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The Aeneid · Character

Mercury

God messenger who reminds Aeneas of his destiny.

minor

First appearance: Book IV

Mercury shows up with force in Book IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sent by Jupiter to warn Aeneas to leave Carthage and pursue his destiny in Italy.
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JUJunoAEAeneasDIDidoVEVenusNENeptuneMEMercury

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  • Minor characters and mythological figures
  • Major divine and mortal antagonists
  • Protagonist
  • Figures from Trojan War past

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