“Arms and the man I sing”—With these words Virgil began his poem about the origins of the Rome. The “wars” were not only the famous Trojan War, but also the wars in Italy; “the hero” is Aeneas, who traveled from Troy to a new town, New Troy, was called by the gods.
Post Troia ab Graecis victa erat, Aeneas* sociis et patre (father, abl.) et filio a patria navigavit. Mox magni venti navigia Aeneae* sparserunt. Deinde (finally/then) navigium Aeneae* et Achatis* terram tetigit. Sed, ubi erant, nesciverunt (they did not know).
After Troy ____________ by the Greeks, Aeneas sailed from the country______________ ___________________. Soon _______________ scattered ___________ of Aeneas. Then _________ of Aeneas and Achates ___________________. But, ____________, they did not know.
Venus filium, Aeneam*, amavit, itaque magnum Iovem (Jupiter, acc. sing.) de fato Aeneae* rogavit. Iuppiter* tum dixit, "Dea, noli timere*, Fata* immota manebunt. Tuus filius erit tutus, et Aeneae* imperium perpetuum donabo.”
Venus ____________her son, Aeneas, and __________ great Jove (Jupiter) about the fate of Aeneas. Jupiter then _______, “Goddess, do not fear, the Fates will remain unmoved.
_______ son __________ safe and ___________ ___________ to Aeneas.
Then Aeneas and Achates explored the new land. Finally, Aeneas said to his allies, “Keep your spirit. Perhaps one day even these things will be a pleasure to remember.” Venus came to Aeneas and described the story of Dido, queen of the land. Venus said to her son, “your allies are safe, and the queen will be your girlfriend. Dido built a great new town, while Aeneas and Achates watched. Then the queen received the Trojans and prepared a great meal.