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Ascanius

British  
/ æˈskeɪnɪəs /

noun

  1. Also called: IulusRoman myth the son of Aeneas and Creusa; founder of Alba Longa, mother city of Rome

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Ascanius was out hunting and he and his hounds were directed by the Fury to where the stag was lying in the forest.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Little Ascanius was to walk along by his side.

From Romulus Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

Therefore Ascanius, fain of fight, by Phœbus' word and will660 They hold aback: but they themselves fare to the fight again, And cast their souls amidst of all the perils bare and plain.

From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by Morris, William

When the fleet at last was ready, he put a stock of provisions on board, and embarked his men,—taking, of course, Anchises and Ascanius with him.

From Romulus Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

What of the boy Ascanius? lives he and breathes he yet?

From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by Morris, William

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