Defeat and Victory

Defeat and Victory

        Troy burned down and Aeneas was torn between defending Troy and saving his race. If he chose to fight hopeless battle, he will die in his native soil and the Trojan bloodline will cease to exist. If he chose to escape with his family and other comrades, he will be able to save their race but Troy will be completely destroyed by the Greeks and all the Trojans in the city will be slaughtered. He chose the latter and journeyed to fulfill his prophecy – his hope of a new home.

          Aeneas sailed from Troy to Italy, with so many stopovers along the way. He went to Carthage and met Dido, who he loved but he was forced to leave her to find Italy and build his new city. He met friends and foes. He fought and won battles. He faced mortals and immortals.

          If Troy hadn’t burned down, Aeneas wouldn’t have to endure the long journey with so many obstacles laid for him. But if that didn’t happen he wouldn’t have found Italy and build his new home that will be the foundation of the great Roman Empire. He wouldn’t learn the lessons that shaped his life. His defeat – the fall of Troy – led to his victory.