Gods
This sea-nymph mother of Achilles attempted to make her son immortal and later secured divine armor from Hephaestus after Patroclus’ death.
Who is Thetis?
Called μορφὴ κάλλιστη (“the most beautiful woman”), this queen’s abduction—or elopement—was the war’s immediate cause.
Who is Helen?
This Greek hero faced a choice between a long, obscure life and a short life with everlasting kleos.
Who is Achilles?
This Trojan prince judged a divine beauty contest and chose love over power and wisdom, igniting the Trojan War.
Who is Paris?
This goddess of discord set the Trojan War in motion by casting a golden apple marked καλλίστῃ (“to the fairest”).
Who is Eris?
This Trojan woman mourned both her husband Hector and her son, becoming a symbol of war’s human cost.
Who is Andromache?
This leader of the Greek forces angered Achilles by seizing Briseis and earlier offended Artemis by killing a sacred stag.
Who is Agamemnon?
Wearing another warrior’s armor, this companion of Achilles was killed by Hector, turning the tide of Achilles’ anger.
Who is Patroclus?
This goddess halted the Greek fleet with unfavorable winds until a king paid a terrible familial price.
Who is Artemis?
This queen of Sparta bore children after an encounter with Zeus disguised as a swan.
Who is Leda?
Known for mētis (cunning intelligence), this hero devised the Trojan Horse and endured a long nostos home.
Who is Odysseus?
This deceptive wooden offering allowed Greek warriors to enter Troy after a decade-long siege.
What is the Trojan Horse?
This god gave Cassandra the gift of prophecy and sided with Troy.
Who is Apollo?
This queen murdered her husband upon his return from Troy in revenge for the sacrifice of their daughter.
Who is Clytemnestra?
This Greek hero wounded both Aphrodite and Ares during battle, a rare feat for a mortal warrior.
Who is Diomedes?
This infant son of Hector was thrown from Troy’s walls to prevent a future avenger.
Who is Astyanax?
This father of Sarpedon tried to stay neutral in the war but caused more chaos to occur as his family messed with the fighting.
Who is Zeus/Jupiter?
This daughter of Agamemnon was sacrificed—or saved, depending on the version—to appease Artemis and allow the fleet to sail.
Who is Iphigenia?
This Trojan champion defended his city out of duty and honor, despite knowing Troy’s inevitable fall.
Who is Hector?
This binding promise, sworn to protect Helen’s marriage, obligated Greek kings to fight at Troy.
What is the Oath of the Suitors?