Augustus In The Aeneid Analysis

At first glance, Virgil’s The Aeneid, is the epitome of Rome’s great history. The Aeneid even gives the protagonist, Aeneas, a prophecy of all the great leaders and founders that were to come build the Roman Empire into what it was during Augustus’ rule. Despite Aeneas' contribution to not only Roman history but also Roman mythology, snippets of The Aeneid easily give the impression of History with an underlying sense of propaganda. Throughout Book 6 of The Aeneid there are many references to Emperor Augustus insinuating that he is their savior and light out of their predicament. Moreover, in light of the era this epic was written in, it is questionable how much [or whether or not] Augustus’s rule influenced Virgil’s poetry. History obviously
The Forum of Augustus was accompanied by the Forum of Caesar and the Forum of Romanum. All of which dedicated to people whom have contributed to Rome’s prosperity. With this evidence alone, one cannot simply deduce that this history was used to glorify himself. To go off of that alone would insinuate that Augustus was
Although the whole entire course of the epic poem illustrates and embodies the struggle of the Trojans and their history of migration, the reader can see a brief glimpse into the future of what is now known as ancient Rome. This is a vital part, especially within Roman mythology, however the Anchises finds a way to mention how Caesar will bring Rome forth to the “Age of Gold” (The Aeneid VI. 1065.) This makes the correlation between Augustus and Roman history evident, and it is still questionable to what extent the celebration of history was