The Aeneid and the Belief System Just like the belief system today, the story of Aeneas and how he felt compelled to follow the gods and their direction, shows us that in every era, there were beliefs that mattered to all people of all cultures. In "The Aeneid" there are many mentions of gods and how their influence convinced Aeneas to travel until he arrived in Italy and founded the new Rome. Although today most of us only believe in one and many gods, "The Aeneid" provides insight into Trojan life and the importance of the role of the gods to the Trojans. In the story “The Aeneid,” Aeneas recounts how he escaped the burning city with his father and son. It also speaks of the hearth gods who represent their fallen city. Confirmed by the gods that a glorious future awaits Aeneas in Italy, he sets sail with a fleet containing the surviving citizens of Troy. Aeneas recounts the trials they face on their journey in this epic tale. Twice they attempted to build a new city, but were driven out by bad omens and epidemics. He also tells his way to Carthage where he meets Dido. Even though Cupid played a role in Aeneas and Dido's romantic relationship, Aeneas still feels the need to move. Articles such as "Roman Religion" relate that Roman religion was more of a performed ritual than a faith or deity. However, Virgil shows faith and divinity more than rituals in his writing of “The Aeneid.” They also mention that religion and politics were closely linked. (Religion and Roman, 1998) We know that political connections with religion also exist in our time. This is more the case in Catholic religions such as the Pope and not in other religions like Baptists or Methodists, but it is still the case, and has been around since colonial times and the early beginnings of the 'West.