... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > Roman gods and legends > the story of Aeneas' wanderings to Italy (Virgil, Aeneid) > Aeneas' wanderings to Italy: from Troy to Carthage (Virgil, Aeneid II-III) > Aeneas leaves the country of Troy > a miracle occurs in Aeneas' house: Ascanius' head catches fire but it does not harm him