... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > Roman gods and legends > the story of Aeneas' wanderings to Italy (Virgil, Aeneid) > second stay of Aeneas in Sicily (Virgil, Aeneid V) > celebration of the anniversary of the death of Anchises > the contests held in memory of Anchises > the shooting contest during Aeneas' stay in Sicily: a fluttering dove, attached to the mast of a ship, is used as target