The Trojan War

The Trojan War was an ancient conflict between the city of Troy and Greek states, believed to have occurred around the 12th or 13th century BCE. According to myth, it began when Paris of Troy abducted Helen, wife of a Greek king, sparking a ten-year siege. The war is famous for its legendary heroes, such as Achilles and Odysseus, and the use of the Trojan Horse—a clever ruse to enter the city—leading to Troy's fall. Historically, it may reflect a real conflict or a blend of myth and memory from ancient Greece’s distant past.