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Who is Diana, and why is she compared to Dido?
Diana is the Roman goddess of the hunt, wilderness, moon, and chastity. The comparison highlights Dido's regal and powerful presence.
What is the significance of mentioning 'Hesperia'?
Hesperia is an ancient name for Italy, representing the Trojans' destined homeland.
Who is Acestes, and why is he important to the Trojans?
Acestes is a king in Sicily with Trojan ancestry, offering potential refuge to the Trojans.
What does Dido's reference to the 'Saturniaque arva' signify?
It refers to the Golden Age of Saturn, representing a time of peace and prosperity, and Italy.
What does Ilioneus's speech reveal about Trojan values?
It emphasizes their piety, justice, and military prowess, particularly through the praise of Aeneas.
What is the cultural significance of hospitality in this passage?
Hospitality was a sacred duty in ancient cultures. The Trojans' denial of hospitality is portrayed as barbaric.
What is the significance of mentioning 'Libycos populare Penatis'?
It refers to plundering the household gods of the Libyans, a sacrilegious act.
What does Dido's promise to treat Trojans and Tyrians without distinction reveal about her?
It reveals her generosity, wisdom and her desire to build a unified and inclusive kingdom.
What is the significance of Dido invoking Jupiter?
Dido invokes Jupiter as the king of the gods, emphasizing her divinely ordained right to found a new city and govern.
What is the cultural significance of mentioning 'Oenotri'?
The Oenotrians were an ancient people who inhabited the region that would become Italy, highlighting the land's long history.
What does Dido's statement about the Phoenicians not being dull reveal about cultural stereotypes?
It challenges the stereotype of the Phoenicians as being culturally insensitive, showcasing Dido's sophistication and awareness.
What is the significance of Dido's concern for protecting her borders?
It reflects the political realities of the time, where new kingdoms had to assert their power and defend against potential threats.
What is the meaning of 'stupet'?
Is amazed, is struck
What is the meaning of 'obtutu'?
Gaze
What is the meaning of 'defixus'?
Fixed, fastened
What is the meaning of 'incessit'?
Marched, advanced
What is the meaning of 'stipante'?
Surrounding, thronging
What is the meaning of 'caterva'?
Crowd, troop
What is the meaning of 'glomerantur'?
Gather, collect
What is the meaning of 'pharetram'?
Quiver
What is the meaning of 'supereminet'?
Towers above, surpasses
What is the meaning of 'testudine'?
Vault, dome
What is the meaning of 'saepta'?
Enclosed, surrounded
What is the meaning of 'penitus'?
Deeply, thoroughly
What is the meaning of 'procacibus'?
Reckless, violent
What is the meaning of 'fandi'?
Speaking
Explain the use of the participle phrase 'dum stupet, obtutuque haeret defixus in uno'.
Modifies Aeneas, showing his captivated state.
What is an ablative absolute and give an example from the text?
A phrase with two words in the ablative case, providing background information. Example: 'quam mille secutae hinc atque hinc glomerantur oreades'.
Explain the dative of agent and give an example.
Indicates the person or thing performing the action, especially in passive constructions. Example: 'media testudine templi'.
What is a nominative absolute and give an example?
A clause in the nominative case, not grammatically connected to the main clause, often at the beginning of the sentence. Example: 'cum subito Aeneas concursu accedere magno Anthea Sergestumque videt fortemque Cloanthum, Teucrorumque alios'.
What is a gerundive phrase and give an example?
A phrase using a gerundive to express purpose or necessity. Example: 'orantes veniam, et templum clamore petebant'.
Explain the significance of the subjunctive mood in 'prohibe infandos a navibus ignis'.
It shows a request or suggestion, not a command.
What does the genitive case indicate, and how is it used in 'Libycos populare Penatis'?
The genitive shows possession or relationship. Here, 'Penatis' indicates the Trojans' intent.
Identify the pluperfect tense and explain its use.
Indicates action completed before another past action. Example: 'Quassatam ventis liceat subducere classem'.
What is the function of an infinitive phrase?
Often used to express purpose. Example: 'moliri, et late finis custode tueri'.
What is the function of a relative clause?
Provides additional information about a noun. *Ex: 'qui fata virum servant' (line 546)*
What is the function of a comparative phrase?
Compare two or more things. *Ex: 'quo iustior alter' (line 547)*
What is the function of an ablative absolute?
Provides background information. *Ex: 'voltum demissa' (line 563)*