Aeneas

Aeneas was the progenitor of the Romans in Roman mythology.

Trojan War
Aeneas was one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan War, rivaled only by Hector. During the war, he fought against other notable Greek heroes including Diomedes, Idomeneus, and Achilles. Aeneas fought on the side of the Trojans until he was told by the gods to flee. Although he escaped the chaos with his father, son, and household gods, he lost his wife.

Carthage
After the Trojan War, Aeneas wandered across the Mediterranean while battling against the hostility of Juno. At one point during their voyage, they washed ashore the African city Carthage. The founder and queen of Carthage, Dido, welcomed them and eventually started an affair with Aeneas. The gods, worried that his love might distract him from his destiny in Italy, sent Mercury to command Aeneas to leave Carthage, which he did so reluctantly. Afterwards, Dido committed suicide and, after reuniting in the Underworld, still refused to speak with him due to him abandoning her.

Italy
After settling in Italy, Aeneas became an ally of King Latinus and was arranged to marry Lavinia, the daughter of King Latinus. Turnus, an old suitor of Lavinia, declared war against Aeneas due to his jealousy and probing by Juno. After a vicious battle, Aeneas finally killed Turnus and founded the city of Lavinium.

Death
At his death, Aeneas was deified by his mother, Venus, and became Indiges.

Other Names

 * Aineias