... as the perfect teacher, whom all poets should respect and imitate. The Aeneid has offered guidance and inspiration to multitudinous numbers of people. Unlike the Iliad and Odyssey, which are "oral" epics, the Aeneid is a "literary" epic, for it is the product of a settled, highly civilized society. Reading and understanding ... is known far and wide for his many achievements and adventures; Aeneas receives an incredible amount of respect and esteem from many of the important characters throughout this epic story. As far as history and legend goes, Aeneas name comes up in many other epics...

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• Grade Level: High School