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Victory: Augustus is glorified in the Battle of Actium; Antony and Cleopatra, the enemy, are shown fleeing; there is a scene of a parade of conquered people
--important as inspiration for Aeneas' battle
Piety: Augustus establishes 300 shrines throughout Rome; the Roman gods are glorified in the Battle of Actium; shield itself is reminder of the gods' power and skill
--reminder to Aeneas to remember the gods' help through every event
The overall idea of Book 8 is that Aeneas is preparing for a final battle and he is about to truly confront his fate. The Latin army is the last obstacle to the founding of Rome, which is Aeneas' great destiny.
Death/destruction: Hercules destroys the entire hill and breaks open Cacus' lair; the cliff's "bulk is widely shattered; "crags hang down in mighty ruin;" Cacus violently killed men
--connects to the death and destruction that is approaching for the war with the Latins
Victory: Hercules destroys Cacus' hideout and kills him; Hercules overcomes various other challenges including wars, the labors set by Juno
--connects to Aeneas' hopes for victory in battle
Paternal feelings: Evander also allows his son to go make something of himself with the Trojans but begs for him to come back safely.
--Aeneas also has important paternal roles, both as the ancestor of the Romans and as a father figure to Ascanius and Pallas
Friendship/hospitality: Evander welcomes the Trojans and is easily convinced to extend aid to the Aeneas' cause. He offers his own shabbily furnished home to Aeneas and aranged a feast for the Trojans. He also tells Aeneas of more potential allies.
--sharp contrast to the Latins
Piety: Aeneas is told by the god Tiberinus to pray to Juno and show respect for her; he is also told to honor Tiberinus.
Will of the gods: Tiberinus tells Aeneas to not worry as "the gods' swollen anger has died away;" he advises that Aeneas try to calm Juno's "anger and her threats"