Early Roman Mythological Identifications from the Aeneid 2425

Ascanius

I was the son of Aeneas and Creusa. My nickname was Iulus.

Anchises

I was the father of Aeneas and the grandfather of Ascanius. I was also very lucky to have shared an intimate moment with Venus.

Latium

This was the central region of Italy in which Rome was located and the eponymous origin of the Latin language.

Aeneas

I am the founder of the Roman race and was from Troy.

Venus

I was the mother of Aeneas and lover of Anchises; makes a deal with Juno to keep her son in Carthage

Iulus

I'm known as Ascanius, son of Arneas and Creasa. But, I'm also known by this name. This name will later be a very powerful symbol for the Julian clan.

Creusa

I was Aeneas wife back at Troy and the mother of Ascanius.

1184 BCE

This was the end date of Troy.

Vergil

I was one of the most influential poets during the age of Augustus. I wrote about Aeneas and the the founding of the Roman race in the Aeneid.

Dido

In mythology, I escaped my wicked brother from Phoenicia and fled to North Africa. I was the first queen and founder of Carthage. I had an unhappy love affair with Aeneas. He broke my heart when he left me. I loved him so much. I am now in the Underworld because I committed suicide.

Carthage

These infamous wars happened between Rome and Carthage, which was located in north Africa. These three wars occured between 250-150 BCE.

The Aeneid

This was an epic poem written by Vergil during the age of Augustus. It defined the major values of what it meant to be Roman. Rome was founded upon courage, honor, and sacrifice

Anna

Dido's sister

Sychaeus

Dido's dead husband

Pygmalion

The evil brother Dido was jealous of Sychaeus' wealth. He killed Dido's husband and caused her to flee Carthage

Libya

North Africa; where Carthage is located

Phoenicia

The country from which Dido and her followers fled; an ancient region in present day Lebanon

Tyre

Phoenician city; original home of Dido, Europa, and Cadmus; the home of the most sought after purple dye from the anceint world