aeneas

Anchises

Father of Aeneas, symbol of Trojan heritage.

Ascanius

Son of Aeneas, also called Iulus, founder of Alba Longa.

Priam

King of Troy during its fall, father of Hector and Paris.

Achilles

Greek hero of the Trojan War, killer of Hector.

Sychaeus

Dido's wealthy husband, murdered by Pygmalion.

Dido

Queen of Carthage, lover of Aeneas.

Venus

Mother of Aeneas, goddess of love and beauty.

Juno

Queen of the gods, opposes Aeneas due to her love for Carthage.

Achates

Loyal companion and friend of Aeneas.

Neptune

God of the sea, calms the storm in The Aeneid.

Alba Longa

City founded by Ascanius, precursor to Rome.

Carthage

City in North Africa, ruled by Dido, future rival of Rome.

Simois / Xanthus

Rivers near Troy, evoking Trojan memories.

Tyrian / Sidonian

Refers to Dido and the people of Carthage, from Tyre.

Phrygian / Teucrian

Refers to Trojans, descendants of Teucer.

Aeolus

God of the winds, unleashes storms at Juno’s request.

Acestes

Trojan ally, ruler in Sicily, provides Aeneas with aid.

Ilioneus

Trojan elder and spokesman for Aeneas in Carthage.

Pygmalion

Dido’s brother, murderer of Sychaeus.

Jupiter

King of the gods, ensures Aeneas fulfills his destiny.