Hercules was the son of Alcmena and Jupiter.

His worship at Rome dated from very early times, as is shown by the legend--mentioned by Livy--that it was established by Romulus according to Greek usage as it had been instituted by Evander.
XVI.

The olive branch was the sign--universally recognised in antiquity--of a desire for peace.
XX.

The Daunian race means the Rutulians.

Daunus was the father of Turnus.Cf.Book XII.