There is a place the Greeks have named Hesperia— an ancient land with strong arms and fat soil. The men who lived there were Oenotrians; but now it is said that their descendants call 220 the country “Italy” after their leader. That is the home for us. Iasius— our father, founder of the Trojan race— and Dardanus were both born there. Rise up and bring to old Anchises these sure words: 225 to seek out Corythus, Ausonia; for Jupiter denies you Dicte’s fields.’
