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The Aeneid · Character

Venulus

Latin envoy sent to Diomede for aid.

minor

Also known as Thus Venulus, Twas Venulus

First appearance: book xi

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DIDidoAEAeneasTUTurnusMEMessapusDIDiomedeVEVenulus

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  • Minor characters and mythological figures
  • Figures from Trojan War past
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See Venulus in book xi