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Aeneid: Heroism / Kleos - Coggle Diagram
Aeneid: Heroism / Kleos
Aeneas was arguably less heroic than Odysseus, as his divine support was because of his mother (Venus).
Book 1: Aeneas believes more honourable to die in war (like Hector) than at sea, & begs to be speared.
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Book 2: Aeneas would rather fight for Troy & have everyone die, than leave his father behind.
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Book 1: Aeneas' Kleos was so great he was depicted on a temple only 7yrs after the Trojan War (sooner than Odysseus)
Book 11: Despite his furor, Aeneas made sure everyone set about burying the bodies first thing.
Aeneas wanted to fight for Troy, and sought the glory of death in battle.
Book 6:The Greeks feared Aeneas in the underworld even as ghosts (incl Agamemnon), showing how powerful he was.
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Aeneas was strong, climbed the hill in Carthage when arrived, to look for surviving ships, despite having no strength.
Aeneas killed 7 deers to feed group, despite being weary
Aeneas' mental strength was shown to crew mates as he hid his own sadness for their own good (to boost morale)
Book 4: Aeneas (bound by duty) decides to leave, despite him loving Dido.
Book 4: When Aeneas was trying to take off the golden branch, it initially resisted so he yanked it off, showing strength.
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