Ascanius

Ascanius is a character from Roman mythology, also known as Iulus. He is the son of the legendary hero Aeneas and the ancestor of the Roman people. After Aeneas's journey from Troy to Italy, Ascanius played a key role in establishing the future Roman lineage. His name is symbolic of new beginnings and the founding of Rome, and he is often depicted as a youthful figure representing hope and continuity of his family’s legacy. In Roman stories, Ascanius’s actions and lineage link the ancient Trojan origins to the rise of Rome.