The Kings of Alba Longa
Various ancient authirs left us various lists of kings of Alba Longa. We will make a comparison of the most famous souces – Livy, Ovid, Dionysius, and Virgil.
Aeneas v Turnus – The Final Showdown
The epic finale of Virgil’s Aeneid comes down to a duel between the two leaders – Aeneas and Turnus. This fight provided the conclusion to the bloody war.
Camilla – the Warrior Princess
In the Aeneid, one could hardly find a stronger female character than Camilla. Her only misfortune was, that she fought on the losing side.
The Wrath of Aeneas
In Aeneid, Virgil describes the fighting skills of Aeneas in the battle against the Latins. Especially his rage after the death of his friend Pallas is a scene worthy of modern action movies.
The Story of Nisus and Euryalus in Virgil’s Aeneid
The story of Nisus and Euryalus is a touching gay love story found in Virgil’s Aeneid. It takes place in the time of war between the Trojans and the Latins.
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