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He says that the Greeks were misled in thinking Helen and the treasure she stole from husband King Menelaus of Sparta was in Troy when in fact Paris left both behind in Egypt, but the Greeks wouldn't believe it and persisted with the siege of Troy.
[A better view: This war lasted so long because the Greeks didn't succeed on their first attempt on Troy, and went on to loot the cities and islands of the coast of Asia Minor, which was the real purpose of their expedition. It took them ten years to strip the area bare, and they then came back to get the richest prize, Troy, which had become fat on supplying and taxing the commercial shipping passing through the Dardanelles strait to and from the Black Sea.]
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How long did the Trojan war last?
It lasted for ten years.
Why does Herodotus believe the Trojan war lasted so long?
Herodotus does not specifically discuss the length of the Trojan War in detail, as his focus is more on the Persian Wars. However, he does suggest that prolonged conflicts can arise from factors such as the complexity of alliances, the motivations of various leaders, and the impact of divine intervention. The war's duration may also reflect the deep-rooted nature of the conflict, fueled by personal grievances and the desire for glory among the Greek leaders. Ultimately, Herodotus emphasizes the multifaceted causes of war, which can prolong conflicts beyond the initial causes.
Why do you think the Justinian code so long?
the justinian code lasted so long because it was fair and justifing
How long did the Battle of Troy last?
The trojan war occured on either 1194-1184 BC or 1260 - 1240 BC. It either lasted 10 or 20 years.
How long was Odysseus fighting in the Trojan war?
Odysseus fought in the Trojan War for ten years. The war itself lasted a total of ten years, during which he was one of the key Greek leaders. After the war, he faced a long and arduous journey home that took an additional ten years, making his total absence from Ithaca twenty years.
How long did the Trojan war last?
It lasted for ten years.
Why does Herodotus believe the Trojan war lasted so long?
Herodotus does not specifically discuss the length of the Trojan War in detail, as his focus is more on the Persian Wars. However, he does suggest that prolonged conflicts can arise from factors such as the complexity of alliances, the motivations of various leaders, and the impact of divine intervention. The war's duration may also reflect the deep-rooted nature of the conflict, fueled by personal grievances and the desire for glory among the Greek leaders. Ultimately, Herodotus emphasizes the multifaceted causes of war, which can prolong conflicts beyond the initial causes.
How long did the Greeks attack Troy?
The Trojan War is said to have lasted for 10 years.
Why do think the Justinian code lasted so long?
the justinian code lasted so long because it was fair and justifing
Why do you think our form of government has lasted so long?
cuz of knowledge!
Why do you think the Justinian code so long?
the justinian code lasted so long because it was fair and justifing
How long have past Super Bowls lasted?
WELL, THE SUPER BOWLS HAVE LASTED I THINK ABOUT 43 YEARS....EVERY YEAR....HOPE THIS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTION!
How long did take Odysseus to reach his home in Ithaca?
The Trojan War lasted ten years. The journey home usually took around two weeks. It took him 10 years.
Why do you think Buddhism has lasted so long?
=because it has been pasted down through generations=
How long did the Battle of Troy last?
The trojan war occured on either 1194-1184 BC or 1260 - 1240 BC. It either lasted 10 or 20 years.
How long was Odysseus fighting in the Trojan war?
Odysseus fought in the Trojan War for ten years. The war itself lasted a total of ten years, during which he was one of the key Greek leaders. After the war, he faced a long and arduous journey home that took an additional ten years, making his total absence from Ithaca twenty years.
How long did the war lasted with irac?
it lasted about 50 or 90 years that's how long the Iraq war lasted
