Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Aeneid
noun
/əˈniːɪd/
Definition
An epic poem written by the Roman poet Virgil.
Examples
- The Aeneid is considered one of the greatest works of Latin literature.
- In school, we studied the Aeneid and discussed its themes of fate and duty.
- Aeneas is the central character of the Aeneid.
Meaning
The Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, and his journey to establish a new home in Italy, which would lead to the founding of Rome.
Synonyms
- epic
- poem
- narrative
