Trojan war 2

The Trojan War

  • Wedding of King Pelius and Thetis
    Jan 1, 1000

    Wedding of King Pelius and Thetis

    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.
  • Judgment of Paris
    Jan 2, 1000

    Judgment of Paris

    Paris, Prince of Troy, must choose which god is the fairest. He chooses Aphrodite because she promises him the most beautiful woman in the world.
  • Paris Steals Helen
    Jan 4, 1000

    Paris Steals Helen

    King Menelaus goes to Crete. While he is gone, Paris steals Helen and brings her back to Troy.
  • Odysseus and Achilles Avoid the Army
    Jan 6, 1000

    Odysseus and Achilles Avoid the Army

    Odysseus pretends to be insane, but is caught. Achilles dresses up as a woman, but is also caught, and must join the army.
  • Fight Over Chryseis
    Jan 8, 1000

    Fight Over Chryseis

    Chyseis is taken from her father and brought to the Greek Agamemnon.
  • Chryseis's Father Prays to Apollo
    Jan 9, 1000

    Chryseis's Father Prays to Apollo

    Apollo attacks the Greeks for Chyseis's father. Achilles tells Agamemnon to give back Chryseis.
  • Gods Begin to Take Sides
    Jan 11, 1000

    Gods Begin to Take Sides

    Zeus favors the Trojans. He sends a lying dream to Agamemnon that said that he would win if he attacked.
  • Menelaus Battles Paris for Revenge
    Jan 12, 1000

    Menelaus Battles Paris for Revenge

    Paris is defeated, but Aphrodite saves him.
  • The Trojan Horse
    Jan 16, 1000

    The Trojan Horse

    Odysseus creates a plan to build a giant wooden horse. He and some other Greeks hide inside of it.
  • The Greeks Came Out of the Horse at Night
    Jan 18, 1000

    The Greeks Came Out of the Horse at Night

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