Virgil's Aeneid In Webster's dictionary, a leader is defined as a person who has commanding authority or influence over others. Such a leader can be found in the Aeneid, written by Virgil. The main character of the epic, Aeneas, shows a leader's journey through struggles and trials. You can see the true definition of leadership through Aeneas' strategy, courage and tenacity. During the fall of Troy, Aeneas displays strategic leadership as he pushes past the Greek lines. As the Trojan warriors defeat a surprised Greek mob, Coroebus suggests that the men wear their trophies. Aeneas agrees and has his men wear the Greek insignia as shields when they break through enemy lines. Having succeeded, Aeneas states: “Many fights, hand to hand, we fought in the darkness...