Gods
King of the gods and his importance
Jupiter helps guide Aeneas's fate, cosmic authority. (lots of answers)
Who was Ascanius, and what was his significance
Son of Aeneas, symbolizes Rome's future
Who was Dido
Queen of the Carthaginians, fell in love with Aeneas (unwillingly)
who was Charon and what is his job
Ferryman for the underworld, explains souls w/o proper burial are denied passage,
The mother of Aeneas and her importance
Venus ensures his survival, guides his journey, and influences the state of mortals (there are various correct answers to this part)
who was Creusa and what is her story
Wife of Aeneas, mother to Ascanius
lost in the crowd while escaping Troy, dies, and eventually appears to Aeneas later, telling him of her fate (she will remain in Troy) and prophesying his future venture to Italy.
Who was Sibyl
A prophetess/priestess of Apollo, guides Aeneas through the underworld, helping him move towards his fate.
Who was Sycaeus
Dido's first husband, who was murdered by Dido's brother
God of the sea and his importance
Neptune, rebukes the sea and calms the storm, gets mad at Aeolus for crossing into his "terf."
Who was Lacoon, and what was his significance
Trojan priest, warns the Trojans not to trust the gift the Greeks left behind.
Who was Anna?
Didos sister
Who was Ulysses
The Greek who convinced the Trojans to open the Trojan Horse, from the Odyssey.
The Queen of the gods and her importance
Juno, the judgment of Paris, her love and patronage of Carthage, the prophecy of Trojan lineage one day destroying the Carthaginians. (again LOTS of answers to this part)
Who was Aeneas, and what is his importance
Main character of the Aeneid, ancestor of Romulus and Remus, and eventually becomes a part of Rome's founding story. (many answers to this)
who was Celaeno
One of the harpies, foretold that the Trojans would face terrible hunger and suffering if they didn't respect the harpies, known for her prophecies.
Who was the god of the wind?
Aeolus
Who was Anchises, and what is his importance?
The father of Aeneas, prince of Troy, was carried by his son out of a burning Troy, refusing to leave unless she was sure it was in the gods' will. Eventually seen helping guide Aeneas through the underworld
who was Polydorus
a young Trojan prince who turned into a plant after his murder (due to improper burial) betrayed by the Thracian king.