This article contains majorGladiator II spoilers.
It wants to say something too.
And inGladiator II, he and writer David Scarpa mine similar subtext from ancient mythology.
Aeneas goes on to lead his fellow survivors on a perilous journey across the seas to Italy.
Constructed between 29 and 19 B.C.
He is, after all, introduced to the unborn souls of Romes future heroes.
How The Aeneid Ties Into Gladiator IIs Story
So how does this relate to Lucius journey?
But there are other parallels between Aeneas and Lucius too.
An acceptance of obligation.
A higher calling, if you will.
Expect more mighty labors ahead…
