
he went to the mountains
He invaded North Africa, threatening Carthage. Hannibal had to return from Italy threatening Rome to defend Carthage.