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In Greek mythology, the Trojan Horse (Greek: δούρειος ίππος, romanized: doureios hippos, lit. 'wooden horse') was a wooden horse said to have been used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy and win the war.
Trojan horse, huge hollow wooden horse constructed by the Greeks to gain entrance into Troy during the Trojan War. The horse was built by Epeius, a master carpenter and pugilist.
Dec 10, 2021 · According to Homer's Odyssey, the Greeks used a massive wooden Trojan Horse built by Epeius to end the Trojan War. But did it actually happen? Was the Trojan Horse as described in mythology, a battering ram, or just a metaphor?
But what is the story of the Trojan Horse – and why was the Trojan ‘Horse’ probably not a wooden horse at all, if it ever existed? Let’s take a closer look at the origins of the myth, summarising the story and then analysing its significance.
The Trojan Horse tells the story of how Odyssues' stratagem helped the Greeks finally, after a decade-long siege, enter and destroy Troy.
Jul 29, 2024 · The Greeks won the Trojan War. According to the Roman epic poet Virgil, the Trojans were defeated after the Greeks left behind a large wooden horse and pretended to sail for home. Unbeknown to the Trojans, the wooden horse was filled with Greek warriors. They sacked Troy after the Trojans brought the horse inside the city walls.
The age-old tale of the Trojan Horse and the fall of Troy has been recounted through generations, marking it as one of the most illustrious stories ever shar...
The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in Greek mythology that took place around the 12th or 13th century BC. The war was waged by the Achaeans ( Greeks) against the city of Troy after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus, king of Sparta.
Mar 22, 2018 · The Greeks won the Trojan War by pretending to leave Troy but leaving behind a giant wooden horse. The Trojans thought this was a gift to the gods and so brought the horse inside the city. The horse contained many Greek heroes who climbed out and opened the city gates to let the Greek army in and destroy the city.
Jun 18, 2019 · You may have heard of the city of Troy, the Trojan War, the wooden horse, and Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world. But there's much more to the ancient myth of Troy. Get ready for our upcoming exhibition with a run-through of one of the greatest tales ever told.
