errābant, āctī Fātīs, maria omnia circum
Definition
The phrase "errābant, āctī Fātīs, maria omnia circum" refers to the wandering of Aeneas and his companions at the command of the gods. It describes their journey across the seas in search of a new homeland.
Related terms
Aeneas: The legendary hero and leader of the Trojan survivors who embarks on a journey to found Rome.
Fātēs: The three goddesses who control human destiny in Roman mythology.
Marīa omnium circum: Refers to all the seas surrounding them as they wander.
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AP Latin - 1.1 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1, Lines 1-209
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