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750 BCE
The History of the Trojan War:
According to historical sources, the Trojan War began after the abduction of Queen Helen of Sparta by the Trojan prince Paris. Helen's husband Menelaus convinced his brother King Agamemnon, of Mycenae to lead an expedition to retrieve her. The seige led to numerous battles, including the storied deaths of Trojan prince Hector, and the nearly invincible Achilles. -
750 BCE
Menelaus vs. Paris
Tiring of indecisive battles, Menelaus offered to fight Paris, so they could settle the issue of war. Paris won and threw his spear, but it landed harmlessly in the shield of Menelaus. Menelaus, however, was not finished, so he grabbed Paris by his helmet and proceeded to drag him through the field. Choking on the strap of his helmet, Paris was only saved by the intervention of Aphrodite who broke the strap and covered him in a thick mist for protection. -
750 BCE
The Trojans:
The Trojan army was led by the King Priam, along with the allies including the the Carians, Halizones, Kikones, and more. -
750 BCE
The Greeks:
The Greeks were led by King Agamemnon, along with the fiercest Greek warriors, they were aided with several of the Olympic gods, including Athena, and Hephaistos
