Higher Virgil Extract 1 flashcards

Front

Which city did Juno care for more than all other lands?

Back

Carthage

Front

What did Juno plan for Carthage?

Back

To be ruler of all the nations, if the Fates would allow it.

Front

What was Juno's fear regarding the line descended from Trojan blood?

Back

She is afraid because they (the Romans) will be responsible for the destruction of Carthage.

Front

Why was Juno angry with the Trojans?

Back

She fought on the Greek side in the Trojan War; Paris, prince of Troy gave Venus the golden apple 'for the fairest' and not her; Aeneas is Venus' son; the Trojans' descendants will be the Romans who will destroy Carthage

Front

Who is Juno?

Back

Queen of the Roman gods. Goddess of marriage and married women.