Trojan War Books

About Trojan War

The Trojan War is a legendary conflict rooted in ancient Greek mythology, believed to have taken place around the 12th century BC. According to classical sources like Homer’s 'Iliad', it was fought between the city of Troy and the Achaeans (Greeks), sparked by the abduction of Helen, the wife of Spartan king Menelaus, by Paris of Troy. The war raged for ten years and was marked by iconic figures like Achilles, Hector, Agamemnon, and Odysseus. Though its historicity is debated, archaeological evidence from Hisarlik (believed to be ancient Troy) supports the possibility of a real conflict. The war ended with the famed ruse of the Trojan Horse, through which Greek soldiers infiltrated the city and brought about its destruction. The Trojan War has had a profound influence on Western literature, art, and culture, symbolizing themes of heroism, fate, divine intervention, and human tragedy. It also set the stage for subsequent Greek narratives, including the return journeys of its warriors and the fall of heroic ideals.