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Key Terms
arma virumque cano
Vergil's immortal ______ lines: 'I sing of arms and the man,' which serve as the poem's programmatic statement.
Muse
A ______ source of inspiration, invoked by epic poets to help tell their stories.
proem
The ______ lines of an epic poem, which state the themes, main character, and central conflict.
ira
The bitter ______ or wrath, specifically Juno's relentless anger against Aeneas.
fatum
The concept of ______ or destiny, which drives Aeneas's journey and is often challenged by divine will.
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