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The Trojan War by Jaylen Cook

By Malachi Roldan
  • Jan 1, 1000

    Wedding of King Peleus and Thetis

    Wedding of King Peleus and Thetis
    All the gods attend the wedding of Peleus and Thesis, bringing splendid presents. Eris, goddess of arguing, is the only immortal not invited, so she drops among the wedding guests a golden apple with an inscription "For The Fairest".
  • Jan 2, 1000

    Judgment of Paris

    Judgment of Paris
    The Judgment of Paris was a contest between the three most beautiful goddesses of Olympus. Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena for the price of a golden apple addressed "For The Fairest". But Aphrodite tells Paris if he gives her the apple she'll give him the most beautiful women in the world.
  • Jan 3, 1000

    Paris Abducts Helen

    Paris Abducts Helen
    While King Menelaus visited Crete, a Greek island, Paris abducted Helen and took her back to Troy. King Menelaus soon discovered that she was kidnapped. When Menelaus asked for Helen back, Paris refused. This is what started the Trojan War.
  • Jan 4, 1000

    MENELAUS INVOKES THE OATH OF TYNDAREUS

    MENELAUS INVOKES THE OATH OF TYNDAREUS
    King Menelaus invokes the Oath of Tyndareus to bring Helen back to Greece. He got together all of the Greek kings to help him fight. Achilles and Odysseus tried to avoid going, but they were soon caught and forced to fight.
  • Jan 5, 1000

    Army is Assembled

    Everyone was ready to go, but a strong wind stopped them. The Greeks discovered that Artemis was causing the wind to blow and that she’s upset. The only thing that would please her was if someone sacrificed a royal maiden. So, Agamemnon sacrifices his own daughter Iphigenia to allow the armies to set sail. This trip to Troy took 10 years.
  • Jan 6, 1000

    Troops Arrive At Troy

    Troops Arrive At Troy
    10 years later, the troops arrive at Troy. Menelaus fights Paris to determine whether Helen will return to Greece. Menelaus wins, but Aphrodite rescues Paris and spirits him away. Then, Athena prevents the Trojans from surrendering Helen.
  • Jan 7, 1000

    Death of Hector

    Death of Hector
    After Patroclus is killed, Achilles gets angry over the loss of his dear friend and joins the fight. Achilles kills Hector.
  • Jan 8, 1000

    Greeks Retreat

    Greeks Retreat
    After Achilles kills Hector, he is shot in the heel by Paris. The Greeks retreat to plan their next move.
  • Jan 9, 1000

    The Trojan Horse

    The Trojan Horse
    Odysseus came up with the idea for the Trojan Horse. Since, the Trojans have big walls for protection, the Greeks made a wooden horse to give to the Trojans with them hidden inside.
  • Jan 10, 1000

    Paris Surrenders

    Paris Surrenders
    Prince Paris surrenders to the Greeks after the massacre.