whenever we show these mortal men some kindness. As the battle rages, Pandarus wounds the Achaean hero Diomedes. Diomedes prays to Athena for revenge, and the goddess endows him with superhuman strength and the extraordinary power to discern gods on the field of battle.
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Who was the god that Diomedes saw when he was in a battle with Hector?
whenever we show these mortal men some kindness. As the battle rages, Pandarus wounds the Achaean hero Diomedes. Diomedes prays to Athena for revenge, and the goddess endows him with superhuman strength and the extraordinary power to discern gods on the field of battle.
How did Carthage became the wealthiest city in the Mediterranean?
At the height of its power, Carthage was the center of the Phoenician trade network. It eventually became the richest city in the entire Mediterranean region. It was full of extremely wealthy people and boasted a harbor containing over 200 docks. Carthage did not fare well in the Punic Wars.
Why does Andromache give ascanius gifts?
Helenus takes him to the temple and begins his prophecy. 463-505 Helenus bestows presents upon the Trojans, and gives his last instructions. Andromache adds her gifts to Ascanius in memory of Astyanax.
Why did Aeneas fall in love with Dido?
Dido fell in love with Aeneas because that is what Venus wanted to happen, so she sent Cupid to complete the task for her. Although Aeneas sympathized with Dido wanting him to stay with her, he knew that he could not do that. It would be selfish of him to make his crew stay in Carthage because of his love affair.
Who is the father of Aeneas?
Anchises
Why does Dido agree to help the Trojans?
Ask Dido to help the trojans save their ships from burning and let them use supplies. Dido gladly agrees! Venus tells Cupid to disguise himself as Aeneus’ son and to make Dido fall in love with him. She fears the hospitality of Juno will interfere with Aeneus’ fate for the Roman people.
How did Dido meet Aeneas?
Following the sack of Troy, Aeneas and his followers are shipwrecked on the coast of North Africa, near the city of Carthage. There, Aeneas meets his mother, Venus, disguised as a huntress. She tells him the sad history of Dido, who was forced to flee her home in Tyre and to build a new citadel at Carthage.
Why does Aeneas envy Carthaginians?
Why does Aeneas say he is envious of those who died at Troy? Being a warrior, Aeneas still wishes for a warrior’s death (that of one in battle. So dying here in the middle of the sea seems less honorable to Aeneas.
What prophecy does the Harpy issue?
What prophecy does the harpy make to Aeneas and his men? They will not found their city until they are so hungry that they eat their tables. They will not find a place to rest until they have killed the traitor in their midst. They will not make it to Italy until seven of them are sacrificed to the gods.
What is the relationship between Aeneas and Dido in the Aeneid?
The relationship between Aeneas and Dido was not genuine. The relationship that arose was the result of the gods interfering in their lives. Cupid filled Dido with love for Aeneas through the orders of Venus, causing her infatuation with Aeneas to begin (Aeneid 1.801-806).
Who told Aeneas to leave Troy?
Venus