Who was Aeneas and where did he go after the war?

Aeneas is a character from Roman mythology, notably featured in Virgil's epic poem, the "Aeneid." He was a Trojan hero and the son of the prince Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite. After the fall of Troy, Aeneas embarked on a journey to find a new homeland, ultimately traveling to Italy, where he is said to have founded the lineage that would lead to the Roman people. His journey symbolizes themes of duty, fate, and the quest for a new beginning.