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The Sleepy History of the Aeneid
Apr 3, 2024
A captivating journey from Troy to Rome with adventure, love, prophecies, and wars. Discover the Trojan Horse deception, Aeneas' trials, and the founding of Rome in this epic tale. Explore the cultural significance and propaganda in 'The Aeneid'. Join the hero Aeneas on his epic journey filled with divine interventions, battles, and destiny.
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- Aeneas's journey from Troy to Rome symbolizes resilience and the creation of a new empire.
- The prophecy and divine interventions in Aeneas's life highlight the interconnectedness of fate and mythology.
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The Trojan War and the Wooden Horse
The Trojan War, as depicted in the Iliad and the Odyssey, between the Trojans and the Greeks is described. Despite ten years of unsuccessful attacks on Troy, the Greeks devised a plan involving a wooden horse. The Trojans initially hesitated but eventually brought the horse inside their walls, unknowingly allowing the hidden Greek soldiers to emerge and attack the city.
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