Guided notes
What were the stages of the Roman Empire's political history?
Monarchy, Republic, Empire
What occurs at Thrace that is odd and an ill omen?
Aeneas cuts into a tree, and it bleeds blood
what object does Aeneas need to travel to the underworld
a golden branch
What did Virgil stipulate in his will that was ignored?
For the Aeneid to be destroyed
Define household gods and how they are seen
Little tiny idols the Trojans pray to, usually deceased family.
What was Aeneas's interaction with Dido like
She completely ignored him and ran off to be with her first husband, Aeneas was heartbroken/struck with grief
What meter is The Aeneid written in?
Dactylic Hexameter
Why does Dido not want to remarry
She has sworn off suitors after the death of her first husband
where do the worst sinners reside in the underworld
Tartarus (titans are here too)
What group are the Romans, legendary descendants of
TROJANS!!!!!!!!!!!!
What does the arrow that bursts into flames symbolize
That Ascanius is destined for greatness
what was the purpose of Aeneas visiting the underworld
to see his future descendants
Define epic simile
much longer than a normal simile (the thing with the Greeks and a river)
Why do the Trojan women set fire to the ships
They want to settle down and have a place to start families
What gate does Aeneas exit out of (from the underworld)
The Ivory Gate