The Gods in "The Aeneid"

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This paper analyzes the main theme found in "The Aeneid", that is that the gods will have their way even when some of them differ in opinion from other gods. The paper describes the writings by Virgil that the Italian gods and goddesses are connected closely to the humans in the story and how the gods in The Aeneid play a vital role in directing humans to do their will even when there are negative consequences from their actions.

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" The Gods in "The Aeneid" "The God of Love obeys, and sets aside his bow and quiver, and his plumy pride; he walks Iulus in his mother's sight, and in the sweet resemblance takes delight. The goddess then to your Ascanius flies..." (Virgil, Aeneid.1.i). Cupid, the god of love, takes the form of Aeneas's son so that the queen will fall passionately in love with Aeneas. This is only part one and the gods are active in the story:"The Aeneid" by Virgil. The main theme found in "The Aeneid" is the gods will have their way even when some of them differ in opinion from other gods. "

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