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Trojan War
The Trojan War was a major event in Greek mythology. According to the stories, it was triggered when Paris, the prince of Troy, either seduced or kidnapped the beautiful Helen away from her husband, the king of Sparta. The war lasted twenty years.
1,190 Questions
According to Homer how did the mycenaeans finally win the Trojan war?
According to Homer, the Mycenaeans finally won the Trojan War by building a huge wooden horse to hide in while the rest of them sailed away on the ship.
How long after the Trojan war was Homer's Iliad Odyssey written?
If the Trojan War occurred around 1250 BCE (BC) and Homer composed the Iliad and The Odyssey around 800 BCE, that makes 450 years, and the Greeks did not develop writing until around 500 BCE when it was finally written down.
What do historians believe was the real reason for the Trojan war?
realy its the same in the story. Paris took Helen and the Greeks attacked because of a deal struck with her husband.
Which gods were involved in the Trojan War?
Greeks:
Hera
Poseidon
Athena
Hephaetus
Hermes
These gods and goddesses helped the greeks in the trojan war!
Trojans:
Apollo
Artemus
Aphrodite
Ares
These gods were on the trojans' side! hope this helped xD
Revealed through flashbacks or recounted by characters.
When does The Odyssey take place in relation to the Trojan War?
The Odyssey takes place immediately following the Trojan war.
How did Odysseus try to get out of fighting the Trojan war?
He pretended to be crazy by planting salt instead of seed so they wouldn't make him fight.
Did the gods participate in the Trojan War?
In Greek Mythology, the Trojan war was a result of a quarrel between the goddesses Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite. So, yes.
How is Eris important to the beginning of the Trojan War?
Eris was truly vital to that war's beginning, because it was SHE who threw the Apple of Discord and it was SHE who cackled softly about how "the Trojan war will be the bloodiest, longest, and most harrowing war in the history of mankind." (For more information about the Trojan war, read the kids version of Aeneas.)
Who was the Greek leader in the Trojan War?
There was no united Greece at that time, there were city states. The expedition against Troy was lead by Agamemnon, King of Mycenae. There were also Menelaus, King of Sparta and Odysseus, King of Ithaca
Who won the Trojan war Athens or Spartans?
None, the Trojan war was a battle between the (Achaeans and Trojans). The Greeks won the battle with the famous Trojan Horse, the Spartans fought with the Greeks against Troy.
