Silvius (mythology)

In Roman mythology, Silvius (Latin: Silvǐus; Ancient Greek: Σιλούιος, also spelled Sylvius)[1] or Silvius Postumus,[2][3] was either the son of Aeneas and Lavinia or the son of Ascanius.

He succeeded Ascanius as King of Alba Longa[4] and reigned 1139–1110 BC.

[1] According to the former tradition, upon the death of Aeneas, Lavinia is said to have hidden in a forest from the fear that Ascanius would harm the child.

He was named after his place of birth, Silva being the Latin word for forest or wood.

[5] The dispute was decided in favor of Silvius by the people who believed that it was his right as the grandson of Latinus.