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Question 1

when did he write the aeneid

Answer 1

29bc to his death in 19bc
(wasn’t finished and didn’t want it published)

Question 2

who was virgil’s parton

Answer 2

Gaius Maecenas who was counselled to augustus

Question 3

where was aeneas mentioned

Answer 3

in the iliad book 2
“dardanians were led by anchises admirable son aeneas whom celestial aphrodite conceived for anchises”

Question 4

what are four Homeric values

Answer 4

kleos – the pursuit of honour
xenia – hospitality
Individual glory
Monarchical power

Question 5

What are five Roman values

Answer 5

pietas
Priority of state over self
Moderation
Farmer, citizen, soldier
Power not being concentrated in one person

Question 6

how do where do we see Pietas In regard to Augustus?

Answer 6

on the clipeus virtutis

Question 7

when was a temple to the personification of pietas constructed?

Answer 7

181BC

Question 8

what happened with peitas in the collapse of the Republic?

Answer 8

Cicero recorded a shift in social construction of peitas
loss of duty to family created civil unrest.
Augustus sought to restore this emphasising the importance on family within his principate.

Question 9

what does furur mean?

Answer 9

A pursuit of individual glory

Question 10

what does virgil say about furur

Answer 10

virgil suggest furor is Human Nature, furur of heroes, is how they secure their kleos in the world of homer so virgil had to contend with the duality of writing an epic and writing in Rome

Question 11

what is virtus

Answer 11

The root of the word shows that this virtue was meant to be the behaviour of real man (vir)
- honour and the ability to distinguish between right and wrong,
- setting boundaries to restrain
- yourself courage and strength retired into it.
- It’s also wisdom to make an informed decision.

Question 12

what is disciplina

Answer 12

The need of men to have discipline, training and self control
– Particular connections to military discipline

Question 13

what does fides mean

Answer 13

– Trustworthiness, faithfulness, reliability

Logical virtues for a society, depending on trust a man could be only as good as his word

Question 14

Why is it significant that Juno, Queen of gods, one of the most powerful gods was unable to stop aeneas from achieving his destiny

Answer 14

shows that the fate of Rome/roam being founded is more important and powerful than the Queen of the gods

Question 15

what is a Homeric simile?

Answer 15

A long extended simile

Question 16

what is the definition of tragedy when referring to ancient literature?

Answer 16

A hero in their prime, brought down by a flaw or vice, usually linked in human nature