CLST 203 Study Guide - Final Guide: Rutuli, Trojan War, Triptolemus

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: CLST 203
• Professor: Graeme Ward

Document Summary

Vergil grew up in context of civil wars before augustus rose to power was sponsored by. Aeneid = 12 books finished as he died. In media res trojans arrive at carthage after a storm juno"s wrath against trojans. Queen dido represented as a mirror and obstacle for aeneas. Left tyre where she was queen when her husband was murdered by her brother. Founds carthage confident, powerful, selfless, widow, leads outcasts. Aeneas retreats from priam"s palace by venus" bidding and takes his family to the edge of the city. Creusa dies and her ghost tells aeneas to move on and not grieve for her. Oracle tells them to search for the land of dardanus . Travels to many kingdoms but do not find the land they look for. Pick up achaemenides trapped on polyphemus"" island as repentant. Queen dido is forced by amor pretending to be aeneas" son to fall in love with aeneas.