Creusa
Definition
Creusa was the wife of Aeneas and mother of Ascanius in Roman mythology. She plays a significant role in Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid.
Related terms
Dido: The queen of Carthage who falls in love with Aeneas but tragically loses him to fulfill his destiny.
Penates: Household gods worshipped by ancient Romans, including those belonging to Creusa's family.
Fate/Prophecy: The idea that events are predetermined or foretold by supernatural forces, which plays a crucial role in Creusa's fate.
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AP Latin - 5.3 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 296-361
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