Foundation Myth

• Aeneas


  survivor of Trojan war
• Why was Aeneas portrayed as a hero?


  carried his father on his back - Roman liked the story of relationship between man and father
• Who was Aeneas' mother?

  Goddess Venus
• Who fell in love with Aeneas

  Carthage Queen Dido
• What led to the Punic Wars

  Aeneas had to leave because of his duties and Queen Dido was so heartbroken that she killed herself which led to the Punic wars
• Why did King Latinus try and drive out Aeneas and his friends

  When they arrived in Italy they stole food
• When did King Latinus form a strong friendship with Aeneas

  after seeing Aeneas in battle
• What did King Latinus give Aeneas

  gave Aeneas his daughter (Lavinia) to unite Trojans with King Latinus' tribe
• Lavinium


  name of Aeneas' new settlement which he built
• Alba Longa


  Aeneus’ son created another settlement
• Which source talked about Alba Longa

  Livy
• Was there evidence of Alba Longa?


  no archaeological evidence of this civilisation

  foundation was found but dated back to a time different to Aeneus so he couldnt have made it