... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > Roman gods and legends > the story of Aeneas' wanderings to Italy (Virgil, Aeneid) > the battle of Latium (I): the siege of the Trojan camp and the return of Aeneas > the siege of the Trojan camp ~ battle of Latium (Virgil, Aeneid IX) > Ascanius' first deeds: he kills Numanus (Remulus), Turnus' brother-in-law > Apollo, in the guise of Butes, advises Ascanius to abstain from further fighting