t; Aeneas now must make a decision, does he stay with Dido, the woman he loves, or does he continue his journey to found Rome? Even though Aeneas "longs to soften, soothe [Dido's] sorrow" (Aeneid, 4:540) because he cares for her, "pious Aeneas carries out the gods'/instructions" (Aeneid, 4:544-545). Pietas is love for Gods and putting aside your own heart to comply with the will of Gods. Therefore, Aeneas gives up Dido and instead chooses Rome and its glorious future. He is being dutiful by following the words of Mercury, who in turn represents Jove, God o
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