Epic Events
This city is where Aeneas first lands after the storm in Book 1.
What is Carthage?
This goddess opposes Aeneas throughout most of the epic.
Who is Juno?
This goddess protects Aeneas and is his divine mother.
Who is Venus?
The war in Italy mirrors this earlier Greek epic.
What is the Iliad?
This object ultimately determines Turnus' fate at the end.
What is Pallas' belt?
This queen falls in love with Aeneas and ultimately takes her own life.
Who is Dido?
Aeneas is most associated with this Roman virtue.
What is "pietas"?
This god of fire forges Aeneas' shield.
Who is Vulcan?
The first half of the epic mirrors this Homeric poem.
What is the Odyssey?
This massive wooden structure leads to Troy's destruction.
What is the Trojan Horse?
In Book 6, Aeneas travels here to see his father.
What is the Underworld?
This king becomes Aeneas' ally and is the father of Pallas.
Who is Evander?
This Fury is sent to incite war in Latium.
Who is Allecto?
The central tension between personal desire and duty is best summarized by this word.
What is "pietas."
This shield depicts the future glory of Rome.
What is the Shield of Aeneas?
This Latin prince kills Pallas and takes his belt.
Who is Turnus?
This king is willing to give his daughter to Aeneas.
Who is Latinus
This god sends Mercury to remind Aeneas of his mission in Carthage
Who is Jupiter?
Turnus most represents this destructive force or passion.
What is "furor" (or a like adjective is acceptable)?
This tree bleeds when Aeneas tears branches from it in Thrace.
What is Polydorus' grave/tree?
This final act ends the epic.
What is Aeneas killing Turnus?
This fiery queen urges war against Aeneas.
Who is Amata?
This sea nymph saves Turnus by replacing him with a phantom.
Who is Juturna?
The parade of Roman heroes in Book 6 emphasizes this major theme.
What is destiny/fate (Rome's future)?
This golden object must be found and offered before Aeneas can enter the underworld.
What is the Golden Bough?