Aeneid
Definition
The Aeneid is an epic poem written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. It tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who journeys to Italy and becomes the ancestor of the Romans.
Analogy
Think of the Aeneid as a blockbuster movie that takes you on an exciting adventure through ancient Rome, with epic battles, love stories, and heroic quests.
Related terms
Epic Poetry: Epic poetry refers to long narrative poems that tell grand stories about heroes and their adventures.
Virgil: Virgil was an ancient Roman poet who wrote the Aeneid. He is considered one of the greatest poets in Latin literature.
Trojan War: The Trojan War was a legendary conflict between the Greeks and Trojans, which serves as a backdrop for many events in the Aeneid.
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Study guides (10)
AP Latin - 1.1 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1, Lines 1-209
AP Latin - 1.3 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1, Lines 494–578
AP Latin - 3.4 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 2, Lines 559–620
AP Latin - 5.1 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 160-218
AP Latin - 8.1 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 6, Lines 295-332
AP Latin - Unit 8 Overview: Vergil, Aeneid, Books 6, 8, and 12
AP Latin - 8.2 Section One: Book VI: Descent to the Underworld ☠️
AP Latin - 8.4 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 8
AP Latin - 8.5 Book XII: The Final Battle ⚔️
AP Latin - 8.3 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 6, Lines 847-899
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