Incredible Facts About Greece’s History You Need to Know

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3The Trojan War

The Trojan War, which features prominently in Homer’s epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, was a historical event from the late Bronze Age. It pitted the city of Troy against a coalition of Greek forces.

The story of the war, the Greek warrior Achilles, and the Trojan Horse have left an indelible mark on literature and cultural history.