The Adventures of Aeneas

The Adventures of Aeneas

Parallel to Odysseus

-each hero began his adventure at the end of Trojan War

-both overcome obstacles placed in their paths by a divine force

-both found romance along the way but abandoned their loves to continue their quest

-both traveled to the underworld in search of guidance

Significant differences

-Greek - Odysseus weathered all challenges in order to get home to his wife and son

-Roman- Aeneas was a Trojan hero without a home; his quest was to establish a new home for himself and his fellow Trojans

Character List

Acestes - King of the Sicilian city of Drepanum, Acestes offers Aeneas and his men a safe harbor when they are driven ashore by a raging storm.

Achaemenides - A Greek warrior who was accidentally abandoned by his shipmates in Sicily when they fled the one-eyed Cyclops Polyphemus, Achaemenides is rescued by Aeneas and his crew, who take pity on him and allow him to join their ranks.

Achates - One of Aeneas's most faithful and trusted men, Achates remains by his side throughout the tale.

Aeneas - The titular protagonist of the Aeneid, Aeneas is one of the great epic heroes. One of the ancestors of Emperor Augustus, Aeneas is one of the only survivors of the Trojan War. A fearless warrior and remarkable leader, Aeneas guides his men through uncharted waters and terrible adversity, finally bringing them to the land to which they were destined: the land that would one day become Rome. Aeneas is the embodiment of a number of characteristics highly valued by the Romans of Virgil's era, including piety (obedience to the will of the gods), courage, skill at arms, leadership, and determination.

Aeolus - The god of the winds, Aeolus...