The beginning of this work pays homage to the Aeneid with the line "They were men of no ordinary stature, equally at home in war and in dangers of every kind," introducing the main characters as bold and adventurous people. In the fifth canto of this work, the main characters say good-bye to the familiar constellations of the northern world and are introduced to the Southern Cross and St. Elmo's fire. This poem also pays homage to King Sebastian, and the title of this work refers to the sons of a companion of Bacchus, who was also the mythical first settler of a certain country. For 10 points, identify this poem by Luis Vaz de Camoens about t
The beginning of this work pays homage to the Aeneid with the line "They were men of no ordinary stature, equally at home in war and in dangers of every kind," introducing the main characters as bold and adventurous people. In the fifth canto of this work, the main characters say good-bye to the familiar constellations of the northern world and are introduced to the Southern Cross and St. Elmo's fire. This poem also pays homage to King Sebastian, and the title of this work refers to the sons of a companion of Bacchus, who was also the mythical first settler of a certain country. For 10 points, identify this poem by Luis Vaz de Camoens about the exploits of Vasco da Gama, the national epic of Portugal.
The beginning of this work pays homage to the Aeneid with the line "They were men of no ordinary stature, equally at home in war and in dangers of every kind," introducing the main characters as bold and adventurous people.
{Os Lusiadas} [or The {Lusiads}]