Trojan War basic story Flashcards
the story of the Trojan war
Who are Helen’s suitors?
What was the oath of Tyndareus?
taken by the suitors of Helen before her marriage
why did Eris throw the apple
because she was not invited to Thetis and Peleus’ wedding
Who is Eris?
Greek goddess of Discord
What does Eris do with a golden apple?
throws it amongst the guests at Thetis and Peleus’ wedding
labelled- for the fairest
Who did Paris judge between?
Athena, Hera and Aphrodite
Who abducted Helen?
Theseus, king of Athens
What was Paris judging?
who should have the apple
Why was Helen abducted?
What is the Trojan cycle?
What is the Trojan cycle?
What is Troy also known as?
Ileum
Who was Agamemnon?
The king who lead the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War
Who was Helen?
most beautiful mortal woman,
the daughter of Zeus and Leda
who was abducted by Paris
was married to Menelaus, the king of Sparta
Who was Menelaus?
King of Sparta, Agamemnon’s brother, previous husband of Helen