Part 1 of 4
As Paris is visiting the Greeks, he becomes smitten with Menelaus’ wife, Helen. Taking her to Troy, the Greeks see this as a reason to initiate war against their greatest trading rivals. The Kings of Greece get ready to embark, although most of them reluctantly, and Cassandra, sitting in the fortress of Troy warns that the war will bring disaster but she is cursed... [click here for more]
Part 2 of 4
The Greeks land on the shores leading to Troy in order to battle the Trojans and ultimately take the city. And with the Greeks comes their greatest warrior, Achilles, a man who has never been defeated in battle. But what was once thought to be a quick victory now becomes a battle that will be fought for ten long years.
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Achilles, Agamemnon,... [click here for more]
Part 3 of 4
A disillusioned Achilles retires from the battlefield, no longer willing to fight. And with this Hector and the Trojans seize the opportunity to drive the Greeks back into the sea. But Achilles returns to the battle and in the end Hector decides to fight him in a one on one duel in order to save Troy.
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Achilles, Agamemnon, Ajax, Diomedes,... [click here for more]
Part 4 of 4
The death of Hector allows Achilles to make the fateful decision to honorably return the body to the Trojan King for burial. However a single arrow shot seemingly befalls the mighty Achilles. The Greeks, unable to break through the fortified walls that surround Troy, and devastated by the loss of Achilles, decide to leave and give up their quest to take the city. However... [click here for more]
The epic saga from Homer has influenced literature since the day it was discovered. Presented is a re-telling of the classic epic from the human perspective, rather than from that of the Greek Gods. Covered within the pages are the events that led to the extraordinary Trojan War. Her name was Helen, her beauty was renowned throughout the world. "The face that launched a thousand ships". In this struggle,... [click here for more]