Packet 4: Tossup 2

Two doves guide this hero to a sacred object (-5[1])which he then uses on a journey guided by Deiphobe. This hero is told that he will marry again by the ghost of his dead wife Creusa. (15[3])While this hero (15[1])is on a hunting expedition, a goddess sends a rainstorm (-5[1])that forces him into a (*) cave for shelter, (10[2])where he meets (10[1])one of his lovers. (10[1])The Sibyl of Cumae (10[1])helps this (-5[1])hero use a golden bough (-5[1])to descend into the underworld. (10[2]-5[2])This (0[1]-5[1])hero carried (-5[1])his father Anchises (-5[1])on his back (-5[1])when escaping from Troy. For 10 points, (10[2])name this hero who has a tragic love affair with Dido (10[1])in his namesake epic (10[1])by Virgil. (10[1])■END■ (10[4]0[6])

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