The story of the Aeneid is not only similar to the Odyssey but also to many people in our history who have been been renowned hero’s, but have been known as villains by others. Aeneas in many ways reminds me of Columbus, he travels a brave journey with his men across the sea to stumble upon America, and forces native americans out. Aeneas on the other hand was chosen to be the founder of Rome, and had many obstacles but in his way but ultimately did birth the city of Rome. Aeneas had many problems with the gods who gave him a hard time had at sea while battling other conflicts. So although he may have abused his powers in some ways, I still view him as a hero.