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May 30, 2002
Dido in Roman Mythology
Dido also known as Elissa founded the modern day Carthage. She was originally a princess of Tyre but left for modern day Tunisia when her husband was murdered by her brother. She bought a small plot of land and founded the city of Carthage with a small band of followers. One day Aenis (the Trojan hero) arrived in Carthage by accident after being blown off course. Dido and Aenis fell in love but the Roman God Jupiter sent Mercury with a message to Aenis to continue on his journey. Aenis left Carthage and Dido behind. Dido in sadness over the loss of her love killed herself. For a better idea of what happened I'm sure Virgil's Aeneid will accomodate your curiosity. (A summary for the rest of us)
In other news Dido Armstrong is a pretty good recording artist.
more info at Genealogical guide to Greek mythology
Posted at May 30, 2002 09:17 AM