All 8 Uses of
prodigy
in
The Aeneid
- Portents and prodigies their souls amaz'd; But most, when this stupendous pile was rais'd: Then flaming meteors, hung in air, were seen, And thunders rattled thro' a sky serene.†
Book 2
- There, while I went to crop the sylvan scenes, And shade our altar with their leafy greens, I pull'd a plant —with horror I relate A prodigy so strange and full of fate.†
Book 3 *
- Now, when my soul had shaken off her fears, I call my father and the Trojan peers; Relate the prodigies of Heav'n, require What he commands, and their advice desire.†
Book 3
- Talk is her business, and her chief delight To tell of prodigies and cause affright.†
Book 4
- It happen'd once (a boding prodigy!)†
Book 7
- Besides this answer, tell my royal guest, I add to his commands my own request: One only daughter heirs my crown and state, Whom not our oracles, nor Heav'n, nor fate, Nor frequent prodigies, permit to join With any native of th' Ausonian line.†
Book 7
- Then, to th' Arcadian king: "This prodigy (Dismiss your fear) belongs alone to me.†
Book 8
- Asylas on his prow the third appears, Who heav'n interprets, and the wand'ring stars; From offer'd entrails prodigies expounds, And peals of thunder, with presaging sounds.†
Book 10
Definition:
someone with exceptional ability -- especially at a young age
or:
an impressive example of something
or:
an impressive example of something