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Æneid, Book 1, written in Latin by Virgil, recounts the epic journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, as he flees the fall of Troy and sets out to fulfill his destiny: to found Rome. The book opens with Aeneas and his fleet sailing towards Italy, only to be beset by a fierce storm unleashed by Juno, who harbors a deep-seated hatred for the Trojans. The storm scatters the fleet, and Aeneas, with seven ships, seeks refuge on the shores of North Africa. There, he is welcomed by Dido, the Queen of Carthage. Venus, Aeneas’s mother, intervenes to ensure her son’s safety and the warm reception by Dido, setting the stage for a complex relationship that will influence the course of Aeneas’s mission.This foundational work of Latin literature explores themes of fate, duty, and the human cost of empire. Virgil’s powerful verse and vivid imagery continue to resonate with readers, making 'Æneid, Book 1' a timeless exploration of the human condition within the grand sweep of history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.