Jove summons all the gods to a meeting to discuss the mortals' war. Aeneas, asking only to be buried with his slain son, puts sword to throat.

Aeneas meets Dido, who falls in love with him aided by Cupid, Venus, and Juno. Marriage in a cave follows.

Juno and Venus decide to split up aeneas and Dido as spoils. Dido commits suicide.

Aeneas aspires to conquer the Latian state, and his foes, lead by Turnus, prepare for war.

Battle lines are drawn, and the bloodshed begins as Aeneas leads his army against that of Turnus.

Features a biography of the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro (70-19BCE), and offers a study guide to his many poetic works.

Read translations of Virgil's famous works, including The Aeneid. Post comments and questions on the bulletin boards.

Guide to this most celebrated of writers. Explore his impact in Late Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.

Comprehensive resource for the study of this Roman poet. Includes a bibliography, a discussion group, translations, maps, and related links.