Iulus
Definition
Iulus refers to the son of Aeneas and Creusa in Roman mythology. He is also known as Ascanius.
Analogy
Think of Iulus as the "Junior Hero" - just like how a junior in high school is the younger version of a senior, Iulus is the younger hero compared to his father Aeneas.
Related terms
Aeneas: The legendary Trojan hero who is the father of Iulus.
Creusa: The wife of Aeneas and mother of Iulus.
Troy: The city that was destroyed by the Greeks, where Aeneas and his family were from.
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