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Laocoön, a Trojan priest, warns the Trojans not to bring the wooden horse into the city. He famously declares, "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts," expressing his suspicions about the horse's true purpose. His warning, however, is ultimately ignored, leading to the downfall of Troy.

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Why do the Trojans finally decide to bring the horse inside the gates?

The Trojans bring the horse inside the gates because they believe it is a gift from the Greeks as a peace offering. They are unaware that Greek soldiers are hidden inside the horse waiting to attack once inside the city walls.


What convinces the Trojans to bring the horse into the city?

In The Aeneid, Aeneas recounts his story of Troy to Dido. He tells her that Sinon, a Greek, helped to convince the Trojans to bring the horse into the city by telling them that it was made in honor of Minerva. Laocoon, the Trojan priest, hurled a spear at the horse and he and his two sons were eaten by serpents that rose out of the sea. The Trojans see this as Minerva's protection of the horse and believing it was a holy object, brought it into the city.


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They were soldiers. After the Trojans opened their city wall to bring the wooden horse in, the soldiers came out and captured the city, ending the ten-year Trojan War.


Why do they call phone hackers Trojans?

They call them Trojans because of the Trojan horse. The Trojans use a horse to get into the kingdom just like phone hackers (Trojans) use ads and apps made by them to get into your phone.


Did A priest named Laocoon tried to warn the Trojans that the giant wooden horse was a trick.?

Yes, the priest Laocoon did attempt to warn the Trojans about the giant wooden horse, believing it to be a trick from the Greeks. He famously stated, "I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts," cautioning the Trojans against trusting it. However, his warnings were ignored, and shortly after, he was killed by sea serpents sent by the gods, which further convinced the Trojans of their supposed safety. Ultimately, they brought the horse into the city, leading to their downfall.


Who proved to be smarter Trojans or Spartans?

The Trojans did with that whole Trojan horse shenanigans.


What did the Greeks plan to do in order to trick the Trojans?

The Greeks his soldiers in a wooden horse (Trojan horse) and gave it to the Trojans as a gift to get Helen back.


Did the Greeks or the trojans give the Trojan horse?

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Who was the Trojan horse sent to?

The trojans "derrrrr"


A wooden one fooled the trojans?

Horse


What did the Trojans think of the Trojan horse?

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What did the Trojans think the horse was?

A gift from the gods.