Trojan War

Wedding of King Peleus and Theits

Jun 28, 1001

This is when the initial conflict begins. If it wasn't for this event, the war would not have ensued.

Eris introduces the Golden Apple

Jun 28, 1001

Due to her not being invited to the wedding, Eris creates a golden apple with the inscription "For the Fairest". Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite are the top three goddessees that will be chosen to be the fairest.

Paris Judges the Goddesses

Jun 29, 1001

Paris is chosen to be the judge of the goddesses. Each goddess proposes a bribe to the man. Hera promises power, Athena promises battle success, and Aphrodite promises the most beautiful woman in the world.

Aphrodite is chosen as the Fairest

Jun 29, 1001

Paris chooses Aphrodite and she informs him of who his woman is. Her name is Helen and she is the wife of the King of Sparta.

Helen is Abducted from the King of Sparta

Jul 2, 1001

Paris abducts Helen and takes her back to Troy to be his wife.

Odysseus, Achilles, and the Greek Army set off for Troy

Jul 5, 1001

As the Greeks make their way to Troy, the fleet of ships anger Artemis, who stops the winds from blowing and halts their journey.

Trojan War

Period: Jul 15, 1001 to Jun 28, 1010

As the Greeks arrive at Troy, the Trojan War begins.

Agamemnon Kidnaps the Daughter of a Priest

Jul 20, 1002

Achilles warned the Greeks about this and they are almost destroyed by one of Apollo's fiery arrows because this Priest was a priest of Apollo.

Achilles Withdraws his Troops

Jul 26, 1002

Out of anger, Achilles withdraws his troops. The Greeks are doomed.

The Gods Take Sides

Jul 31, 1003

Trojan: Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo, Artemis
Greek: Hera, Athena, Poseidon
Neutural: Zeus (Turned Trojan)

Menelas Defeats Paris

Aug 5, 1003

Greek victory, but Paris is healed by Aphrodite Truce is called by both sides

Truce Broken- Fighting Continues

Dec 10, 1003

Hera makes Pandarus break the truce. Battle ensues

Zeus Comes and Fights for the Trojans

Mar 28, 1004

The Greeks were in a steady pace to win the war, but Zeus comes down from Olympus and begins fighting with the Trojans.

Greeks are taking Heavy Losses

Apr 4, 1004

The Greeks are being pushed closer and closer to their ships. WIth Achilles not looking like he will return, the Greeks feel the fight is almost over.

Hera Seduces Zeus

Feb 14, 1006

In an attempt to give the Greeks an advantage, Hera takes Zeus and seduces him to get him off the battlefield.
Ajax nearly kills Hector

Zeus Commands Poseidon to Abandon the Greeks

Feb 17, 1006

As Zeus realizes what Hera has done, he commands Poseidon to stop aiding the Greeks. Poseidon obeys and the Trojans press forward.

Patroclus Enters Battle

Mar 1, 1007

Since Achilles would not reenter battle, Patrclus took Achilles' armor and dressed himself in it, leading the Myrmidons into battle. Hector then comes as the fight occurs and kills Patroclus.

Thetis allows Achilles to Reenter Battle

Mar 3, 1007

Realizing she can't hold her son back any longer, Thetis allows Achilles to go back and fight for Patroclus. Achilles is given armor that was made by Hephaestus himself.

Trojans Retreat Into City Walls

Apr 11, 1008

Leaving Hector outside the gates, the Trojans retreat inside their impenetraible walls through the Scaean Gates.

Hector and Achilles Fight

Apr 13, 1008

Wearing Achilles armor, Hector waits for his opponent. As the fight begins Hector realizes that Apollo is gone from his side and that Achilles has Athena at his side. Hector then begins to run until he is tricked into stopping.

Achilles Kills Hector

Apr 14, 1008

After fierce fighting, Achilles kills Hector, and drags his body around on the ground, mutilating it. Hector is then given a proper funeral after Achilles realizes what he has done.

Prince Memnon Comes To Battle

Feb 22, 1009

To replace Hector Memnon enters into battle and gives the Trojans the upper hand.

Memnon is Killed By Achilles

Mar 5, 1009

Achilles and Memnon fight and Memnon is killed, causing a Trojan retreat.

Greeks Find Out How To Win

Mar 16, 1009

Helenus tells the Greeks to get Hercules' bow and arrow. That is the only way to win.

Paris is Killed By Philoctetes

Jun 5, 1010

Philoctetes is given the bow and arrow, He then goes and right away, kills Paris.

Greeks sneak into Troy and Steal The Palladium

Jul 2, 1010

An image of Athena, called the Palladium, was stolen by the Greeks so that the Trojans would not be protected anymore.

The Greeks Build the Trojan Horse

Aug 5, 1010

Odysseus suggests the Greeks build a large wooden horse as a fake offering to the Trojans and have the army sneak in at night.

THE FINAL BATTLE

Aug 22, 1010

The plan is a success and the Greeks massacre the Trojan, with the final blow being to throw Hector's son, Astyanax, off the city wall.