Most historical myths have some basis in real events, provided they aren't purely allegorical. There are enough references to the peolpe and places involved to assume that they were at one time, real. As to the accuracy of the stories told, no one can say.
The Odyssey is set just after the Trojan war and the fall of Troy.
Yes.
the Trojan War was a historical event of the 13th or 12th century BC, but by the mid-19th century
12th Century BCE.
the Trojan War was a historical event of the 13th or 12th century BC, but by the mid-19th century
Troy was located in today's Turkey.
Eris was truly vital to that war's beginning, because it was SHE who threw the Apple of Discord and it was SHE who cackled softly about how "the Trojan war will be the bloodiest, longest, and most harrowing war in the history of mankind." (For more information about the Trojan war, read the kids version of Aeneas.)
The trojan war occurred in September of 2001 due to the destruction of the twin towers. Troy declared war against the Al Khaida and used condoms to destroy the world.
The city of Troy was in the country we today call Turkey.
The Trojan War
The Trojan War was a surprise.
There was no Sirion in the Trojan War.