A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.174 Word Nerd: Venus

The transcript discusses symbols from ancient mythology, focusing on doves associated with Venus, representing love and fidelity. It then delves into Hermia's oath referencing the tragic story of Queen Dido from Virgil's Aeneid, where Dido falls in love with Aeneas, who later abandons her, leading to her tragic demise.

What do doves symbolize in the context of Hermia's oath?

What mythological story is alluded to by Hermia's swearing by the fire that burned the Carthage Queen?

Who is Prince Aeneas and what is his significance in the story of Queen Dido?

How does the theme of fidelity manifest in the relationship between Aeneas and Dido?

What led to Queen Dido's tragic fate after Aeneas abandoned her?