The Promise of a New Troy - The Aeneid - Ep 2

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30 Aug 202403:51

Summary

TLDRAfter the fall of Troy, Aeneas leads a group of refugees in search of a new homeland, guided by a prophecy. Their journey brings them to various lands, facing divine omens and challenges. In Thce, Aeneas encounters the spirit of a young Trojan prince who warns them of impending doom if they stay. The Trojans travel to the sacred island of Delos and then to Crete, where they face famine and disease. Eventually, the gods reveal that their true destiny lies in Hesperia (Italy), prompting Aeneas to change course and lead his people toward their destined home.

Takeaways

  • 😀 After the fall of Troy, Aeneas led a group of refugees in search of a new land, guided by a prophecy that he and his descendants would found a second Troy, greater than the first.
  • 😀 Upon arriving on the coast of Thce, Aeneas built an altar and presented sacrifices to the gods, only to discover that the flowers he picked for the altar bled, a sign of a deeper, tragic story.
  • 😀 The spirit of pooris, a young Trojan prince, appeared to Aeneas, revealing that he had been captured by Ajax, stoned outside Troy, and now sought rest in the land of Thce.
  • 😀 Pooris' ghost urged Aeneas to leave Thce, warning that the land, no longer friendly to Trojans, would lead to their ruin if they stayed.
  • 😀 Aeneas performed a ritual to honor pooris, whose life had been tragically cut short, before leaving Thce to continue their search for a new homeland.
  • 😀 The Trojans, unsure if any land would welcome them, were also visited by the goddess Leo, who sought a place for her children, Apollo and Diana.
  • 😀 Aeneas and his father traveled to the sacred island of Delos, seeking guidance from the Oracle of Apollo, who instructed them to journey to the land of their remote ancestors.
  • 😀 Aeneas realized that they must head to Crete, the origin of their Trojan ancestors, and the place where their forefathers had established the city of Troy.
  • 😀 Upon reaching Crete, the Trojans founded the city of Pergamon, but their true destiny was not to remain on the island, as a terrible drought and disease began to devastate their population.
  • 😀 Aeneas, unable to solve their plight, was visited by the Trojan gods who revealed that they had come to the wrong land and should instead head to Hesperia (modern Italy), where their true destiny awaited.

Q & A

  • What prophecy guided Aeneas and his followers after the fall of Troy?

    -The prophecy stated that Aeneas and his descendants would find a second Troy, one that would eclipse the original Troy in glory and splendor.

  • What was the significance of the blood dripping from the wild flowers Aeneas picked?

    -The blood from the flowers symbolized the tragic death of the young Trojan prince Porus, whose spirit appeared to Aeneas. It was a sign of mourning for Porus's life, cut short by his capture and execution.

  • Who was Porus, and why was he significant in this narrative?

    -Porus was a young Trojan prince who had been captured by Ajax of Salam and taken to Troy, where he was stoned outside the gates. His spirit appeared to Aeneas as a warning and as a reminder of the suffering the Trojans had endured.

  • What did Porus's ghost urge Aeneas to do?

    -Porus's ghost urged Aeneas to leave the land of Thce, as the local king was no longer a friend of the Trojans, and staying would lead to ruin.

  • What role did the goddess Leto play in Aeneas's journey?

    -Leto, the goddess who is the mother of Apollo and Diana, wandered in search of a land where her children could find a homeland. Aeneas and his followers were guided by her influence toward the sacred island of Delos.

  • What was the Oracle of Apollo's message to Aeneas?

    -The Oracle of Apollo told Aeneas that he and his followers must return to the land of their remote ancestors. This led Aeneas and his people to the island of Crete, where they believed they had found the promised land.

  • What caused the suffering of Aeneas's people on the island of Crete?

    -A terrible drought and a spreading disease devastated the crops, leading to widespread death and suffering among the Trojans on the island of Crete.

  • Why did Aeneas fail to find a solution for the plight of his people on Crete?

    -Despite his efforts, Aeneas could not find a solution, and his people turned to him for guidance. This led to him seeking answers once more, which came in the form of a visit from the Trojan gods.

  • What message did the Trojan gods deliver to Aeneas during his visit from them?

    -The Trojan gods, including his ancestor Tros, informed Aeneas that the Trojans were not welcome in the sacred lands of Jupiter. They were told that the Trojans must find a new home in Hesperia, the land from which their forefather Dardanus had come.

  • How did Aeneas respond to the gods' message about relocating to Hesperia?

    -After being visited by the gods, Aeneas instructed his followers to prepare for a change in course. He led them to Hesperia, which is now known as Italy, where they were destined to find their true homeland.

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AeneasTroyRefugeesProphecyTrojan GodsJourneyAncient GreeceDivine InterventionCreteHesperiaItalian Mythology