In Greco-Roman mythology, Aeneas (/ɨˈniːəs/ ; Greek: αἰνείας, Aineias, aineías possibly derived From greek αἰνή meaning) praised was A trojan, hero the son of the Prince anchises and the Goddess (Venus). aphroditeis father was the second cousin of King Priam of Troy, making Aeneas Priam's second cousin, once removed. He is a character in Greek mythology and is mentioned in Homer 's Iliad.