1. 1 Trojan War 10 year war sometime between 1230 and 1180 B.C. 10 year war sometime between 1230 and 1180 B.C.

2. 2 Helen Fairest and most beautiful woman in the world Fairest and most beautiful woman in the world

3. 3 Menelaus He was chosen to marry Helen. He was chosen to marry Helen. Brother of Agamemnon Brother of Agamemnon He was made King of Sparta after he married Helen He was made King of Sparta after he married Helen

4. 4 Prince Paris Prince Paris Prince Paris of Troy gave the golden apple to Aphrodite. Prince Paris of Troy gave the golden apple to Aphrodite. In exchange, Aphrodite promised Paris the most beautiful woman in the world. In exchange, Aphrodite promised Paris the most beautiful woman in the world. Aphrodite led Paris to Helen and he was welcomed as a guest in Sparta. Aphrodite led Paris to Helen and he was welcomed as a guest in Sparta.

5. 5 Paris and Helen Paris fled Sparta with Helen. Paris fled Sparta with Helen. He stole King Menelaus’ wife. He stole King Menelaus’ wife. Paris intended on marrying Helen and making her the Queen of Troy. Paris intended on marrying Helen and making her the Queen of Troy.

6. 6 The Trojan War Begins… The Trojan War Begins… Menelaus called on all of Greece to help him go to war against the Trojans. Menelaus called on all of Greece to help him go to war against the Trojans. The Trojans had never been defeated. The Trojans had never been defeated. Troy had a giant wall surrounding it and was known as the most powerful city. The Trojans were also the best warriors. Troy had a giant wall surrounding it and was known as the most powerful city. The Trojans were also the best warriors.

7. 7 Ancient Troy

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9. 9 War Recruits… Menelaus knew he could not win without recruiting two of the 1 st Ranks Menelaus knew he could not win without recruiting two of the 1 st Ranks -- Odysseusand -- Achilles  Known for his tricks and his quick thinking.  Strong and smart

10. 10 The Trojan War cont… The war lasted for 10 years… The war lasted for 10 years… The Trojans could not be defeated…until… The Trojans could not be defeated…until…

11. 11 Odysseus has a plan… Odysseus, known for his tricks, decides they should build a giant wooden horse to give to the Trojans. Odysseus, known for his tricks, decides they should build a giant wooden horse to give to the Trojans. The Trojans received it as a gift and brought it inside the city walls. The Trojans received it as a gift and brought it inside the city walls. They celebrated victory all night... They celebrated victory all night...

12. 12 Troy Burning The Greeks hid inside the horse and came out to attack Troy after everyone had gone to sleep. The Greeks hid inside the horse and came out to attack Troy after everyone had gone to sleep. After the attack on Troy, the city was left burning in every direction. After the attack on Troy, the city was left burning in every direction.

13. 13 The Trojan War ends… The Trojans were defeated, and it ended their reign as the most powerful city. The Trojans were defeated, and it ended their reign as the most powerful city. Helen went back to Sparta with her husband Menelaus. Helen went back to Sparta with her husband Menelaus. The women of Troy were left without their husbands and children. They were now slaves. The women of Troy were left without their husbands and children. They were now slaves.

14. 14 And so begins Odysseus’ journey back home to Ithaca.

15. 15 The Odyssey The Odyssey is a classic adventure story that describes the experiences of the Greek hero Odysseus on his journey home from Troy to Ithaca after the Trojan War. The Odyssey is a classic adventure story that describes the experiences of the Greek hero Odysseus on his journey home from Troy to Ithaca after the Trojan War.