1. The Trojan War

3. The War Against Troy
The city of Troy – located in present-day Turkey

4. Causes of the War Trojans charged the Greeks
a tax (poll) to pass through
the channel.
Prince Paris of Troy
kidnapped Helen,
the wife of Menelaus.

5. Trojan War Highlights
Menelaus asked his brother Agamemnon to declare war on Troy.
Problem- The Greeks cannot get through the walls made of limestone with guarded bowmen on the top.
Both sides ask for help from Athena
Why do you think they ask Athena?
Goddess of wisdom and of war as well

6. Trojan War Highlights Continued
Problem – Both sides have good fighters, and the war is endless. It goes on for 10 years.
Must get inside the walls of the city
How do the Greeks do this?
Build a Trojan horse
Make it appear the Greeks disappeared
Greek Solution

7. The Trojan Horse Simon (a Greek) is “left behind”.
Told Trojans the horse is a gift for Athena
Trojans - bring horse in the city to give gift to Athena

8. Guess Who?
Unknown to the Trojans – The Greeks are inside the belly of the horse.
How do the Greeks get inside Troy?
The Trojans dragged and pulled the horse inside the city.
What do the Greeks do in the darkness of night?
The Greeks burn the entire city of Troy to the ground.

9. Summary
YouTube - The Trojan Horse

11. Myth vs. Reality Is the story of the Trojan War a myth?
Did the city of Troy ever exist?
In 1870 a German archaeologist called Heinrich Schliemann discovered what he thought was the remains of the city of Troy.