Definition: The term "Aeneas" comes directly from the Latin verb "aenae," which means "to be born." It was a common name used by ancient Greek poets to refer to a son or daughter who had been brought up in another person's household, often with no knowledge of their father's identity. In this context, "Aeneas" referred to an unnamed boy born into the household of his mother's family (or to an illegitimate child). The term was widely used in classical literature for both male and female names. The precise meaning of "Aeneas" varies depending on the author or era, but it seems that "Aeneas" is a name given to boys born of two different families. It could be used as a gender-neutral form of name for girls or boys (e.g., Aeneasius) in some contexts. The word "Aeneas" has been referenced in many works from ancient Greece and Rome, including poetry and prose, illustrating how it may have had cultural significance.

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