Sychaeus
Definition
Sychaeus was the first husband of Dido, the queen of Carthage in Virgil's Aeneid. He was murdered by Dido's brother-in-law, Pygmalion, which led to Dido's flight from Tyre and her eventual founding of Carthage.
Analogy
Imagine if your best friend suddenly disappeared one day and you found out they were killed by someone close to them. This shocking event would have a profound impact on your friend's life and decisions moving forward, just like how Sychaeus' murder shaped Dido's fate.
Related terms
Pygmalion: Pygmalion is the brother-in-law of Dido who kills Sychaeus out of greed and power.
Dido: Dido is the queen of Carthage who mourns for her deceased husband, Sychaeus, and later falls in love with Aeneas.
Aeneas: Aeneas is a Trojan hero who becomes involved with Dido after fleeing from Troy.
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