Book 10 begins with a council of the gods. Jupiter accuses the gods of fighting among themselves. Venus talks about the conflict in Italy and accuses Juno of inciting it. Juno responds by blaming all of the issues on Aeneas. Jupiter decides not to take sides, but to leave the rest in the hands of the fates. While this is happening, Turnus and the Rutulians continue to wage war against the Trojans who are desperately trying to fight back from their walls. Meanwhile, Aeneas is sailing down the river with all of his new allies. One of Aeneas’ ships, which has been turned into a divine being, visits him and tells him of the battle happening between Turnus and the Trojans, and pushes his boat to ensure a swift arrival. As the sun rises, Aeneas and his allies arrive and begin fighting back against the Rutulians. Turnus sees them arrive and directs his armies to turn to face them. A great battle commences. Many men die on both sides, yet still the battle continues. Pallas an...
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