The Aeneid · Character
Achates
Loyal Trojan companion of Aeneas.
minor
First appearance: Book I
Achates shows up with force in Book I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A loyal companion of Aeneas, who accompanies him as he explores Carthage.
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In Book I: A loyal companion of Aeneas, who accompanies him as he explores Carthage. Later, in Book III: Faithful companion who first…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and mythological figures
- Figures from Trojan War past
- Major divine and mortal antagonists
- Protagonist
- Allied kings and heirs
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- Breaking point
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