a few things in common, while yet retaining individuality. As the heroes of epic poems, both Achilles and Aeneas have been designed to illustrate traits, complete deeds, and demonstrate morals that were valued in their particular society. Achilles, the hero of The Iliad, demonstrates the values that were more important in Greek culture, namely glory and valor. On the other hand, though Aeneas was undoubtedly valiant and a honorable fellow, he distinctively reflects the qualities that the Romans respect
A Victim of Fate Despite how most readers may view her, I believe that Dido is considered to be a victim of the gods, which ultimately lead her to her own death. When introduced in book I of Virgil’s tale Aeneid, as explained to Aeneas by his mother Venus (disguised as a huntress), Dido is revealed as a respected queen to the people of Carthage. At the same time, she is determined to never marry again. As told by Venus, “Her husband was Sychaeus, of all Phoenicians richest in land, and greatly
Bobby Alter December 19, 2014 Core 151: Legacies Professor Klein The Comparison between Aeneas and Achilles Virgil portrayed Aeneas as a piety character due to his devotion to various responsibilities placed on him. He easily takes the obligations forced down on him by fate, the gods, the family, as well as the entire community. In fact, he takes these duties seriously that he has to forego his own desires and feelings, and it is through such acts that he acquires the heroic title. In a number of
Achilles and Aeneas are both known legends in their own right. Though on opposing sides of the Trojan War, they were both vital to their respective armies. Exceptional due to their divine births, they both stood ahead of their peers. Despite this they were still very different from each other. In the book The Iliad written by Homer and The Aeneid written by Virgil we see a few of these similarities and differences between the two as each author breaks down the life of both characters. In order
destruction of his homeland of Troy, Aeneas sets sail with a small band of survivors from the war in search for a new home. Aeneas is destined to found Rome, and destroy the city of Carthage on the way. The arrival of the Trojans in Italy begins peacefully. King Latinus, the ruler of Latium, displays his hospitality. Realizing that this is the land he has been waiting to discover, Aeneas requests a share of land from Latinus. Latinus offers territory, and he suggests that Aeneas marries his daughter. It was