Dido

Dido in Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology

(Διδώ), also called Elissa, which is probably her more genuine name in the eastern traditions, was a Phoenician princess, and the reputed founder of Carthage. The substance of her story is given by Justin (18.4, &c.), which has been embellished and variously modified by other writers, especially by Virgil, who has used the story very freel...

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