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1 The Trojans From a variety of Roman and Greek Authors, including Vergil, Ovid, and Homer

2 The Land of Troy Sometimes it is called “Troad” but it was named for its founder, Tros. Although, oddly enough, it’s proper name is Illium, hence Homer’s _The Iliad_. Sometimes it is called “Troad” but it was named for its founder, Tros. Although, oddly enough, it’s proper name is Illium, hence Homer’s _The Iliad_.

3 The King of Troy At the time of the Trojan War the king was Priam and his wife was Hecuba. Their first son was Hector. Their second son, Paris, was given to a servant due to a dangerous prophecy. At the time of the Trojan War the king was Priam and his wife was Hecuba. Their first son was Hector. Their second son, Paris, was given to a servant due to a dangerous prophecy.

4 Hector Greatest Trojan Warrior Greatest Trojan Warrior

5 Paris Exiled son/prince, returns, and really does reign fire upon Troy. Exiled son/prince, returns, and really does reign fire upon Troy.

6 The Judgement of Paris Oh, Eris, what discord you do cause. Oh, Eris, what discord you do cause. The apple; never take an apple from a stranger. The apple; never take an apple from a stranger.

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