How are Gods depicted in the Aeneid?

In the Aeneid, Gods play a dynamic role in determining the fate of mortals. They have the most power and controls over the others and they are inimitable. Making sacrifices and prayers to the Gods determine if they are going to use their power and force to either help you or go against you in every possible way. Jupiter is the king of the gods, who has the most power to rule other gods and has a supreme control. While Jupiter encourages destiny, the other gods cannot act against his will. Throughout this epic, the godly influence can be seen as more of help than obstruction to Aeneas. Even though, Aeneas made sacrifices and prays to Juno, she tries to destroy Aeneas and makes it difficult for Aeneas to perform his duty. Despite of Juno creating barriers for Aeneas to fulfill his mission, Jupiter and other gods helps him to overcome every barrier and helps him to complete his mission. Furthermore, Aeneas’s mother Venus who is a goddess helps him during his difficult times. Venus shows that Aeneas has all the support and help from the gods and that will assure his protection from all the gods.

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