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aeneid

 

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Noun aeneid has 1 sense
  1. Aeneid - an epic in Latin by Virgil; tells the adventures of Aeneas after the Trojan War; provides an illustrious historical background for the Roman Empire
    --1 is a kind of
    epic poem, heroic poem, epic, epos

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Aeneid

Description:

The term "Aeneid" refers to an epic Latin poem written by the Roman poet Virgil between 29 and 19 BCE. The Aeneid tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan warrior who voyages to Italy and becomes the ancestor of the Romans. It is considered one of the greatest works of ancient literature.

Sample Sentences:

  • The Aeneid explores themes of heroism, fate, and the founding of Rome.
  • I studied the Aeneid extensively in my Latin literature class.
  • The Aeneid is divided into twelve books or chapters.
  • Virgil spent over a decade working on the Aeneid, striving for perfection.

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