How did Virgil incorporate Greek myths into Roman narratives?
The ancient myths of the Greeks provided a rich, universal language to explore the human condition and the divine order. I drew upon these traditions, adapting them to serve Roman sensibilities and historical aspirations. For instance, the journey of Aeneas echoes Homer's epics, yet it is reoriented towards Rome's founding. I sought to show how the struggles and wisdom of earlier ages informed our own present, demonstrating that 'sunt lacrimae rerum et mentem mortalia tangunt'—there are tears for things and mortal concerns touch the mind. This continuity allows for a deeper understanding of our own epic narrative.