CLA204H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Pietas, Gaius Maecenas, Aeneid
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Cla204 lecture 9: civic myths and foundations rome. Crisis of the roman republic 133-31 bce. A series of very bloody civil wars. Augustus defeats mark antony at actium in 31 bce. Laws that legally enforce the procreation of legitimate roman citizens. Written between 29-19 bce (right after augustus came) One person who is absolutely in charge. He is stubborn about staying in troy to defend it until the end. His fate to survive, go to italy and create a new city. Escape with ascanius, anchises, lares and penates. Escaping b/c what the gods want you to do. Tries to go back for his wife. Her ghost tells him to go on without him. Giant whirlpool in the sea that sucks men down. Convinces wind god to make a big storm to throw them off course. Brother kills him for money (dido"s brother) Told her where the gold was buried. Asks sister anna for what to do.
