The Aeneid, Book 1

The Aeneid, Book 1

1. 7 years since Troy-Aeneas and co in Med finding a home

   • Juno calls storm on Aeneas fleet
     • Race descended from Trojan fated to destroy her Carthage
     • Aeneas reaches Libya
       • Meets his mother, Venus, disguised. Advises him to visit Carthage
         • Welcomed by Queen Dido- reunited with surviving men
           • Dido invites the Trojans to banquet
             • Venus arranges that Dido will fall in love with Aeneas
               • Dido asks Aeneas to tell her how Troy was captured and his journey so far