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The Greeks initiated the Trojan War primarily due to a combination of factors, including revenge and desire for power. The conflict was sparked by Paris, a prince of Troy, abducting Helen, the wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta. This act of betrayal ignited a coalition of Greek city-states, led by Agamemnon, to launch a military expedition against Troy to reclaim Helen and assert their dominance. Additionally, the war was fueled by longstanding rivalries and desire for control over trade routes in the region.

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