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Iulus

/ aɪˈjuːləs /

noun

  1. Roman myth another name for Ascanius
  2. Roman myth the son of Ascanius, founder of the Julian gens or clan


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But in the meanwhile Mnestheus and Achates and Iulus led Æneas to the camp, leaning on his spear.

Then did Æneas arm himself again, and when he had kissed Iulus and bidden him farewell, he went forth to the battle.

Iulus is properly spelt Iullus (as in inscriptions), and is for Iovillos, a diminutive from the stem of Iuppiter.

Aeneas, who escaped from the city carrying his father on his shoulders, led forth also his little son Iulus.

Ascanius left a son whose name was Iulus, while Æneas Silvius was Lavinia's heir.

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