Aeneas is a Trojan leader, born to the mortal Anchises and the goddess of beauty and love, Venus. Thanks to his parents, Aeneas benefits from surviving the Trojan War and beginning the rule of the Roman Empire. From the beginning of the Aeneid, it is clear that Aeneas is a confident, determined, and proud man. He is a leader of men and, to many, is seen as a hero for several reasons. Throughout the book, however, there are various scenes that show different sides of Aeneas. Therefore, it is difficult to say what kind of hero he is overall. Aeneas being the son of a goddess makes him a perfect candidate to be a leader and hero. Gods and goddesses are known to make changes to the fate of characters due to their personal tastes and interests. It is clear that Aeneas' survival during the siege of Troy may have had less to do with his talent, but rather with his relationship with the gods. Aeneas accepts his fate and willingly obeys the gods during the Aeneid. He was given the goal of founding the Roman Empire and never stops trying to achieve it, even when it means he has to ...