The Aeneid · Character
Mnestheus
Trojan captain and loyal follower of Aeneas.
minor
Also known as Bold Mnestheus, Strong Mnestheus, Great Mnestheus
First appearance: book v
Mnestheus shows up with force in Book IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Commissioned by Aeneas to share the command and walks the round on the walls.
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- Minor characters and mythological figures
- Figures from Trojan War past
- Major divine and mortal antagonists
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- Breaking point
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