The Aeneid - People

Aeneas

The hero of Virgil's epic poem. A Trojan prince and son of Anchises and the goddess Venus, known for his journey to establish a new homeland in Italy after the fall of Troy.

Anchises

Father of Aeneas and a Trojan nobleman, a key figure in Aeneas's journey representing the bond between the divine and mortal realms.

Ascanius

Son of Aeneas, also known as Iulus, whose lineage is associated with the founding of Rome.

Dido

The queen of Carthage who falls in love with Aeneas during his journey. Her tragic love story highlights themes of passion and sacrifice in the epic.

Turnus

The leader of the Rutulians and Aeneas's main antagonist in the epic, representing both personal and political conflict in the struggle for future dominance in Italy.

Pallas

The son of Evander and a close ally of Aeneas, portrayed as a brave warrior whose death at the hands of Turnus serves as a catalyst for Aeneas's vengeance.

Latinus

The king of the Latins and father of Lavinia, plays a crucial role in the conflict between Aeneas and Turnus, representing themes of fate and destiny in the epic.

Juno

The queen of the gods and a fierce opponent of Aeneas, her animosity towards him drives much of the conflict in the epic, symbolizing divine intervention and the struggle against fate.

Venus

The goddess of love and mother of Aeneas, who aids her son throughout his journey and embodies themes of love, protection, and destiny in the epic.