Definition: The English translation "Aeneis" is an ancient Greek term that originally referred to a poem, perhaps the most famous of all Greek epic poems. The term was used in the 4th century BC for the epic poem "Onward, O Voyager," written by the Greek poet Pyrrho. "The Aeneid" is a long and detailed narrative poem by Alexander the Great (196-07), which tells about his journey to Italy and his eventual victory over the powerful Roman emperor Commodus. The poem recounts events from early life in Greece, the rise of Alexander the Great and his conquests, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the great battle of Marathon. The word "Aeneis" is a Latinized form of Greek that means "Aeneas," which refers to Alexander the Great and his success as the ruler of the Aeolian Islands (modern-day Greece). The term "Aeneid" was used in the 4th century BC for the epic poem "Onward, O Voyager."

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