The Trojan War- Anastasia Delgado

Wedding of King Pelius and Thetis

Jan 1, 1000

"Eris, the Goddess of Discord, was the only god uninvited. She threw a golden apple into the wedding that said "For the Fairest". Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera all wanted the apple, but Zeus would not choose between them." https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-trojan-war--14

Judgement of Paris

Jan 2, 1000

"The goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite wanted to know who was the fairest of them all, and Prince Paris of Troy had been chosen to give a golden apple to fairest goddess. Aphrodite told him that if he gave her the golden apple, she would give him Helen, the most beautiful women on Earth. Immediately, Paris gave Aphrodite the golden apple. But, Paris didn't know that Helen was already married to King Menelaus of Sparta." https://www.sutori.com/story/the-trojan-war-timeline

Paris Abducts Helen

Jan 4, 1000

"While King Menelaus was visiting Crete, a Greek island, Paris abducted Helen and took her back to Troy. King Menelaus soon discovered that she had been kidnapped. When Menelaus asked for Helen back, Paris refused. This is what started the Trojan War." https://www.sutori.com/story/the-trojan-war-timeline

Odysseus and Achilles Avoid the Army

Jan 6, 1000

[Odysseus pretends to be insane, but is caught. Achilles dresses up as a woman, but is also caught, and must join the army.(https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-trojan-war--14)

The Trojan War Begins

Jan 7, 1000

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Gods Begin To Take Sides

Jan 11, 1000

The gods took part in the war as well, affecting the outcome of various battles. Apollo, Artemis, Ares, and Aphrodite sided with the Trojans, while Hera, Athena, Poseidon, Hermes, and Hephaestus aided the Greeks.

The Trojan Horse

Jan 16, 1000

Odysseus came up with the idea for the Trojan Horse. Since, the Trojans have big walls for protection, the Greeks made a wooden horse to give to the Trojans with them hidden inside.

The Trojans Bring the Horse into the City

Jan 17, 1000

(https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-trojan-war--14)

The Greeks come out of the horse at night

Jan 18, 1000

They open the gates of Troy and let the rest of the Greek army inside

End of the Trojan War

Jan 19, 1000

Prince Paris surrenders to the Greeks after the massacre.