Aeneas As A Hero Essay

Aeneas is portrayed as a hero by Virgil in the Aeneid. He has earned this title because he was a Trojan prince who lead his people toward the founding of a new Trojan state (Rome). Aeneas served the gods dutifully and never lost focus of his mission, even if the odds seemed very much against him. He devoted himself to his family, and his country; but, was a flawed man with open feelings. Nonetheless, because Aeneas was the son of a mortal and the goddess Venus, which meant Aeneas received special protection of the gods.

Aeneas showed devotion to his son (when he ensured his son escaped the fall of Troy), making him an excellent father. Also, he is a very thoughtful son too. He respects his father, Anchises, greatly that he carried his father from the city of Troy as it fell to the enemy and assumed his reign. Even after his father died Aeneas made sacrifices to the gods and celebrates their glory and power via athletic games. Aeneas knew he had this responsibility to both his family and his people and didn’t take it lightly. It feels as if Aeneas had taken a love towards his people similar a parent would have over their children. There is definitely an emotional bond displayed concerning

Aeneas also knew fate was on his side because of the prophecies given to him. But this fate is clear when Aeneas can accomplish arduous tasks that man might find impossible or extremely difficult. This is seen multiple times in the story, for example, in Book VI Aeneas faces many hardships, especially when he obtains the “golden bough” from a tree with ease. He also entered into numerous battles with men and monsters and is successful because this is all predestined by the gods. Aeneas was meant to survive all of this so he could ultimately build a great city and secure a future and safety for his