Articles on the Trojan War and the Epic Cycle Including the Iliad
Articles on the Trojan War and the Epic Cycle Including the Iliad and Odyssey.
Aulis
Aulis was the place from which Agamemnon set sail for Troy. It was also the site of the tragedy "Iphigenia at Aulis."
Aulis was the place from which Agamemnon set sail for Troy. It was also the site of the tragedy "Iphigenia at Aulis."
Did Hector Kill Menelaus King of Sparta?
In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Hector kills Menelaus of Sparta. This is at variance with the ancient Greek version of Menealus' role in the Trojan War.
In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Hector kills Menelaus of Sparta. This is at variance with the ancient Greek version of Menealus' role in the Trojan War.
Did Hector Kill Ajax?
In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Hector kills Ajax. In the ancient version, Ajax is afflicted with madness sometime after Hector is killed.
In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Hector kills Ajax. In the ancient version, Ajax is afflicted with madness sometime after Hector is killed.
Trojan War Course
Sign up for free email lessons about the Trojan War prepared as background for the Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom movie on Troy.
Sign up for free email lessons about the Trojan War prepared as background for the Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom movie on Troy.
Briseis - Who Was Briseis?
Briseis was a war prize Achilles and Agamemnon both wanted, but other than that the story of the Trojan War told by Homer is very different from the Warner Bros. version of Troy.
Briseis was a war prize Achilles and Agamemnon both wanted, but other than that the story of the Trojan War told by Homer is very different from the Warner Bros. version of Troy.
Trojan War
The ancient Greeks traced their history to mythological events and their genealogy to the gods and goddesses. Perhaps the most pivotal event in the early history of ancient Greece was the Trojan War, which was started, according to the ancient reports, by a conflict among the goddesses.
The ancient Greeks traced their history to mythological events and their genealogy to the gods and goddesses. Perhaps the most pivotal event in the early history of ancient Greece was the Trojan War, which was started, according to the ancient reports, by a conflict among the goddesses.
Women of the Trojan War
The major women involved in the stories about the Trojan War.
The major women involved in the stories about the Trojan War.
The Trojan War
The ancient Greeks traced their history to mythological events and their genealogy to the gods and goddesses. Perhaps the most pivotal event in the early history of ancient Greece was the Trojan War.
The ancient Greeks traced their history to mythological events and their genealogy to the gods and goddesses. Perhaps the most pivotal event in the early history of ancient Greece was the Trojan War.
Tale of Troy or Iliad
A retelling of the Trojan War from the start with the apple of Discord or Eris.
A retelling of the Trojan War from the start with the apple of Discord or Eris.
Patroclus
Glossary entry on Patroclus.
Glossary entry on Patroclus.
Homer - Helen of Troy and the Trojan War
Articles on this site on the Trojan War, Helen of Troy, Homer, and other people and characters familiar from the Trojan War.
Articles on this site on the Trojan War, Helen of Troy, Homer, and other people and characters familiar from the Trojan War.
Women of the Trojan War
The major women involved in the stories about the Trojan War.
The major women involved in the stories about the Trojan War.
Calchas
The seer who told Agamemnon what to do to overcome the anger of the gods.
The seer who told Agamemnon what to do to overcome the anger of the gods.
The Epic Cycle
The works associated with the ancient Greek epic cycle in addition to the Iliad and Oddyssey.
The works associated with the ancient Greek epic cycle in addition to the Iliad and Oddyssey.
Who Really Launched 1000 Ships? Nemesis and Aphrodite
Nemesis narrates the story of Helen who launched 1000 ships and Aphrodite.
Nemesis narrates the story of Helen who launched 1000 ships and Aphrodite.
Who Really Launched 1000 Ships? Helen & Eris' Apple, as told by Nemesis
Aphrodite's responsibility for the Trojan War.
Aphrodite's responsibility for the Trojan War.
Images of the Trojan War Myth
Ancient depictions of events from the epic cycle, the lion gate, and scenes from a modern Oresteia. Only half the vase paintings are available to the public.
Ancient depictions of events from the epic cycle, the lion gate, and scenes from a modern Oresteia. Only half the vase paintings are available to the public.
The Trojan War
An extensive and eclectic site from Carlos Parada includes episodes, route maps for the Achaean leaders, list of groups, and Thucydides comments.
An extensive and eclectic site from Carlos Parada includes episodes, route maps for the Achaean leaders, list of groups, and Thucydides comments.
Was Achilles in the Trojan Horse?
In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Achilles lasts until the Trojan Horse. In the Iliad, he doesn't.
In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Achilles lasts until the Trojan Horse. In the Iliad, he doesn't.
How Did Agamemnon Die?
In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Briseis killed Agamemnon, but that's not what the ancient tragedies said.
In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Briseis killed Agamemnon, but that's not what the ancient tragedies said.
The Deaths of Sarpedon and Patroclus
Narration of the events in the Iliad when Patroclus and the Myrmidons entered the fray.
Narration of the events in the Iliad when Patroclus and the Myrmidons entered the fray.
Patroclus
Carlos Parada's page on the Greek hero Patroclus.
Carlos Parada's page on the Greek hero Patroclus.
Heroic Behavior
What the Greek heroes most longed for was a reputation for excellence, time (worship, esteem, honor) and kleos (fame). What they shunned was anything that lessened their reputation.
What the Greek heroes most longed for was a reputation for excellence, time (worship, esteem, honor) and kleos (fame). What they shunned was anything that lessened their reputation.
Troy - Review of the Movie "Troy" Starring Brad Pitt
If you can get over the omission of the gods and goddesses from the lives of the Greeks and Trojans, and can accept the adjustments that must be made to the Epic Cycle, the movie "Troy" is pretty exciting.
If you can get over the omission of the gods and goddesses from the lives of the Greeks and Trojans, and can accept the adjustments that must be made to the Epic Cycle, the movie "Troy" is pretty exciting.
Who Were the Sea People?
"Both sides in the Trojan War may be represented among the Sea Peoples, but the impossibility of obtaining precise dates for the fall of Troy and the raids of the Sea Peoples makes it difficult to work out exactly how they are connected."
"Both sides in the Trojan War may be represented among the Sea Peoples, but the impossibility of obtaining precise dates for the fall of Troy and the raids of the Sea Peoples makes it difficult to work out exactly how they are connected."
Eris - Goddess of Discord Eris
Eris was the goddess of Discord whose apple of discord spawned the Trojan War.
Eris was the goddess of Discord whose apple of discord spawned the Trojan War.
Electra
Electra is the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon.
Electra is the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon.