Turnus’ Army

Aeneas’ Army

Latinus

Aeneas

People:

The Latins of Latium

People:

Trojan exiles

Capital:

Laurentum

Capital:

In search of one

Motivations:

Latinus does not wish to fight himself, believing that the gods have decided Aeneas must marry his daughter, Lavinia.

Motivations:

Aeneas has been offered Lavinia as a bride by Latinus. He wants to forge a peace with the Italians but is forced to fight Turnus.

Turnus

Evander

People:

The Rutulians

People:

The Arcadians

Capital:

Ardea

Capital:

Pallanteum

Motivations:

Turnus was the primary suitor of Lavinia before Aeneas arrived. He now feels he must fight for her and has assumed control of the Latins as Latinus steps down.

Motivations:

Evander had known Anchises and learnt that he shared a common ancestry with Aeneas. He sends his army under the command of his son, Pallas.

Mezentius

Tarchon

People:

The Etruscans

People:

The Etruscans

Capital:

Argylla

Capital:

Tarchna

Motivations:

Mezentius had been exiled by his people for his cruelty. He is a guest friend of Turnus and goes to war with him alongside his son, Lausus.

Motivations:

Tarchon commands the Etruscan league of cities (including some Ligurians too). They are wishing to bring Mezentius to justice.

Other Italians

The following people also contribute to Turnus’ army:

· Some other Etruscans

· The Sabines

· The Samnites

· The Volsci, led by Camilla