The Trojan War
The Trojan War in depth — Helen of Troy, the wrath of Achilles, the wooden horse, and the history behind the legend.
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The Trojan War
A comprehensive guide to the Trojan War, including the Judgment of Paris, the great warriors, the fall of Troy, and the long aftermath for the Greek heroes.
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Aeneas
A complete guide to Aeneas, the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid, including his escape from Troy, his journey to Italy, and his role as ancestor of the Romans.
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Memnon
A complete guide to Memnon, the Ethiopian king who came to Troy to fight and was killed by Achilles, including his parentage, his war, and his later cult.
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Paris of Troy
A guide to Paris, the Trojan prince whose judgment and abduction of Helen caused the Trojan War, including his exposure, his affair with Oenone, and his death.
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Patroclus
A guide to Patroclus, the companion of Achilles whose death drives the Iliad, including his early life and his bond with Achilles.
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The Trojan Horse
A complete guide to the Trojan Horse, the trick devised by Odysseus that ended the Trojan War, including its history, archaeology, and legacy.
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Who Was Achilles' Rival Agamemnon? King of Men
A complete guide to Agamemnon, the king of men in the Iliad, including his quarrel with Achilles, his role in the Trojan War, and his tragic homecoming.
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Who Was Helen of Troy? The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships
A complete guide to Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the world, including her birth, her marriage, her abduction by Paris, and her legacy.