Aeneas is tested by the gods from "summary" of Aeneid by Virgil,Frederick Ahl
Throughout the epic poem, Aeneas is constantly faced with challenges and obstacles that test his courage, loyalty, and determination. These trials are often orchestrated by the gods themselves, who use Aeneas as a pawn in their own divine schemes. In Book I, Aeneas is tested when Juno, the queen of the gods, unleashes a storm upon his fleet as they attempt to sail to Italy. Aeneas must navigate through treacherous waters and endure the wrath of the goddess in order to fulfill his destiny. In Book II, Aeneas faces another test when he is forced to flee from the burning city of Troy, carrying his father Anchises on his back and leading his son Ascanius by the hand. His loyalty to his family is put to the ultimate t...
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