Juno
Definition
Juno, also known as Hera in Greek mythology, is a powerful goddess and queen of the gods. In Virgil's Aeneid, she becomes an antagonist who opposes Aeneas' mission and seeks to prevent the founding of Rome.
Related terms
Venus: The mother of Aeneas and goddess of love. She supports Aeneas' mission and often intervenes on his behalf against Juno.
Dido: The queen of Carthage who falls in love with Aeneas but is ultimately abandoned by him due to his destiny. Juno manipulates Dido's emotions to further her own agenda.
Turnus: The leader of the Rutulians and one of Aeneas' main adversaries. Juno supports Turnus in his fight against Aeneas, hoping he will prevent the founding of Rome.
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AP Latin - 5.1 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 160-218
AP Latin - 5.4 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 659-705
AP Latin - 8.5 Book XII: The Final Battle ⚔️
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