History
What is The Trojan War?
The Trojan War is a legendary conflict from ancient Greek mythology in which the Greeks besieged the city of Troy for ten years, famously ending with the trick of the Trojan Horse. Told by Homer, it blends myth with possible real historical events.
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Key things to understand
- 1It's a legendary war from Greek mythology.
- 2Greeks besieged the city of Troy for ten years.
- 3It ended with the famous Trojan Horse trick.
- 4Homer's Iliad is the key source; some basis may be real.
Frequently asked questions
- What was the Trojan War?
- A legendary ten-year war in Greek mythology between the Greeks and the city of Troy.
- What was the Trojan Horse?
- A giant wooden horse the Greeks hid soldiers inside to sneak into and capture Troy.
- Was the Trojan War real?
- It's mainly mythological, though archaeology suggests a real city of Troy and possible underlying conflicts.