Trojan War

Aegisthus (Greek mythological figure) Aegisthus Aegisthus, lover of Clytemnestra in Greek myth, is remembered for his part in Agamemnon’s murder, his rule at Mycenae, and his death at Orestes’ hands; he appears in Homeric epic a…

Ajax the Great (Aias) — Greek Hero of the Trojan War Ajax the Great Ajax the Great (Aias), son of Telamon, was a towering Greek warrior in the Trojan War, famed for his strength, defensive prowess, and tragic end after losing Achilles' armor to Ody…

Ajax the Lesser (Aias, son of Oïleus) Ajax the Lesser Greek mythological warrior of the Trojan War, son of Oïleus and leader of the Locrians, famed for his swiftness and infamous for the sacrilege that brought divine vengeance and his…

Helen of Troy Helen of Troy is a central figure of Greek myth, famed for her beauty and role in the legends of Sparta and the Trojan War. Accounts vary on her origins, actions, and later fate.

The Odyssey — Ancient Greek Epic Poem Odyssey The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic attributed to Homer that follows Odysseus's long voyage home after the Trojan War, exploring themes of cunning, hospitality, fate and the meani…

Trojan War: Myth, Sources, and Historical Context Trojan War An overview of the Trojan War covering its literary sources, principal figures, archaeological discovery, debates over historicity, and cultural legacy.