Causes Of Trojan Wars Flashcards
What was the party with all the gods and goddesses for?
It was a party held by Peleus and Thetis for the birth of Achilles
Who wasn’t invited to the party and why?
Eris wasn’t invited because she’s the goddess of quarrelling
Who were the main people are the party?
Zeus - king of the gods
Hera - queen of the gods
Aphrodite - goddess of love and beauty
Athene - goddess of wisdom and war
Hermes - messenger of the gods
Paris - a Trojan - son of Priam the king of Troy
What did Eris do to start an argument at the party?
She gave a golden apple to Hermes who put it in front of the goddesses. The phrase “for the most beautiful” was engraved on it to start and argument between the goddesses.
Who chose the most beautiful woman?
Paris
What did each goddess offer to Paris?
Hera - Power and all of Asia to rule over
Aphrodite - most beautiful woman - Helen of Sparta
Athene - All the wisdom, where he could gain all he wanted
Who did Paris choose?
Aphrodite
What did Paris do to get Helen?
Since she was already married, he went to Sparta to steal her from Menelaus, which sparked a 10 year Trojan War
How long did the Trojan War last?
The Trojan War lasted 10 years before the Greeks defeated the Trojans
What did oracles say about what will happen to Achilles?
If he grows up and fights in wars, he will achieve great glory, but will die young
What did Thetis do to protect him from his fate?
She dipped Achilles head-first in the dark waters of The River Styx. Wherever the water touched him, that body part would be invulnerable. The only place it didn’t touch was his heel because that’s where his mother was holding him from.
What did Peleus do after hearing that Thetis dipped him in the River Styx?
He banished Thetis and took Achilles to the mountains, where he learnt the art of war.
What was Achilles like as a Greek hero? Give 3 reasons.
Stubborn - he didn’t fight with his troops because of an argument with Agamemnon, after he took his slave-girl, even though he was the strongest out of all his troops
Arrogant - instead of taking Hector’s body back - after killing him - for a proper burial, he dragged him along the ground after killing
A good friend - he was completely distraught after hearing of the death of his cousin, Patroclus
What was Hector like as a Trojan hero? Give 4 reasons.
Cared a lot for his family and people - he didn’t leave them alone on the battlefield.
He was respectful - allowed for Patroclus’ body to be give back for funeral rights.
Another reason for why he was respectful - although Achilles refused, he did offer funeral right to Achilles if he was defeated.
Brave - he fought and defeated Patroclus, thinking it was Achilles.
Another reason for why he was brave - although he was scared at first, he built the courage to face the fiercest warrior of his time.
