The Journey of Aeneas from Troy to Rome

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Simeon Netchev
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published on 21 June 2022
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A map illustrating the epic journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero (according to Virgil's poem The Aeneid) who, destined to found Rome, flees Troy after its fall and, much like Odysseus, spends years wandering the Mediterranean. He encounters the Cyclopes, loses his father, falls in love with Dido, Queen of Carthage, betrays her (and, if the legend is to be believed - sows the seeds of the Punic Wars of the future), descends into the Underworld, loses friends and battles enemies in Italy.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2022, June 21). The Journey of Aeneas from Troy to Rome. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16056/the-journey-of-aeneas-from-troy-to-rome/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Journey of Aeneas from Troy to Rome." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 21, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16056/the-journey-of-aeneas-from-troy-to-rome/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Journey of Aeneas from Troy to Rome." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Jun 2022. Web. 22 Jan 2025.

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