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There was a beauty contest between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite and Aphrodite won. She promised Paris, the prince of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the world, named Helen, to be his wife. There was one problem, Helen was married. The other goddesses were enraged by Paris' abduction of Helen and this caused the Trojan War.
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When was the Trojan war started?
Traditionally, the Trojan War was fought sometime very early in the 12th century BC, say 1194 to 1184 BC.
Who was Helen in The Odyssey?
Helen was the most beautiful women in the world. Everyone wanted to marry her. In the mythology version of the Trojan War they say that she is the one who stated the Trojan War.
Who did Aeneas abandoned in Greek mythology?
Aeneas, Aphrodites son, escaped from Greece, after the Troyan War and founded Rome in Italy. So you could say he abandoned Greece.
What was the Trojan war myth?
no its not. many people thought it was for ages but in the year 1785 they discovered it was true I say that the Trojan war was not a myth at all i would know because i actually learned it in my 6th grade class
Who is the petitioner in the Trojan War?
For a crossword puzzle, the answer is "Suppliant", though many people say it is the King of Sparta, Menelaus.
When was the Trojan war started?
Traditionally, the Trojan War was fought sometime very early in the 12th century BC, say 1194 to 1184 BC.
What was one of Greek major events?
I would say it was the Trojan War.
Is Trojan war really about war or love?
Personally I would say that the Trojan War was more about war than it was about love, although an element of love plays a role in the story, as reported to us by Homer.
Who was Helen in The Odyssey?
Helen was the most beautiful women in the world. Everyone wanted to marry her. In the mythology version of the Trojan War they say that she is the one who stated the Trojan War.
Why do they say that that Trojan War was Aphrodite's fault?
There was a beauty contest between Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite. Aphrodite won and promised the prince of Troy, Paris, that she would make Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, as his wife.
Where did Troy from the Trojan war live?
They say that it was located in what now we know Turkey. MIMI
Who did Aeneas abandoned in Greek mythology?
Aeneas, Aphrodites son, escaped from Greece, after the Troyan War and founded Rome in Italy. So you could say he abandoned Greece.
What was the Trojan war myth?
no its not. many people thought it was for ages but in the year 1785 they discovered it was true I say that the Trojan war was not a myth at all i would know because i actually learned it in my 6th grade class
What did home say about the Trojan war?
Homer described several weeks of it in his poem The Iliadwhich you can find on line.
Do you think the Trojan war rally happened?
There is archeological evidence to support a historic "Trojan War" though if the events were linked to the stories, no one can say for sure yet. Records would have to be found on-site to link such into "reality".
Who is the petitioner in the Trojan War?
For a crossword puzzle, the answer is "Suppliant", though many people say it is the King of Sparta, Menelaus.
What did the message on the apple say in the Trojan war?
The apple of discord that Eris threw at the wedding feast before the Trojan War was marked 'To the Fairest'. Of course, all the goddesses thought it was for them and tried to grab it. This led to Paris' judgement. He gave the apple to Aphrodite because she promised him the most beautiful woman in the world for his wife. When Paris kidnapped Helen, it led to the Trojan War.
