The Trojan War characters

Eris

She did not get invited to a wedding and threw a golden apple that said to the fairest which made Aphrodite, hera, and athena fight for who was the best beautyThis event ultimately led to the Trojan War, illustrating her role as the goddess of discord.

Peleus

Greek, the king of myrimidons and father of achilles his wedding is where the incident with Eris and the golden apple occurred.

Thetis

Nuetral pro greek, Thetis was a sea goddess and the mother of Achilles. She played a significant role in the saga of the Trojan War, particularly in protecting and aiding her son.

Hera, Ahena, Poseidon

Pro greek Olympians

Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo, Artemis

Pro trojan Olympians

Judgment of Paris

Primary cause for the war and where paris chose aphrodite

Troy

Powerful city statethat was the center of the Trojan War, besieged by the Greeks for ten years before its eventual fall.

Sparta

powerful city state rule by Menelaus helen was taken from here

Paris

Trojan, prince of troy who stole hellen, killed achilles

Oenone

Trojan, orginaly paris’ wife

Tyndareus

Greek,king of Sparta and father of Helen.

Helen

daughter of Tyndareus and Leda, considered the most beautiful woman in the world, whose abduction by Paris sparked the Trojan War.

Menelaus

King of Sparta, husband of Helen, and brother of Agamemnon.

Aulis

The port in Boeotia where the Greek fleet assembled before sailing to Troy. It was the site of Agamemnon's sacrifice of Iphigenia.

Agamemnon

King of Mycenae, leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War, and brother of Menelaus.

Calchas

The soothsayer and priest who interpreted the will of the gods during the Trojan War, known for his role in advising Agamemnon. That his daughter must be sacrificed

Iphigenia

The daughter of Agamemnon who was sacrificed at Aulis to appease the goddess Artemis, ensuring favorable winds for the Greek fleet to sail to Troy.

The Iliad

An epic poem by Homer that recounts the events of the Trojan War, focusing on the hero Achilles and his conflict with Agamemnon.

Achilles

A Greek hero of the Trojan War, known for his unmatched prowess in battle and his central role in Homer's "The Iliad." He was the son of Peleus and Thetis and had a notorious conflict with Agamemnon. Left war then returned to kill homer.

Odysseus

A cunning Greek hero of the Trojan War, known for his intelligence and resourcefulness. He played a crucial role in devising the strategy of the Trojan Horse and is also the protagonist of Homer's "The Odyssey."

Ajax

A hero of the Trojan War known for his great strength and stature. He played a significant role in the Greek forces and is often associated with the tragic loss and downfall of his character.

Diomedes

A Greek hero famed for his bravery and skill in battle during the Trojan War. He is known for wounding the gods Aphrodite and Ares and is a prominent character in Homer's "The Iliad."

Patroclus

A close companion of Achilles, whose death in battle provoked Achilles to return to the fight, significantly impacting the course of the Trojan War. He is also featured in Homer's "The Iliad."

Hector

The prince of Troy and a skilled warrior, was the greatest defender of the city during the Trojan War. He is known for his noble character and tragic death at the hands of Achilles.

Aeneas

A Trojan hero and son of the prince Anchises, is known for his escape from Troy and his eventual journey to Italy, where he becomes an ancestor of the Romans. He is a central figure in Virgil's "Aeneid."

King Priam

The king of Troy during the Trojan War, is known for his wisdom and leadership. He is the father of Hector and is portrayed as a tragic figure who suffers the loss of many sons.

Queen Hecuba

The queen of Troy and wife of King Priam, is known for her strength and sorrow during the Trojan War. She endures the loss of her children and struggles to protect her family amid the chaos.

Andromache

The wife of Hector, is known for her deep love and loyalty to him. After Hector's death, she faces great suffering as she deals with the repercussions of the Trojan War.

Astyanax

The son of Hector and Andromache, is a symbol of hope and innocence. His tragic fate reflects the consequences of the war on future generations.