The Aeneid · Character
Alecto
Fury sent by Juno to incite war.
minor
First appearance: Book VII
Alecto shows up with force in Book VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Fury sent by Juno to sow discord, poisoning Amata and provoking Turnus.
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This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Turnus reaches an emotional and psychological peak of fury and…
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