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The Lusiads is a Portuguese epic written by Luis De Camoes in the 16th century. It is a mythical account of the expansion of the Portuguese empire. The Portuguese have had a written language since the ninth century. Which poem does The Lusiads most resemble?

The Aeneid
The Odyssey

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I'm pretty sure it's The Aeneid
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Answer:

The Aeneid.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Portuguese epic poem was first published in 1572 and is regarded as the most important work of Portuguese literature. It is frequently compared with Virgil“s Aeneid. It celebrates the discovery of the sea route to India by the explorer Vasco Da Gama.

The Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. It is one of the greatest works of Latin literature.

I hope this answer helps you.

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