The early Romans believed their history began with the mythical hero Aeneas. Aeneas fled Troy when the Greeks destroyed the city during the Trojan War. He formed an alliance with a group called the Latins and traveled to Italy. This story is told in the Aeneid, and epic poem written by a poet named Virgil around 20 BC.
A prophecy has told Aeneas that he must visit the Cumaean Sibyl (a prehistoric oracular priestess who lived in a cave near modern Naples) and persuade her to escort him into Hell where he will meet his dead father Anchises. Anchises in turn will tell Aeneas secrets about the future of Rome. The actual reason why Aeneas visits the underworld is so that Vergil can give Anchises a prophecy which foretells the future greatness of Rome, and particularly what a wonderful reign the emperor Augustus will have. (Augustus was emperor at the time that the Aeneid was composed).
The story of Dido and Aeneas is a tragic tale from Virgil's epic, the "Aeneid." Aeneas, a Trojan hero, washes ashore in Carthage, where he meets Dido, the widowed queen. They fall in love, but Aeneas is destined to continue his journey to found Rome, leading to Dido's heartbreak. Ultimately, when Aeneas leaves her, Dido is devastated and takes her own life, cursing him and ensuring a lasting enmity between their peoples.
Musica translates to "music" in Latin. Both words are derived from the Greek "mousa", which means "muse". In Rome, the word "musica" also referred to poetry as well as instrumental music.
The Song They Sang... When Rome Fell was created in 2002.
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he defeated italy & saved latins
Aeneas is referred to as the "father of Rome" because he is a central figure in Roman mythology and literature, particularly in Virgil's epic poem, the "Aeneid." According to the myth, Aeneas, a Trojan hero, fled the destruction of Troy and embarked on a journey that ultimately led him to Italy, where he became an ancestor of the Romans. His union with Lavinia, the daughter of the King of Latium, symbolizes the founding of a new civilization, linking Aeneas directly to the origins of Rome. Thus, he embodies the ideals of duty, sacrifice, and destiny, which are foundational to Roman identity.
Aeneas was referred to as "Aeneas the Pious" due to his deep sense of duty, compassion, and reverence for the gods and his family. In Virgil's "Aeneid," he exemplifies piety through his commitment to his mission of founding Rome, honoring his father's memory, and caring for his son. His actions reflect a balance of personal sacrifice and devotion to divine will, embodying the ideal of a virtuous leader in Roman culture.
None, Aeneas doesn't found Rome his descendants Romulus and Remus do.
Venus by her son Aeneas. Mars father of Romulus and Remus with Rhea Silvia.
the eternal city
Aeneas was a refugee from Troy and the hero of Rome's epic poem, The Aeneid. He was supposed to be the founder of Alba Longa and from there his son was supposed to have founded Rome itself. In the poem, Aeneas was the ancestor of the Romans.
Aeneas the Trojan
A prophecy has told Aeneas that he must visit the Cumaean Sibyl (a prehistoric oracular priestess who lived in a cave near modern Naples) and persuade her to escort him into Hell where he will meet his dead father Anchises. Anchises in turn will tell Aeneas secrets about the future of Rome. The actual reason why Aeneas visits the underworld is so that Vergil can give Anchises a prophecy which foretells the future greatness of Rome, and particularly what a wonderful reign the emperor Augustus will have. (Augustus was emperor at the time that the Aeneid was composed).
Aeneas
The Trojan prince who allegedly founded Rome was Vergil's hero, Aeneas.
Aeneas married the daughter of the Latin king. Aeneas, his son, their descendants became prominent rulers in Italy.