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The king of Troy during the war against the Greeks was Priam. He ruled the city during the Trojan War, which is famously depicted in Homer's "Iliad." Priam is portrayed as a tragic figure, facing the destruction of his city and the loss of many of his children and allies as the conflict unfolds. His character embodies themes of loss, honor, and the futility of war.
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Who was known as the greatest of all Greek kings and led the army against Troy?
Answer: The Greek king who led the army against Troy was Agamemnon, the King of Mycenae. The greatest though Greek king to ever have lived was Alexander the Great. Hope this helps.
Who attacked the Greeks after they returned home from Troy?
The Dorian Greeks and the Sea Peoples.
Why was attacking the Greeks a mistake and ultimately leads to the downfall for the citizens of Troy?
Attacking the Greeks was a mistake for the Trojans because it ignited a prolonged conflict that ultimately exposed their vulnerabilities. The Greeks, led by formidable leaders like Achilles and Odysseus, united against Troy, leveraging their superior military strategy and resources. Additionally, the Greeks' cunning use of the Trojan Horse turned the tide of the war, leading to the city's destruction. This conflict not only depleted Troy's resources but also shattered its alliances, culminating in its downfall.
Why was Agamemnon the leader of the Greeks?
There is no solid proof that Agamemnon was real, so he must be regarded as a mythological figure. In the story of the Trojan War, an alliance was formed among the Greek states, each with their own commanders. Agamemnon was in overall command of the expedition against Troy. Agamemnon was also brother to King Menelaus of Sparta and brother in law to Helen of Troy.
Why did the Greeks travel to Troy?
Greek avarice. The Achaeans (Greeks) went on a ten year looting expedition around the coast of Asia Minor. After an initial failed attempt on the richest city, Troy, they came back in the tenth year of pillaging for another crack at Troy, succeeding this time, stripping and destroying the city and selling its population into slavery.
Which king led the Greeks against troy in the Trojan war?
Agamemnon.
In greek myths a king of Argos and suitor of Helen who fought with the Greeks at Troy?
Diomedes fought with the Greeks at Troy.
What does Hector name mean?
The name Hector comes from ancient Greek mythology. He was the son of Priam, the aged king of Troy during the war against the Greeks. Hector was the greatest hero of the Trojans.
Who fought against troy in the Trojan war?
the Greeks
What country did Trojan war start?
the Trojan War was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaean's (Greeks) after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus, the king of Sparta.
Who was the king for the Greeks in the Trojan war?
There was no united Greece at that time, there were city states. The expedition against Troy was led by Agamemnon, King of Mycenae.There were also Menelaus, King of Sparta and Odysseus, King of Ithaka.
How does king priam die?
King Priam is killed in front of an altar for the gods by Achilles' son, Neoptolemus (or Pyrrhus), during the looting of the city of Troy by the Greeks.
What was the name of the conflict Odysseus fought in?
The battle of Troy which was the Trojans against the Greeks.
Why is Odysseus in Troy?
Odysseus was in Troy because the Greeks were having a war with the Trojans. Paris, a Prince of Troy, has "stolen" King Meneleus's (of Sparta) wife, Helen.
Who inherited Troy during the Trojan War?
No-one, because the city of Troy was burned to the ground by Agamenon and the Greeks.
What did Agamemnon do as king?
He started the war against Troy.
Who fought in the Trojan war?
The Trojan War was against the Trojans and GreeksThe Trojans are Greeks, many greek cities fought in the war but mainly the war was between Troy and Mycenae Present day Greece against present day Turkey. It was over a girl that was said to be the most beautiful named Helen.I had to do an assignment on it and i found out that the war was between the city of troy by th achaens after Paris of troy took Helen from her husband menelaus, the king of SpartaThe city of Troy was in Turkey NOT Greece. The statement that the Trojan War was against the Trojans and the Greeks is true but there were many different Greek cities. Odysseus was the King of Ithaca, Menelaus was the king of Sparta, Agamemnon was the king of Mycenae, Achilles was the king of the Myrmidons, and the Achaeans were from Thessaly. I don't remember where the Dorians and the Minoans fit in but I think they attacked Troy at one point.
