Interview with Aeneas

Time Magazine had the pleasure to sit down with Aeneas and conduct an interview discussing everything from the gods to the role of fate in his life:

Q: Aeneas, how would you describe the influence the gods have in your life?
A: Although the gods do not control fate, they still play a major role in my life. For example, it was fate for me to go off and establish Rome. When I ignored Hector's warning about the Greek invasion and decided to fight them, my life was spared while most of my men died. This was a result of the gods protecting me so that my fate could be carried out and I could establish Rome. If it weren't for the gods, I would be dead right now.

Q: Did any of the gods play a role in the downfall of Troy?
A: Yes, throughout many events in this war, Minerva seemed to play an important role in the downfall of Troy. Minerva was the goddess that encouraged us to bring the horse into the gates of Troy. This was a trick, for there were Greek men hidden in this horse ready to attack and invade us.

Q: I understand your mother, Venus, is a god. Has she ever intervened in your life and encouraged you to do something that you wouldn't have done if it wasn't for her?
A: Yes, my mother actually intervened at the perfect time in my life, for she discouraged me from doing something dishonorable that I would later regret. After Priam's death, I was furious. I took out my anger on Helen, whom I felt was the cause of all this death. I was so close to killing her when my mother came down and talked me out of it.

Q: Did any of the gods maliciously contribute to the death of any Trojans you know of?
A: Sadly, yes. Minerva, once again making it clear she was against the Trojans, sent snakes to kill Lacoon and his sons.

Q: How do you know Minerva sent the snakes and they weren't just normal snakes?
A: The way in which the snakes went directly for Lacoon and his sons shows they had a mission and a certain victim to kill. The snakes had burning, red eyes and they coiled their bodies around the men, strangling them and filled them with venom.

Q: Overall, how did you feel about the Minerva's intervention in your life? Venus'?
A: Minerva's intervention in my life was not appreciated at all. She caused more hurt and pain in my life than needed. She tricked my men and I into allowing the horse to come into our city and viciously went out of her way to send supernatural snakes to kill Lacoon and his sons. There was no reason for her intervention, for if it was Troy's fate to fall, it would have happened, with or without her interventions. On the other hand, gods who were on the Trojans side, like my mother, Venus, truly intervened for the best in my life. I am grateful for my mother's intervention and all the other gods that tried to make sure Troy truly fell honorably.

Q: Well that concludes our interview. Is there anything else you'd like to say?
A: I'd like to take this time to honor all those who died throughout this war. Priam, Lacoon and his sons, Hector, and many other brave men all lost their lives trying to defend Troy and change its fate. Fate is inevitable, and it is imperative that everyone remembers that and honors its influence in our lives.

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