... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > Roman gods and legends > the story of Aeneas' wanderings to Italy (Virgil, Aeneid) > the Trojans reach the mouth of the Tiber and land in Latium (Virgil, Aeneid VII-VIII) > the Trojans with King Latinus > the Trojan embassy sent by Aeneas is welcomed by Latinus, who offers to make an alliance and to give Lavinia in marriage