Since this war was considered among the ancient Greeks as either the last event of the mythical age or the first event of the historical age, several dates are given for the fall of Troy.

Dec 10, 2025 · According to the Roman epic poet Virgil, the Trojans were defeated after the Greeks left behind a large wooden horse and pretended to sail for home. Unbeknown to the Trojans, the wooden …

Oct 16, 2025 · In Greek mythology, the tale of the fall of Troy was recorded in two epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey, traditionally attributed to Homer and written about 400 years after these events.

The Fall of Troy marks the legendary conclusion of the Trojan War, a conflict immortalized primarily through the epic poetry of Homer, specifically in the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey."

Dec 18, 2009 · When night fell, the horse opened up and a group of Greek warriors, led by Odysseus, climbed out and sacked the Troy from within. After the Trojan defeat, the Greeks heroes slowly made …

Jan 16, 2023 · In the 150 years since, historians and archaeologists have been forced to conclude, for the most part, that something did happen at the site of Troy in the early 12th century BC, and even …

Oct 15, 2024 · This legendary war took place between the city of Troy and the Greek states, lasting for a decade and culminating in the fall of Troy. The tale, rich with themes of heroism, love, betrayal, and …