what were two ways in which the siege could have ended
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The siege of Troy could have ended in two primary ways: through negotiation and a peace treaty, which might have involved the exchange of hostages or a settlement of terms that favored both sides. Alternatively, the war could have concluded with a decisive military victory for either the Greeks or the Trojans, leading to the complete defeat of the opposing side. Ultimately, it was the clever strategy of the Greeks, exemplified by the Trojan Horse, that led to Troy's downfall.
The Trojan Horse got its name from the ancient Greek city of Troy, where it was used during the Trojan War as a deceptive tactic by the Greeks. According to legend, after a prolonged siege, the Greeks constructed a large wooden horse and hid soldiers inside it, presenting it as a gift to the Trojans. Believing it to be a symbol of their victory, the Trojans brought the horse into the city, leading to their downfall when the Greek soldiers emerged at night. The term "Trojan Horse" has since become synonymous with deceit and trickery.
The reason the Greeks could not capture walled Troy is that they did not have the siege engines developed in later times.
The Trojan War is a legendary conflict from Greek mythology, traditionally said to have taken place between the city of Troy and the Greek states. It is famously recounted in Homer's epic poems, the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey." The war is often attributed to the abduction of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris of Troy, leading to a protracted siege that ended with the cunning use of the Trojan Horse. The story symbolizes themes of heroism, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of war.
Everyone died
The siege of Troy could have ended in two primary ways: through negotiation and a peace treaty, which might have involved the exchange of hostages or a settlement of terms that favored both sides. Alternatively, the war could have concluded with a decisive military victory for either the Greeks or the Trojans, leading to the complete defeat of the opposing side. Ultimately, it was the clever strategy of the Greeks, exemplified by the Trojan Horse, that led to Troy's downfall.
The Iliad is about a young sheperd named Paris that really was the son of King Priam ruler of Troy that went to Sparta and stole King Menelaus' wife Helen and the war that followed.Wrong!!!That is the Trojan WarThe Illiad is about the siege of Troy.when he believed kept thinking positivlyThe Illiad is about the siege of Troy.
The Trojan Horse got its name from the ancient Greek city of Troy, where it was used during the Trojan War as a deceptive tactic by the Greeks. According to legend, after a prolonged siege, the Greeks constructed a large wooden horse and hid soldiers inside it, presenting it as a gift to the Trojans. Believing it to be a symbol of their victory, the Trojans brought the horse into the city, leading to their downfall when the Greek soldiers emerged at night. The term "Trojan Horse" has since become synonymous with deceit and trickery.
It is not clear. Menelaus was presumably inside the Trojan Horse, so it is possible that--if the Trojans had managed to kill the Greeks inside the horse-- the war would have ended since the whole point of the war was to get Helen (his wife) back. However, it is likely that Agamemnon (his brother) would have continued the war in the name of vengeance. OR --- The Trojan Horse was a last ditch attempt because the Greeks did not have a siege train and could not breach the walls. Nor were they strong enough to starve the city out. Having successfully ended their looting expedition of the coast of the Aegean Sea, which was their object, and with now no hope of capturing the richest prize Troy, they would have gone home to enjoy their loot and slaves.
It is not clear. Menelaus was presumably inside the Trojan Horse, so it is possible that--if the Trojans had managed to kill the Greeks inside the horse-- the war would have ended since the whole point of the war was to get Helen (his wife) back. However, it is likely that Agamemnon (his brother) would have continued the war in the name of vengeance. OR --- The Trojan Horse was a last ditch attempt because the Greeks did not have a siege train and could not breach the walls. Nor were they strong enough to starve the city out. Having successfully ended their looting expedition of the coast of the Aegean Sea, which was their object, and with now no hope of capturing the richest prize Troy, they would have gone home to enjoy their loot and slaves.
It is not clear. Menelaus was presumably inside the Trojan Horse, so it is possible that--if the Trojans had managed to kill the Greeks inside the horse-- the war would have ended since the whole point of the war was to get Helen (his wife) back. However, it is likely that Agamemnon (his brother) would have continued the war in the name of vengeance. OR --- The Trojan Horse was a last ditch attempt because the Greeks did not have a siege train and could not breach the walls. Nor were they strong enough to starve the city out. Having successfully ended their looting expedition of the coast of the Aegean Sea, which was their object, and with now no hope of capturing the richest prize Troy, they would have gone home to enjoy their loot and slaves.
No, the Greeks did not besiege Troy for just two years; according to legend, the Trojan War lasted for ten years. The story is famously chronicled in Homer's "Iliad," which focuses on a portion of the conflict but reflects the prolonged siege and battles between the Greeks and Trojans. The war ultimately ended with the Greeks using the ruse of the Trojan Horse to infiltrate the city.
The reason the Greeks could not capture walled Troy is that they did not have the siege engines developed in later times.
The Trojan War is a legendary conflict from Greek mythology, traditionally said to have taken place between the city of Troy and the Greek states. It is famously recounted in Homer's epic poems, the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey." The war is often attributed to the abduction of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris of Troy, leading to a protracted siege that ended with the cunning use of the Trojan Horse. The story symbolizes themes of heroism, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of war.
The strategy to win the Trojan War, famously depicted in Homer's "Iliad," culminated in the use of the Trojan Horse. The Greeks, after a long and fruitless siege of Troy, constructed a large wooden horse and hid elite soldiers inside it. They left the horse at the gates of Troy as a supposed offering of peace and retreated, leading the Trojans to believe they had won. When the Trojans brought the horse into the city, the hidden Greek soldiers emerged at night, opening the gates for their army, ultimately leading to the fall of Troy.
The climax of the Trojan Horse story occurs when the Greek soldiers hidden inside the massive wooden horse are finally revealed after the Trojans bring it into their city. Believing they have won the war and that the Greeks have abandoned their siege, the Trojans celebrate and feast, leaving the horse unguarded. Under the cover of night, the Greek soldiers emerge, opening the gates for the rest of the Greek army to enter, leading to the fall of Troy. This pivotal moment marks the turning point in the war, sealing the fate of the Trojan city.