Virgil Hero is a character from the epic poem, The Aeneid, written by the Roman poet Virgil. He is the protagonist of the story and is depicted as a brave and noble warrior. AENEAS is the son of Anchises and Venus, and is the leader of the Trojan refugees who are searching for a new home after the fall of Troy. He is a symbol of Roman virtue and courage, and is often seen as an ancestor of the Roman people.