Below please find a listing of who Aeneas met in the Underworld. Explain the significance of three different meetings (who was it with? and why did Virgil include this character). You must respond to two classmates too!

Aeneas crossed the River Styx in Charon's boat (read passage in "Aeneid", Book VI)

In the Underworld he met the spirits of : -

(a) Dido - she was still very angry and would not speak to him

(b) Those who died in the Trojan War

(c) the man rolling the boulder to the top of the mountain (Sisyphus)

(d) Spirits who would later become important people in Rome

* Silvius, his son, by the queen he would marry when he arrived in Italy

* Romulus, son of Mars, who gave Rome its name

* the Kings of Rome, including Numa, who would give Rome her laws

* Augustus who would become the first Roman Emperor.

Aeneus loved Dido and it wasn't his choice to leave her. Hecaused her pain and she she left and her husband comforted her. 

Those who died souls will be reborn again in another life. Aeneas saw his father's image and had to see him 

Mr Vital at January 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Below please find a listing of who Aeneas met in the Underworld. Explain the significance of three different meetings (who was it with? and why did Virgil include this character). You must respond to two classmates too!

Aeneas crossed the River Styx in Charon's boat (read passage in "Aeneid", Book VI)

In the Underworld he met the spirits of : -

(a) Dido - she was still very angry and would not speak to him

(b) Those who died in the Trojan War

(c) the man rolling the boulder to the top of the mountain (Sisyphus)

(d) Spirits who would later become important people in Rome

* Silvius, his son, by the queen he would marry when he arrived in Italy

* Romulus, son of Mars, who gave Rome its name

* the Kings of Rome, including Numa, who would give Rome her laws

* Augustus who would become the first Roman Emperor.

Mr Vital at January 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Below please find a listing of who Aeneas met in the Underworld. Explain the significance of three different meetings (who was it with? and why did Virgil include this character). You must respond to two classmates too!

Aeneas crossed the River Styx in Charon's boat (read passage in "Aeneid", Book VI)

In the Underworld he met the spirits of : -

(a) Dido - she was still very angry and would not speak to him

(b) Those who died in the Trojan War

(c) the man rolling the boulder to the top of the mountain (Sisyphus)

(d) Spirits who would later become important people in Rome

* Silvius, his son, by the queen he would marry when he arrived in Italy

* Romulus, son of Mars, who gave Rome its name

* the Kings of Rome, including Numa, who would give Rome her laws

* Augustus who would become the first Roman Emperor.

I got it now

Mr Vital at January 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Below please find a listing of who Aeneas met in the Underworld. Explain the significance of three different meetings (who was it with? and why did Virgil include this character). You must respond to two classmates too!

Aeneas crossed the River Styx in Charon's boat (read passage in "Aeneid", Book VI)

In the Underworld he met the spirits of : -

(a) Dido - she was still very angry and would not speak to him

(b) Those who died in the Trojan War

(c) the man rolling the boulder to the top of the mountain (Sisyphus)

(d) Spirits who would later become important people in Rome

* Silvius, his son, by the queen he would marry when he arrived in Italy

* Romulus, son of Mars, who gave Rome its name

* the Kings of Rome, including Numa, who would give Rome her laws

* Augustus who would become the first Roman Emperor.

One person that Aeneas met was Dido. Virgil included Dido in Aeneas's meeting so that Aeneas can truly tell Dido why he left, to say sorry to Dido, and to try to soothe her soul. Another group of people that Aeneas met were those who died in the Trojan War. Its significance was so that Aeneas could once more meet the ones who fought along his side, and talk to them for the last time. Finally, a third person Aeneas met in the underworld was Augustus, who would become the first Roman Emperor. Virgil made Aeneas meet him so that Aeneas actually new that he will succeed in building Rome, all he needed was to perservere.

The first person Aeneas met in the underworld was Dido. She was important person for Aeneas to talk to because Aeneas needed to tell her the real reason why he had to leave, not because he wanted to. After Dido, Aeneas talked to the people that died in the Trojan War. This is important because he finally could talk to his felllow soldiers who fought with him and died in battle. Aeneas finally met the spirits o people who would He met Silvius, his son by a queen in Italy. He also met Romulus, who Rome is named after. Aeneas also met the kings of Rome. This is important because one king Numa, gave Rome its laws.The last person Aeneas met in the Underworld was Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. The signifiance in the meeting of all  these people is that Aeneas could see Rome's success.

Agnes (aka Panda13) at January 8, 2012 at 9:37 AM

Mr Vital at January 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Below please find a listing of who Aeneas met in the Underworld. Explain the significance of three different meetings (who was it with? and why did Virgil include this character). You must respond to two classmates too!

Aeneas crossed the River Styx in Charon's boat (read passage in "Aeneid", Book VI)

In the Underworld he met the spirits of : -

(a) Dido - she was still very angry and would not speak to him

(b) Those who died in the Trojan War

(c) the man rolling the boulder to the top of the mountain (Sisyphus)

(d) Spirits who would later become important people in Rome

* Silvius, his son, by the queen he would marry when he arrived in Italy

* Romulus, son of Mars, who gave Rome its name

* the Kings of Rome, including Numa, who would give Rome her laws

* Augustus who would become the first Roman Emperor.

One person that Aeneas met was Dido. Virgil included Dido in Aeneas's meeting so that Aeneas can truly tell Dido why he left, to say sorry to Dido, and to try to soothe her soul. Another group of people that Aeneas met were those who died in the Trojan War. Its significance was so that Aeneas could once more meet the ones who fought along his side, and talk to them for the last time. Finally, a third person Aeneas met in the underworld was Augustus, who would become the first Roman Emperor. Virgil made Aeneas meet him so that Aeneas actually new that he will succeed in building Rome, all he needed was to perservere.

Good job on your post I can see you put a lot of effort into it.

Thomas D at January 8, 2012 at 8:02 AM

dido those who died in the trojan war sisyphus Aeneas met them all at different times Aeneas met dido i dont know why vergil included her

good job... on all of your post.

Mr Vital at January 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Below please find a listing of who Aeneas met in the Underworld. Explain the significance of three different meetings (who was it with? and why did Virgil include this character). You must respond to two classmates too!

Aeneas crossed the River Styx in Charon's boat (read passage in "Aeneid", Book VI)

In the Underworld he met the spirits of : -

(a) Dido - she was still very angry and would not speak to him

(b) Those who died in the Trojan War

(c) the man rolling the boulder to the top of the mountain (Sisyphus)

(d) Spirits who would later become important people in Rome

* Silvius, his son, by the queen he would marry when he arrived in Italy

* Romulus, son of Mars, who gave Rome its name

* the Kings of Rome, including Numa, who would give Rome her laws

* Augustus who would become the first Roman Emperor.

(a) He probably met Dido because of Fates. Origanally the Fates did not want her to die so the fates probably wanted to remind him of what he did and the price he has to pay. Virgil included her because she was an importanat character.

(b) He most likely met them because the faes probably wanted to remind of his past. Virgil included these characters because he admred Homer and likes to intertwine his books with Homer's.

(c) He probably met Sisphus because he was one of the punished ones in the underworld. Virgl probably included him beacause this is mythology (the tale of Sisypus I mean) and Mythology is Religion; in other words, he is expressing his culture.

RoHaN :0 at January 8, 2012 at 10:35 AM

The first person Aeneas met in the underworld was Dido. She was important person for Aeneas to talk to because Aeneas needed to tell her the real reason why he had to leave, not because he wanted to. After Dido, Aeneas talked to the people that died in the Trojan War. This is important because he finally could talk to his felllow soldiers who fought with him and died in battle. Aeneas finally met the spirits o people who would He met Silvius, his son by a queen in Italy. He also met Romulus, who Rome is named after. Aeneas also met the kings of Rome. This is important because one king Numa, gave Rome its laws.The last person Aeneas met in the Underworld was Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. The signifiance in the meeting of all  these people is that Aeneas could see Rome's success.

I liked you post. Also King Numa Pompillius (aka the second King of Rome) did some Religion Establishments.

Agnes (aka Panda13) at January 8, 2012 at 9:37 AM

Mr Vital at January 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Below please find a listing of who Aeneas met in the Underworld. Explain the significance of three different meetings (who was it with? and why did Virgil include this character). You must respond to two classmates too!

Aeneas crossed the River Styx in Charon's boat (read passage in "Aeneid", Book VI)

In the Underworld he met the spirits of : -

(a) Dido - she was still very angry and would not speak to him

(b) Those who died in the Trojan War

(c) the man rolling the boulder to the top of the mountain (Sisyphus)

(d) Spirits who would later become important people in Rome

* Silvius, his son, by the queen he would marry when he arrived in Italy

* Romulus, son of Mars, who gave Rome its name

* the Kings of Rome, including Numa, who would give Rome her laws

* Augustus who would become the first Roman Emperor.

One person that Aeneas met was Dido. Virgil included Dido in Aeneas's meeting so that Aeneas can truly tell Dido why he left, to say sorry to Dido, and to try to soothe her soul. Another group of people that Aeneas met were those who died in the Trojan War. Its significance was so that Aeneas could once more meet the ones who fought along his side, and talk to them for the last time. Finally, a third person Aeneas met in the underworld was Augustus, who would become the first Roman Emperor. Virgil made Aeneas meet him so that Aeneas actually new that he will succeed in building Rome, all he needed was to perservere.

I really liked you post. You most have put alot of effort into it.

RoHaN :0 at January 8, 2012 at 10:35 AM

The first person Aeneas met in the underworld was Dido. She was important person for Aeneas to talk to because Aeneas needed to tell her the real reason why he had to leave, not because he wanted to. After Dido, Aeneas talked to the people that died in the Trojan War. This is important because he finally could talk to his felllow soldiers who fought with him and died in battle. Aeneas finally met the spirits o people who would He met Silvius, his son by a queen in Italy. He also met Romulus, who Rome is named after. Aeneas also met the kings of Rome. This is important because one king Numa, gave Rome its laws.The last person Aeneas met in the Underworld was Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. The signifiance in the meeting of all  these people is that Aeneas could see Rome's success.

Great post I agreed with everything you said!

Aeneas went to the underworld and met several different people. One person the he met was Dido. Virgil incorporated Dido because Aeneas was the cause of her death. She was very mad at Aeneas, though Aeneas told her why he left. Another person that Aeneas encountered in the underworld was his Trojan soldiers. Virgil included them because they were his friends and he fought with them, so they are very vital. Virgil incorporates the Trojans many times (in Dido's temple, etc.) because they mean a lot to Aeneas. One other person Aeneas met was Augustus, the Roman Emperor. This was one of the most important people that Aeneas met. Virgil mad Aeneas meet Augustus because that shows that Rome would be founded.

Agnes (aka Panda13) at January 8, 2012 at 9:37 AM

Mr Vital at January 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Below please find a listing of who Aeneas met in the Underworld. Explain the significance of three different meetings (who was it with? and why did Virgil include this character). You must respond to two classmates too!

Aeneas crossed the River Styx in Charon's boat (read passage in "Aeneid", Book VI)

In the Underworld he met the spirits of : -

(a) Dido - she was still very angry and would not speak to him

(b) Those who died in the Trojan War

(c) the man rolling the boulder to the top of the mountain (Sisyphus)

(d) Spirits who would later become important people in Rome

* Silvius, his son, by the queen he would marry when he arrived in Italy

* Romulus, son of Mars, who gave Rome its name

* the Kings of Rome, including Numa, who would give Rome her laws

* Augustus who would become the first Roman Emperor.

One person that Aeneas met was Dido. Virgil included Dido in Aeneas's meeting so that Aeneas can truly tell Dido why he left, to say sorry to Dido, and to try to soothe her soul. Another group of people that Aeneas met were those who died in the Trojan War. Its significance was so that Aeneas could once more meet the ones who fought along his side, and talk to them for the last time. Finally, a third person Aeneas met in the underworld was Augustus, who would become the first Roman Emperor. Virgil made Aeneas meet him so that Aeneas actually new that he will succeed in building Rome, all he needed was to perservere.

Great post! It is very detailed and has lots of facts in it. It seems as if you put a lot of effort into it.

Thomas D at January 8, 2012 at 8:02 AM

dido those who died in the trojan war sisyphus Aeneas met them all at different times Aeneas met dido i dont know why vergil included her

I think Virgil included Dido because Aeneas was the one who made her commit suicide.

Mr Vital at January 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Below please find a listing of who Aeneas met in the Underworld. Explain the significance of three different meetings (who was it with? and why did Virgil include this character). You must respond to two classmates too!

Aeneas crossed the River Styx in Charon's boat (read passage in "Aeneid", Book VI)

In the Underworld he met the spirits of : -

(a) Dido - she was still very angry and would not speak to him

(b) Those who died in the Trojan War

(c) the man rolling the boulder to the top of the mountain (Sisyphus)

(d) Spirits who would later become important people in Rome

* Silvius, his son, by the queen he would marry when he arrived in Italy

* Romulus, son of Mars, who gave Rome its name

* the Kings of Rome, including Numa, who would give Rome her laws

* Augustus who would become the first Roman Emperor.

Aeneas met Dido so he could tell her why he had really left her. Aeneas also met Augustus and the people from the Trojan war so they could help him.

RoHaN :0 at January 8, 2012 at 10:35 AM

The first person Aeneas met in the underworld was Dido. She was important person for Aeneas to talk to because Aeneas needed to tell her the real reason why he had to leave, not because he wanted to. After Dido, Aeneas talked to the people that died in the Trojan War. This is important because he finally could talk to his felllow soldiers who fought with him and died in battle. Aeneas finally met the spirits o people who would He met Silvius, his son by a queen in Italy. He also met Romulus, who Rome is named after. Aeneas also met the kings of Rome. This is important because one king Numa, gave Rome its laws.The last person Aeneas met in the Underworld was Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. The signifiance in the meeting of all  these people is that Aeneas could see Rome's success.

Good post! You explained everything in good detail.