comparison to other ancient epics. Unlike other epic heroes before his time, Aeneas’ leadership skills do not come about until much later. He is not introduced as a hero of the war or an experienced leader. He is introduced as a strong survivor and perhaps not much more than that. In other popular epics, such as the Odyssey or the Iliad, the central figures are all heroes who are already leaders and face the test of time. In contrast, Aeneas is becoming a hero worthy of an epic. This is the story of his…
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