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Juno's Role In The Aeneid
In the Aeneid we have both, Aeneas, destined by the same fate as Juno such as being the founder of Rome, and Juno, persistently dogging his way. Juno was the Roman goddess who protected the nation as well as keeping a special watch over all women in her city. . In addition, she was also acknowledge as the Roman version of love and marriage, Hera. According to the legend, there was something significant about Juno and the city Carthage. Juno had another connection to the city by playing a major role in the founding of Rome or, a major role in delaying the founding of Rome by her sinful ways. The story of Aeneas and his destiny to finding the city was another example of the fury they had towards each other. According to Virgil, there was a little
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