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Why were the Trojans bad instead of the Greeks?
Who said the Trojans where bad? That's subjective. Some would say the Greeks where bad.
What do you call the roman greek and Trojan skirts?
The skirts worn by Romans, Greeks, and Trojans are generally referred to as "tunic" or "chiton" for the Greeks, and "toga" for the Romans. The chiton is a simple garment made of a rectangular piece of cloth, while the toga is a more elaborate draped garment worn over a tunic. In the case of Trojans, their attire would be similar to that of the Greeks, often characterized by the use of draped fabrics. These garments were essential components of their respective cultures and styles.
What two opinions exist concerning the nature of the Trojan horse?
The two opinions of the Greeks were that the Trojans werea. They thought that the Trojans were hiding in the Trojan horseb. They thought the Trojans would drop from the sky to attack them
What person did the Greeks leave behind to tell the story to the Trojans?
The Greeks left behind the character Sinon to tell the story to the Trojans. Sinon deceived the Trojans into believing that the Greek forces had abandoned their siege and left the wooden horse as an offering to the gods, claiming it would bring them favor. His cunning words convinced the Trojans to bring the horse into their city, ultimately leading to their downfall.
Who were the Trojans attacking?
They were fighting against the Greeks, because Menalus called war on the Trojans because Paris (a Trojan) stole Helan (Menalus's wife), and Paris would not return her to Menalus.
Did the Trojans think that the Trojan Horse was a gift of the gods?
Yes, many Trojans believed the Trojan Horse was a gift from the gods, specifically as a sign of favor. The Greeks, after a long siege, left the wooden horse at the gates of Troy and pretended to retreat, leading the Trojans to interpret it as a symbol of victory. This belief was compounded by the deceptive narrative spun by the Greeks, as they convinced the Trojans that the horse would bring them prosperity. Ultimately, this misinterpretation contributed to their downfall, as they brought the horse into the city.
What would beware of the Greeks bearing gifts refer to?
The line is actually:Equo ne credite, Teucri. Quidquid id est, timeo Danaos et dona ferentesDo not trust the horse, Trojans. Whatever it is, I fear the Danaans (Greeks) even bearing gifts.It was spoken by the Trojan priest of Poseidon, Laocoon, who was trying to warn the Trojans that the Horse left by the Greeks might be a ploy.
Whom did the Greeks fight a war against and win?
The Greeks fought the Trojans (people of Troy) for Helen of Sparta. She was the most beautiful woman of her time. Paris had taken her away from her rightful husband, King Menalaus of Sparta. After ten years of war, they won. They would have lost except for Odysseus (Ulysses) who thought up the idea for the Trojan Horse.
What was Odysseus's plan to deceive the Trojans?
To build the big wooden horse and let a group of Greek warriors hide in it, hoping the Trojans would accept the horse as a gift and pull it into the city. Then the hidden Greeks would jump out and open the city gates to the Greek troops.
How did the wooden horse helped the Greeks defed troy?
It was not made in the Iliad. The wooden horse (now known as the Trojan horse) was made after the events of the Iliad, in order to fool the Trojans into letting Greek troops into their city, unbeknownst to the Trojans. These Greek soldiers would then open the gates to the city, letting in the awaiting Greek army.
Who warned the Trojans not to take the wooden horse?
The Trojans were not warned of the horse. In fact, they were deceived into believing the horse to be a gift from the defeated Greeks. Sinon, the deceiver, pretended to be angry. He claimed his fellow Greeks had deserted him when they left Troy. In fact, the Greeks had merely pretended to leave Troy in an attempt to trick the Trojans into a sense of false security. The plan worked. After the Trojans brought the horse within the walls of the city, the Greeks needed only to wait for the cover of darkness to attack from within the city.
Did Greeks and Romans believed that the dragons knew the secrets of the earth?
No. The Romans regarded dragons as wild animals. And there were many stories of encounters with dragons where many men would get killed.
