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Turnus: Leader of the Rutulians and Aeneas's primary adversary. He gathers forces to oppose the Trojans.

Tiberinus: The river god of the Tiber appears to Aeneas in a dream, advising him to form an alliance with King Evander and to seek favor with Juno. Wikipedia+4GradeSaver+4Course Hero+4

Evander: King of Pallanteum (a precursor to Rome), Evander welcomes Aeneas, recalling his past friendship with Aeneas's father, Anchises. He agrees to support Aeneas against the Latins. Wikipedia+5Course Hero+5Digital Maps of the Ancient World+5

Pallas: Son of Evander, entrusted to Aeneas for military training. Pallas becomes a symbol of youthful valor and tragic loss. Wikipedia

Cacus: A fire-breathing giant who terrorized the region until slain by Hercules. Evander recounts this tale during a feast honoring Hercules. LitCharts+2Flashcard Machine+2Digital Maps of the Ancient World+2

Hercules: Celebrated for defeating Cacus, Hercules is honored by Evander's people, symbolizing strength and protection.LitCharts+2Digital Maps of the Ancient World+2CliffsNotes+2

Saturn: According to Evander, Saturn once ruled the land during a Golden Age, bringing peace and civilization. Digital Maps of the Ancient World+1SparkNotes+1

Carmentis: A prophetic nymph and mother of Evander, associated with the Carmental Gate in Pallanteum. Digital Maps of the Ancient World+3Course Hero+3CliffsNotes+3

Alba Longa: Prophesied as the future city founded by Aeneas's son, Ascanius, marking the continuation of Trojan lineage in Italy.

Romulus and Remus: The twin founders of Rome, suckled by a she-wolf.

The Sabine Women: Their abduction and subsequent integration into Roman society, leading to unity between Romans and Sabines.

Horatius Cocles: Defender of the Sublician Bridge against invading forces.

Cloelia: A Roman maiden who escaped captivity by swimming across the Tiber River.Digital Maps of the Ancient World

Marcus Manlius: Saved the Capitoline Hill from a Gallic siege, alerted by sacred geese.

Luperci: Priests of the Lupercalia festival, associated with fertility and the founding of Rome.

Catiline: Leader of a conspiracy against the Roman Republic, symbolizing internal threats.

Cato: Representing Roman virtue and stoicism.

Battle of Actium: Depicted with Augustus Caesar triumphing over Mark Antony and Cleopatra, signifying the rise of the Roman Empire. Course Hero

Agrippa: Naval commander and key supporter of Augustus during the Battle of Actium.

Augustus: Central figure on the shield, representing the culmination of Roman destiny and imperial glory.Course Hero