"In makin Aeneas burn incense, Virgil follows the custom of his own time rather than historical verity." — Anthon, 1891

Ancient censer

"In makin Aeneas burn incense, Virgil follows the custom of his own time rather than historical verity."…

Dryden was a famous poet.

John Dryden

Dryden was a famous poet.

This painting by J. William Turner is of Lake Avernus. It is also known as the gates to the Underworld. It can now be found in the National Gallery in Washington D.C.

The Golden Bough

This painting by J. William Turner is of Lake Avernus. It is also known as the gates to the Underworld.…

A spirally coiled horn from Virgil's works.

Spirally Coiled Horn

A spirally coiled horn from Virgil's works.

A famous Roman poet, born near Mantua, in northern Italy, Oct. 15, 70; died in Brundusium, Sept. 22, in the year 19 B.C.

Virgil

A famous Roman poet, born near Mantua, in northern Italy, Oct. 15, 70; died in Brundusium, Sept. 22,…