Editing Anchises (section)

=== Book 2 ===
[[File:Aineias Ankhises Louvre F118.jpg|thumb|Aeneas carrying Anchises from Troy. 520-510 BC.]]
Anchises' first major appearance comes in Book 2. He is mentioned while Aeneas is telling [[Dido]] about the fall of Troy.<ref name=":3" /> During the fall of Troy, Aeneas makes his way home to save Anchises, his wife [[Creusa (wife of Aeneas)|Creusa]], and his son Ascanius.<ref name=":3" /> At first Anchises refuses to go with Aeneas and tells Aeneas to leave without him.<ref name=":3" /> Aeneas refuses to leave Anchises and declares that they will all die in Troy.<ref name=":3" /> Creusa argues with Aeneas over his decision and while they are arguing a painless flame appears on Ascanius' head.<ref name=":3" /> Anchises notices this and prays to Jupiter for a sign that they must leave.<ref name=":3" /> Just then they hear thunder and see a falling star.<ref name=":3" /> This convinces Anchises to go willingly with Aeneas.<ref name=":3" /> Aeneas carries Anchises on his back, Anchises carries their household gods, and Ascanius walks beside his father as they all flee Troy.<ref name=":3" /> Creusa was following behind them but is killed during the escape.<ref name=":3" /> As they leave Troy they meet up with other fleeing Trojans.<ref name=":3" />