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Aeneid 8-12 Flashcards

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Who is Aeneas?

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The protagonist and hero of the epic, Aeneas continues his journey and struggles against various obstacles as he fulfills his destiny to found the city of Rome.

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Who is Turnus?

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The leader of the Rutulians and Aeneas’s primary antagonist in the later books of the epic. Turnus represents the native Italian forces resisting Aeneas’s Trojan invaders.

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Who is Juno?

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The queen of the gods and a fierce opponent of the Trojans, Juno continually works to thwart Aeneas and the fulfillment of his destiny.

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Who is Jupiter?

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The king of the gods and a more benevolent figure than Juno, Jupiter ultimately ensures that Aeneas’s destiny is fulfilled and that Rome is founded.

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Who is Evander?

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The king of Pallanteum, Evander becomes an ally of Aeneas and aids him in his battles against the Rutulians.

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Who is Pallas?

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The son of Evander, Pallas becomes a close companion of Aeneas and plays a significant role in the battles against Turnus.

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Who is Latinus?

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The king of the Latins, Latinus initially considers making peace with Aeneas but is ultimately swayed by Juno and Turnus to oppose him.

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Who is Amata?

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The wife of Latinus and mother of Lavinia, Amata is strongly opposed to the idea of Lavinia marrying Aeneas and supports Turnus in his efforts against the Trojans.

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Who is the primary antagonist that Aeneas faces in books 8-12 of the Aeneid?

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Turnus

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What role does Jupiter play in the later books of the Aeneid?

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Jupiter, the king of the gods, plays a role in ensuring that Aeneas’s destiny is fulfilled and that Rome is founded.

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Which character becomes an ally of Aeneas and aids him in his battles against the Rutulians?

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Evander becomes an ally of Aeneas and aids him in his battles against the Rutulians.

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Who is the son of Evander and becomes a close companion of Aeneas in the later books of the epic?

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Pallas is the son of Evander and becomes a close companion of Aeneas in the later books of the epic.

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What is the name of the king of the Latins who initially considered making peace with Aeneas?

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Latinus

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Which goddess is a fierce opponent of the Trojans and continually works to thwart Aeneas?

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Juno is a fierce opponent of the Trojans and continually works to thwart Aeneas.

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Who is the wife of Latinus and strongly opposes the idea of Lavinia marrying Aeneas?

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Amata is the wife of Latinus and strongly opposes the idea of Lavinia marrying Aeneas.

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What is the name of the city that Aeneas is destined to find?

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Aeneas is destined to found the city of Rome.

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Who is the king of Pallanteum and becomes an ally of Aeneas?

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Evander is the king of Pallanteum and becomes an ally of Aeneas.

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Which character is swayed by Juno and Turnus to oppose Aeneas, despite initially considering making peace with him?

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Latinus is swayed by Juno and Turnus to oppose Aeneas, despite initially considering making peace with him.

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Which character is the son of Venus and plays the role of Aeneas’s mother, providing him with divine assistance?

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Venus is the mother of Aeneas and provides him with divine assistance.

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What is the name of the warrior maiden who aids Turnus in his battle against Aeneas?

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Camilla is the warrior maiden who aids Turnus in his battle against Aeneas.

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Who is the god of the river that fights against Aeneas in book 8?

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The god of the river that fights against Aeneas in book 8 is Tiberinus.

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Which character is killed by Aeneas in a duel over the armor of the slain Mezentius?

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Aeneas kills Turnus in a duel over the armor of the slain Mezentius.

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What is the name of the priestess of Apollo who prophesies Aeneas’s future and encourages him in his journey?

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The priestess of Apollo who prophesies Aeneas’s future and encourages him in his journey is the Cumaean Sibyl.

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Who is the nymph that helps Aeneas to find his way to the underworld?

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The nymph who helps Aeneas find his way to the underworld is Achatēs.

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What is the name of the Etruscan king who allies with Turnus against Aeneas?

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The Etruscan king who allies with Turnus against Aeneas is Mezentius.

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Who is the father of Camilla, a warrior maiden who aids Turnus?

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Metabus is the father of Camilla, the warrior maiden who aids Turnus.

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Which character is sent by Juno to stir up war between the Trojans and the Latins?

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Iris is sent by Juno to stir up war between the Trojans and the Latins.

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What is the name of the place where Aeneas meets the shade of his father Anchises and learns about the future of Rome?

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The place where Aeneas meets the shade of his father Anchises and learns about the future of Rome is the Elysian Fields.

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Who is the goddess of the hunt and a companion of Diana, who aids Aeneas in his battle?

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The goddess of the hunt and a companion of Diana who aids Aeneas in his battle is Opis.

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What is the name of the Trojan warrior who is killed by the Etruscan prince Mezentius?

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The Trojan warrior who is killed by the Etruscan prince Mezentius is Lausus.

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Who is the Greek hero who constructs the Trojan Horse, leading to the fall of Troy?

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The Greek hero who constructs the Trojan Horse, leading to the fall of Troy, is Odysseus (Ulysses in Roman mythology).

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What is the name of the woman who becomes Aeneas’s second wife in Italy?

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The name of the woman who becomes Aeneas’s second wife in Italy is Lavinia.

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Who is the prince of Troy who is killed by Pyrrhus in front of his father Priam?

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The prince of Troy who is killed by Pyrrhus in front of his father Priam is Polites.

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What is the name of the Trojan who warns his fellow citizens about the Greek deception but is ignored?

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The name of the Trojan who warns his fellow citizens about the Greek deception but is ignored is Laocoön.

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Who is the king of Alba Longa and a descendant of Aeneas?

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The king of Alba Longa and a descendant of Aeneas is Numitor.

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What is the name of the river that Aeneas and his crew must cross on their journey to the underworld?

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The river that Aeneas and his crew must cross on their journey to the underworld is the Acheron.

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Who is the healer and prophet who accompanies Aeneas on his journey to Italy?

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The healer and prophet who accompanies Aeneas on his journey to Italy is Helenus.

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What is the name of the city that Aeneas visits in Sicily where his father Anchises dies?

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The name of the city that Aeneas visits in Sicily where his father Anchises dies is Drepanum.

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Who is the goddess of the dawn and mother of Memnon, who aids Turnus in his battle against Aeneas?

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The goddess of the dawn and mother of Memnon who aids Turnus in his battle against Aeneas is Aurora (or Eos in Greek mythology).

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What is the name of the Trojan warrior who is captured by the Latins and killed by Turnus?

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The Trojan warrior who is captured by the Latins and killed by Turnus is Orsilochus.

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Who is the Latin warrior who is killed by Aeneas and avenged by his sister Camilla?

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The Latin warrior who is killed by Aeneas and avenged by his sister Camilla is Camers.

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What is the name of the golden bough that Aeneas must find in order to enter the underworld?

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The name of the golden bough that Aeneas must find in order to enter the underworld is the bough of Proserpina.

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Who is the god of the underworld who appears to Aeneas in book 6 and reveals the future of Rome?

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The god of the underworld who appears to Aeneas in book 6 and reveals the future of Rome is Pluto (or Dis in Roman mythology).

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What is the name of the king of the Rutulians who allies with Turnus against Aeneas?

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The king of the Rutulians who allies with Turnus against Aeneas is Turnus’s father, Daunus.

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Who is the warrior maiden who is killed by Arruns with a sneak attack during the battle?

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The warrior maiden who is killed by Arruns with a sneak attack during the battle is Opis.

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What is the name of the Trojan who is killed by Mezentius while trying to defend his wounded comrade?

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The Trojan who is killed by Mezentius while trying to defend his wounded comrade is Euryalus.

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Who is the goddess of the moon and twin sister of Apollo, who aids Turnus in his battle against Aeneas?

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The goddess of the moon and twin sister of Apollo who aids Turnus in his battle against Aeneas is Diana (or Artemis in Greek mythology).

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What is the name of the Latin city that Aeneas besieges in his war against Turnus and the Latins?

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The Latin city that Aeneas besieges in his war against Turnus and the Latins is Laurentum.

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Who is the leader of the Trojan exiles in Italy, who welcomes Aeneas and aids him in his battles?

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The leader of the Trojan exiles in Italy, who welcomes Aeneas and aids him in his battles, is Latinus.

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What is the name of the warrior maiden who is killed by Aeneas in single combat, leading to Turnus’s final confrontation with Aeneas?

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The warrior maiden who is killed by Aeneas in single combat, leading to Turnus’s final confrontation with Aeneas, is Camilla.

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