# Turnus — The Aeneid character guide

> Turnus in The Aeneid by Virgil.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Fierce Turnus, young Turnus, proud Turnus, Deluded Turnus

**First appearance:** 0006-book-vii

## Who they are

Rutulian prince and Aeneas's primary antagonist in Italy.

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