Summary (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Who wrote the Aeneid & what type of work?
Who wrote the Aeneid & what type of work?
Virgil's epic poem
How many books in the Aeneid?
How many books in the Aeneid?
12 books
Focus of Books 1-6 (Aeneid)
Focus of Books 1-6 (Aeneid)
Odyssean half - journey & wanderings
Focus of Books 7-12 (Aeneid)
Focus of Books 7-12 (Aeneid)
Iliadic half - warfare & conflict in Italy
What narrative technique does the Aeneid begin with?
What narrative technique does the Aeneid begin with?
In medias res (in the middle of things)
Who was Aeneas's father?
Who was Aeneas's father?
Anchises
What does pietas mean?
What does pietas mean?
Dutiful devotion to family and gods
Who was the queen of Carthage who loved Aeneas?
Who was the queen of Carthage who loved Aeneas?
Dido
Which god reminded Aeneas of his mission?
Which god reminded Aeneas of his mission?
Mercury
Which book features the underworld descent?
Which book features the underworld descent?
Book 6
Which Italian king welcomed Aeneas?
Which Italian king welcomed Aeneas?
King Latinus
Who was the main antagonist in Italy?
Who was the main antagonist in Italy?
Turnus, prince of the Rutulians
Which young warrior was killed by Turnus?
Which young warrior was killed by Turnus?
Pallas
What was the epic's final event?
What was the epic's final event?
Single combat between Aeneas & Turnus
What was Virgil's purpose in writing the Aeneid?
What was Virgil's purpose in writing the Aeneid?
Glorify Rome & Augustus's rule