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Aeneas

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Ancient Greek artwork showing Aeneas carrying his father Anchises, created around 520–510 BCE.

Aeneas was a brave hero from very old stories. He came from the city of Troy. His father was a Trojan prince named Anchises, and his mother was the goddess Aphrodite, also called Venus in Roman stories.

People remember Aeneas because he is very important in Roman stories, especially in a famous book called the Aeneid written by a poet named Virgil. In this story, Aeneas is said to be the ancestor of the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. Because of this, he is seen as the first true hero of Rome.

Aeneas’s story links the fall of Troy to the beginning of Rome, making him an important figure in learning about old history and myths. His journey from Troy to Italy is full of adventures and shows him as a good leader and someone who follows the gods.

Images

A painting showing Aeneas fleeing from the ruins of Troy, holding his father and son.
A classical painting titled 'Venus and Anchises' by William Blake Richmond, showcasing a mythological scene from ancient Greek stories.
An ancient coin from Macedon, dating back to around 510-480 BC, showcasing historical artistry and design.
An ancient Roman coin showing the hero Aeneas carrying his father Anchises, celebrating a famous myth from history.
A classical painting showing the goddess Venus disguised as a huntress, guiding Aeneas and his companion to safety.
A classical painting titled 'Énée et Didon' by Pierre-Narcisse Guérin, depicting characters from ancient mythology in an artistic style.
A historical illustration showing the Roman hero Aeneas and the river god Tiber from an ancient story.
A classical painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo depicting mythological characters Dido and Aeneas, showing a scene from ancient stories in an artistic style.

Related articles

Troy
Anchises
Aphrodite
Aeneid
Virgil
Romulus and Remus

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