Aeneas sees the ghost of Hector from "summary" of Aeneid by Virgil,Frederick Ahl
As Aeneas wanders in the city of Carthage, he is struck by a sudden wave of grief for his fallen city of Troy. Overcome by despair, he weeps at the sight of the magnificent murals depicting scenes from the Trojan War. It is at this moment that he sees the ghost of Hector, the great Trojan hero who was killed by Achilles. Hector's ghost appears to Aeneas in a vision, clad in armor and bearing the wounds he received in battle. Hector's ghost speaks to Aeneas, urging him to remember his duty and press on in his quest for a new home for the Trojan people. He reminds Aeneas of the glory of Troy and the sacrifices made by its citizens. Despite his own tragic fate, Hector's spirit is filled with courage and determination, serving as a beacon of inspiration for ...
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