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Juno: The goddess Juno, harboring animosity towards the Trojans, seeks to protect Turnus. She persuades Jupiter to allow her to intervene, leading her to create a phantom Aeneas to lure Turnus away from the battlefield, thus saving him from imminent death at Aeneas's hands. quizlet.com+5sparknotes.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5

Jupiter: The king of the gods convenes a council to address the escalating conflict. He decrees that the gods should refrain from interfering in the war, allowing fate to take its course.

Pallas: The young and valiant son of King Evander, Pallas fights bravely alongside Aeneas. He engages in single combat with Turnus but is ultimately slain. Turnus takes Pallas's ornate sword belt as a trophy, an act that later fuels Aeneas's wrath. coursehero.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8digitalmapsoftheancientworld.com+8

Hercules: Pallas prays to Hercules for strength during his battle with Turnus. Though moved by the plea, Hercules is unable to intervene due to Jupiter's decree that the gods must not meddle in mortal affairs. quizlet.com

Turnus: The Rutulian prince and central antagonist, Turnus kills Pallas and dons his belt, an act of hubris that seals his fate. Later, Juno's intervention spares him temporarily by removing him from the battlefield. sparknotes.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1

Lausus: The devoted son of Mezentius, Lausus steps in to protect his wounded father from Aeneas. Despite his bravery, Lausus is killed by Aeneas, who immediately feels remorse for slaying the noble youth. people.duke.edu+7en.wikipedia.org+7sparknotes.com+7

Mezentius: A former Etruscan king and ally of Turnus, Mezentius is portrayed as a fierce warrior. After being wounded, he is saved by his son Lausus's intervention. Grief-stricken by Lausus's death, Mezentius returns to battle seeking vengeance but is ultimately killed by Aeneas. en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1

Tarchon: The leader of the Etruscans allied with Aeneas, Tarchon plays a significant role in the battle, rallying his troops and engaging fiercely against the Latins.

Cymodoce: One of the sea nymphs transformed from Aeneas's ships, Cymodoce aids Aeneas by informing him of the dire situation on the battlefield, urging him to return swiftly.

• Turnus: The formidable leader of the Rutulians, Turnus opposes Aeneas and is determined to win Lavinia's hand, leading to a pivotal confrontation that shapes the outcome of the war.