Following the epic adventures of the Odyssey and the Iliad, the Aeneid emerges as the blockbuster conclusion to the hero’s journey. Crafted by Virgil between 29 and 19 B.C., it’s a captivating saga centered around Aeneas, the lone Trojan hero who survives the catastrophic fall of Troy. Think of it as the ultimate crossover event, where the world of the Iliad meets the world of the Odyssey. While the Iliad takes us through ten years of relentless war, it leaves us hanging without revealing what comes next. The Aeneid picks up the pieces, delivering the full package: the high-stakes conflict between Greeks and Trojans, the Trojan Horse subterfuge, the fates of iconic figures like Achilles, Priam, and Paris, and the fiery destruction of the great Asian city. But the real star is Aeneas himself, the perfect fusion of classic heroism and modern depth. He’s a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield yet wears his heart on his sleeve, embodying unwavering compassion. His escape from the fiery ruins of Troy symbolizes nothing less than the birth of modern humanity as we know it today.

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