The Trojan Horse Nothing was working. They couldn’t force the gates of the city open. They couldn’t destroy the walls. Not even their gods helped them in infiltrating the impenetrable city. So, they thought of something that possibly no one else would have. They built a horse. In this research paper I will discuss the history of the Trojan Horse, including its construction, function and it’s makers. This monument was built in 1188 B.C.E. on the shores of Troy by the strongest strand of city-states
formation of the world, who God is, who God’s chosen peoples are, sin, and the plan of salvation as well. Homer’s The Odyssey, is an epic poem of mythology which includes twenty-four books. The ancient text centers its topics of discussion around the Trojan War, a hero named Odysseus and the challenges he faced throughout the text. The abduction of Queen Helen by the
creations, formation of the world, God, God’s chosen peoples, sin, and the plan of salvation as well. Homer’s The Odyssey, is an epic poem of mythology which includes twenty-four books. The ancient writings focused its topics of discussions on the Trojan War, a hero named Odysseus, and the challenges he faced throughout his journey home.
tale of the Trojan War. According to Homer’s Illiad, the Greeks besieged Troy for ten years without success. Subsequently after the death of the warrior Achilles, many wanted to give up the fight. However the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, formulated a strategy which would admit the Greek army access into the city of Troy. Odysseus erected an immense wooden horse. He and his warriors hid inside it. Moreover, after leaving the horse at the gates of Troy, the Greek army sailed away. The Trojans concluded
she still tried to help her city and the people in it (Bell). Cassandra is a hero, because she prophesied events in the Trojan war, and kept on trying to warn everyone even though they thought she was insane. Cassandra is a hero because she predicted many different events in the Trojan War to try and help her side. One of the most important predictions she made was that the Trojan Horse was a trap. No one believed her, leading to the downfall of Troy (Bell). Even though nobody believed her, she still
Ancient Greece there were many famous wars and conquerors, in every era. These wars were all recorded in early history and lasted a couple of years. The only one that was not, or is thought to be made up, is the Trojan War. The only things they can go off of are the stories and the ruins of the city of Troy. Another famous war was the Persian wars. This war was the first big war between the persian empire and Spartans/Athens. After the Persian war, the Peloponnesian war took place, which was led by sparta
and epic by Homer. The story is about a hero, Odysseus, and his journey home from the Trojan War. Another very well constructed piece had been The Iliad, this story was about the events that taken place in the Trojan War, it also goes into detail about the Trojan Horse, the horse had been made out of wood and had been a fake peace offering, but instead was filled with warrior, they soon attack and started war. Ancient Greek literature plays a huge part in our world today. Without it our world would
Iliad and Euripides’ Trojan Women. Both works focus on women as passive and helpless people in the midst of war. Homer’s Iliad portrays the role and treatment of women during the war, while in contrast Euripides’ Trojan Women looks at the role and treatment of women after the war has been won. Both authors highlight that the women are treated less like human beings and more like objects for men. Homer’s portrayal of female characters in the Iliad shows how women during the Trojan war were treated as
will be compared and analysed. During the Trojan war, a lot of heroes, Gods, and goddesses were involved. Despite divine intervention, the great heroes Achilles and Hector meet their end. The fate of Achilles and Hector were actually unintended. The Trojan war was selfishly started because Paris, the prince of Troy, stole Helen of the Greeks. Agamemnon, the king the Greeks, hates Achilles because he refuses to take orders from him. In the beginning of the war, Achilles is slightly motivated for glory
creations, formation of the world, God, God’s chosen people, sin, and the plan of salvation as well. Homer’s The Odyssey, is an epic poem of mythology which includes twenty-four books. The ancient writings focused its topics of discussions on the Trojan War, a hero named Odysseus, and the challenges he faced