Vergil, Aeneid, Books 6, 8, and 12
How does Vergil's portrayal of Turnus' death at the end of Book XII diverge from Livy's account of the same event in terms of the hero's acceptance of fate?
In translating a plea for peace from Latin to English, which option could most likely understate the urgency in the speaker's voice?
What Latin word refers to a "war" or "battle"?
Who must ultimately decide whether there will be peace or further warfare between Trojans and Latins at the end of Book XII?
Which word means "enemy" in Latin?
In what way does Virgil demonstrate the intensity of the final battle between Aeneas and Turnus?
What term describes the repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or verses?
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What does “arma” translate to?
Which instance of metonymy most significantly shapes our perception of the Rutulians' morale in Vergil's depiction?
In what way does Virgil use mythological references in Book XII to reflect on Rome's historical trajectory?