Characters (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Aeneas's divine parent
Aeneas's divine parent
Venus (goddess)
Roman concept Aeneas embodies
Roman concept Aeneas embodies
Pietas - duty to gods, family, destiny
Who is Dido?
Who is Dido?
Queen of Carthage
What Dido does after Aeneas leaves
What Dido does after Aeneas leaves
Commits suicide & curses Rome
What Dido's curse foreshadows
What Dido's curse foreshadows
The Punic Wars
Who is Turnus?
Who is Turnus?
Prince of Rutulians, Aeneas's main antagonist
Trait leading to Turnus's downfall
Trait leading to Turnus's downfall
Rash and hot-headed
Who is Anchises?
Who is Anchises?
Aeneas's father
Where Anchises appears after death
Where Anchises appears after death
Underworld (Book 6)
What Anchises shows Aeneas in Underworld
What Anchises shows Aeneas in Underworld
Future Roman heroes incl. Augustus
Does Augustus appear directly in Aeneid?
Does Augustus appear directly in Aeneid?
No, only through prophecy
Jupiter's role among gods
Jupiter's role among gods
King of gods, ensures fate fulfilled
Which god opposes Aeneas?
Which god opposes Aeneas?
Juno
Why Juno opposes Aeneas
Why Juno opposes Aeneas
Loves Carthage, angry over Trojan War
Which god protects Aeneas?
Which god protects Aeneas?
Venus (his mother)