In Greek mythology, the Trojan Horse (Greek: δούρειος ίππος, romanized: doureios hippos, lit. 'wooden horse') was a wooden horse said to have been used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy and win the war.

Trojan horse, huge hollow wooden horse constructed by the Greeks to gain entrance into Troy during the Trojan War. The horse was built by Epeius, a master carpenter and pugilist.

Jan 11, 2025 · The Greeks won the Trojan War. 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 horse was filled with Greek warriors. They sacked Troy after the Trojans brought the horse inside the city walls.

Apr 12, 2011 · Hidden inside an enormous wooden model of a horse were thirty Greek soldiers who after gaining access to the city, opened the gates to let in the rest of the Greek army who laid waste to the city and finally defeated the Trojans, ending a ten year siege-war.

Nov 27, 2024 · * The Trojan Horse: The Greeks built a massive wooden horse, which they used to sneak into the city of Troy and launch a surprise attack. Aftermath of the Trojan War The Trojan War had a profound impact on ancient Greece, leading to the downfall of the Mycenaean civilization and the rise of new city-states.

But what is the story of the Trojan Horse – and why was the Trojan ‘Horse’ probably not a wooden horse at all, if it ever existed? Let’s take a closer look at the origins of the myth, summarising the story and then analysing its significance.

Mar 25, 2024 · According to these accounts, the Greeks constructed the Trojan Horse after deciding that it was the only way to end their long and arduous war against the city of Troy. It was a large statue of a horse, made of wood that was hollow on the inside. It was presented as a gift, but it was really a trap.

Once the Wooden Horse had been built, Odysseus proceeded to persuade the bravest and the most skillful of the Greek warriors present at Troy to climb, fully armed, into its belly. Some say that there were 23 of them, while others speculate with numbers between 30 and 50.

Mar 8, 2023 · The Trojan Horse was a large, hollow wooden horse built by the Greeks, which played a crucial role in the ending of the Trojan War. It marked the turning point of the war which had continued for ten years, and brought about the destruction of the city of Troy.

The Trojan Horse is a wooden structure used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to infiltrate and ultimately destroy the city of Troy. It symbolizes cunning and subterfuge, showcasing the Greeks’ strategy to win the war after a decade-long siege.