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What is the significance of invoking the Muse in the Aeneid?
It's a traditional epic convention, seeking divine inspiration for the poet's storytelling.
Why does Juno favor Carthage?
She desires Carthage to rule the world and sees it as a rival to Rome.
What is the Judgment of Paris, and why does it anger Juno?
Paris, a Trojan prince, chose Venus as the most beautiful goddess, slighting Juno. This is one reason for her hatred of the Trojans.
Who is Ganymede, and why does his story fuel Juno's anger?
A Trojan youth abducted by Jupiter to be his cupbearer, replacing Juno's daughter Hebe. This is seen as a slight to Juno and her family.
What does the simile of Neptune calming the sea compared to a respected leader calming a riotous crowd suggest about Roman values?
It emphasizes the Roman value of authority, order, and the importance of a strong leader in maintaining peace and stability.
What Roman ideal does Aeneas embody?
Aeneas embodies the Roman ideal of piety (devotion to gods, family, and state), courage, and leadership.
What is the significance of Aeneas reminding his men of their destiny to found Rome?
It reinforces the Roman belief in their divine mission and their destiny to rule the world.
What is the significance of the storm in the Aeneid?
Highlights the power of the gods and the vulnerability of mortals.
Why is Juno so angry at the Trojans?
Because of the Judgment of Paris, the abduction of Ganymede, and the prophecy that a Trojan would destroy Carthage.
What is the significance of Aeneas's speech to his men in lines 194-209?
It's a call to courage and hope, reminding them of their past hardships and their destiny to found Rome.
What is the significance of Neptune calming the sea?
Shows the limits of Juno's power and the importance of maintaining cosmic order.
What values are highlighted when the Trojans prepare a meal upon arriving in Libya?
The importance of community and survival.
What is the meaning of 'arma'?
Arms, weapons.
What is the meaning of 'virum'?
Man, hero (referring to Aeneas).
What is the meaning of 'canō'?
I sing, I tell.
What does 'Latium' refer to?
The region in Italy where Rome will be founded.
What is 'superum'?
Of the gods, divine.
What is the meaning of 'saevae irae'?
Savage anger.
Define 'Tyrii'
Tyrians, people of Tyre; often used to refer to Carthaginians.
What is the meaning of 'fatis'?
By the fates, by destiny.
Define 'moles'
Mass, burden, difficulty.
What does 'Aeolus' refer to?
The god of the winds.
What does 'Deiopea' refer to?
A nymph offered to Aeolus by Juno.
What does 'Dardanidae' refer to?
Descendants of Dardanus; Trojans.
Explain the grammatical function of 'arma' in the first line.
Accusative plural, direct object of 'canō'.
What is an ablative of cause, and give an example from lines 1-49.
It indicates the cause of an action. Example: 'vī superum' (by the power of the gods).
Identify and explain the infinitive in line 5.
'Condere' (to found) is an infinitive dependent on 'passus' (having suffered).
What is an ablative absolute, and give an example from lines 50-101.
A phrase in the ablative case that modifies the main clause but is grammatically independent. Example: 'flammato corde' (with heart inflamed).
Explain the use of the subjunctive mood, and give an example from lines 1-49.
Expresses uncertainty, possibility, or conditions. Example: 'sinant' (they allow) in a condition clause.
What is the case and use of 'vento' in line 43?
Ablative of means.
Explain the grammar of 'Iactanti' in line 102.
Present participle describing Aeneas.
What is the grammatical function of 'telō' in line 104.
Ablative of means.
Explain the grammar of 'petere' in line 171.
Infinitive in a purpose clause.
What is the case and use of 'in litore' in line 172?
Ablative of place where.
Explain the grammar of 'quae' in line 177.
Relative pronoun introducing a relative clause referring to 'vina'.
Explain the grammar of 'iuvabit' in line 202.
Future subjunctive expressing a potential action.