What is Aeneas famous for?

Aeneas is famous for his travels, as recounted in the Aeneid by the Roman poet Virgil, and for founding the Roman people.

Why was Aeneas important to the Romans?

Aeneas was important to the Romans as he founded the Roman people and embodied Roman values (the importance of family and worship of the gods).

What did Aeneas do after the Trojan War?

Aeneas escaped Troy with his father and son and began a 7-year journey around the Mediterranean. He met many people, most notably Dido, the queen of Carthage, and went on many adventures.

Was Aeneas the founder of Rome?

Aeneas was said to be the founder of the Roman race. His son Ascanius founded Alba Longa (near Rome), which is where Romulus and Remus were born hundreds of years later.

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Definition

In Greco-Roman mythology, Aeneas is a Trojan prince and the legendary founder of the Romans. He is the son of Anchises, a member of the Trojan royal family, and the goddess Aphrodite/Venus. Aeneas was one of the few Trojan heroes who escaped the siege of Troy. Afterwards, Aeneas embarked on a seven-year journey most famously recounted in the Aeneid by the Roman poet Virgil (70-19 BCE).

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