the extent Augustus and his regime is promoted in the epic

• passages which are unequivocal praise of Augustus
• where he is mentioned by name and his achievements are referred to
• references which could be veiled praise of Augustus
• passages which are in line with Augustus' policies e.g. respect for the traditional ways or the importance of the family unit
• could be there because they are sentiments which Virgil wants to express anyway
• some thinks that the character of Aeneas is based on Augustus