Trojan War

Judgement of Paris

Jan 1, 1000

A Prince named Paris was tricked by Eris into choosing who the most beautiful goddess was. He chose Aphrodite.

Paris kidnaps Helen of Greece

Jan 2, 1000

Paris with the help of Aphrodite kidnapped Helen, and brought her back to Troy.

Agamemnon's Decision

Jan 13, 1000

In order for Greece to Invade Troy & Save Helen, Greece had to make a sacrifice. Agamemnon sacrificed his daughter Iphigenia to Artemis.

Greece invades Troy

Jan 16, 1000

Greece invaded Troy by sea. The first greek to land was Protesilaus, he was killed. The Trojan War had begun.

Chryseis Returns to Priest

Jan 17, 1000

Agamemnon had kidnapped Chryseis from a priest. He was the priest of Apollo. Apollo was raining fire on the Greek army. Agamemnon gave Chrysies back to the Priest to stop Apollo's wrath.

War reaches Olympus

Jan 20, 1000

The goddesses were still fighting over who was more beautiful. The other gods were fighting over whos side to take in the war. Some took Greeces side some took Troys. Zeus urged them to stay out of it.

Achilles leaves the fight

Feb 1, 1000

Achilles was angry at Agamemnon for taking Brices from him after he gave Chryseis back. He also spoke to his mother, who advised him not to enter the war. Greece had lost their greatest warrior. Zeus also helped get him out by sending down bad dreams & visions to him.

War Rages On

Mar 11, 1002

The War was well underway. Both sides suffered many casualties, but they kept going. On Olympus, the gods were more seperated than ever. Zeus decided to take the Trojan side along with Hector, a great Warrior. Hera was on the Greek side.

The Gods get Involved

Apr 17, 1003

The gods were really getting involved now. Zeus, Ares, Aphrodite, Apollo & Athena were on the Trojan side. While Poseidon, Athena,& Hera sided the Greeks.

Zeus blesses Hector

Apr 30, 1003

Zeus gave a warrior from Troy named Hector his blessing, making him nearly unstoppable.

Ares is Killed

Jun 13, 1006

Years of fighting passed with not much happening. Olympus was divided. Ares had sent himself down to Troy as a mortal to fight with the Trojans. A young Greek warrior Diomedes, was blessed by Athena. He killed Ares. Zeus was very mad.

Gods Pull Out

Aug 21, 1006

After the Ares affair Zeus was angered with the gods, but he was still focused on getting victory for the Trojans. Hera, with the help of Aphrodite was able to distract Zeus, and get him out of the battle. Eventually all the other gods followed

War draws to a close

Jul 11, 1009

Without the help of the gods, Greece took the advantage. Achilles killed Hector, and Greece pushed Troy back to its city walls. The walls around Troy were indestuctable, and Greece could not get in. The war would not end, and Helen would not be saved until Greece got into the city.

Odysseus' Plan

Jan 19, 1010

Odysseus was one of the wise men of Greece he came up with a plan to get into Troy. He had a huge, hollow, wooden horse built. He was going to put his greatest warriors inside, and sneak them into Troy.

The Trojan Horse

Aug 16, 1010

Odysseus' plan went into effect. The horse was placed in front of the city gates. The greek army left on ships, to make it look like they had retreated. Troy accepted the horse as a surrender gift, and brought it into the city.

War Ends

Aug 17, 1010

That night, when everyone was asleep, the Greek soldiers exited the horse. They burnt down the city, killed all the men & children, & enslaved the women of Troy. They rescued Helen and the Trojan War had come to an end.

King Meneleus Rises

Mar 2, 2022

Tyndarius makes Meneleus the new king of Sparta. He is the sutor of Helen, the finest woman in the world.