Latinus

Latinus is a figure from Roman mythology and literature, often depicted as a king of the Latins, an early Latin-speaking people in Italy. He is known primarily from Virgil’s *Aeneid*, where he plays a key role in the story of Rome’s legendary origins. Latinus is portrayed as a wise and just ruler who seeks peaceful alliances and is central to the integration of different tribes that eventually form Rome. His character symbolizes leadership, diplomacy, and the foundational myth that connects the Latin people to the early history of Rome.