
Episode 56: I Shall Release Hell (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 7-9)
Literature and History
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Arrival in Latium
This chapter details the Trojans' arrival at the Tiber River, where they encounter King Latinus, who is faced with pressures regarding his daughter Lavinia's marriage. Tensions rise with ominous prophecies hinting at conflict while Aeneas places hope in a new settlement. The diplomatic meeting between the Trojans and King Latinus sets the stage for future challenges, foreshadowing the epic battles that will unfold.
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