When they enter the temple, they notice that its walls are decorated with ornate panels depicting episodes from the Trojan War, which make Aeneas sad. Aeneas summons Ascanius, whom Venus, knowing that Juno may cause problems again, disguises as her own son, Cupid, the god of love. Aeneas tells him to go to war against Jupiter and ask for one victory only - his own life. If he wins this battle, Aeneas will be blessed with immortality. Ascanius leaves but not before kissing his father and giving him a special gift: a burning torch, the same kind used by Mercury when he leads armies into battle. This shows that Aeneas will have many adventures but he will always know how to fight back even when it seems there is no hope left. After sending Ascanius off, Aeneas prays to Venus for help. She appears before him in a dream and tells him that if he follows her instructions, everything will work out fine. Then she disappears. Aeneas wakes up feeling anxious about what lies ahead. He decides to visit the oracle at Delphic Apollo's temple. There he asks whether he should continue with his mission and his future wife will reply. The priestess tells him that she has an answer for him but he must wait three days because it involves watching his family die first.