Aeneas, half man-half god, founder of the Roman Empire, was one of the few Trojans that survived the war. Because his mother is the goddess Venus, he was protected by her powers, and thus left unharmed throughout the war. He was destined for greatness and survival, therefore after the defeat of the Trojans, Aeneas traveled to Italy to found the Roman Empire. Throughout his journey to Rome he endured many varied obstacles, from battling the terrifying Underworld to having his notorious romance with Queen Dido of Carthage. During the Trojan War, Aeneas was a model of the perfect soldier. Always putting his duties first, he was a brave and noble fighter. He never let anything get in the way of his duty, not even love.