| TROY
Considering its effects on the world during the historical period,
the Trojan War is perhaps the most important war in the history.
The myhtological reason of the war is a beauty contest. Since she
was not invited to the celebration of gods, Eris, the goddess of
discord got angry. She threw a golden apple that had "To the
most beautiful" written on it. Zeus, not wanting the responsibility
of passing judgment gave this duty to a mortal called Paris. Hera
offered Paris to make him the richest man in the world, Athene offered
him victory in all battles, whereas Aphordite offered him the most
beautiful woman. So, Paris gave the apple to Aphrodite who made
Helen fall in love with Paris. The other goddesses provoked Akhas
to attack Troy for vengeance.
Many people have spoken about the Trojan War. Emperor Xerxes of
Persia and Alexander the Great stopped by Troy during their raids
and wishes. Julius Ceasar wanted to make Troy the capital of Rome,
but he was assasinated before. Emperor Constantinus desired Troy
to become the capital, but later changed his mind to Constantinopolis.
After he has taken Istanbul, Sultan Mehmed the 2nd the Conqueror
said "Now, Troy's vengeance has been taken."
Many people fled and scattered all around Europe after the Trojan
War. There is a town near Paris which is named as Troyes. According
to legendes, Aphordite's son Aienas had built Rome. Historians believe
Padua was built by Priam's best friend Antenor. There are a number
of places with names having some kind of connection with Troy.
Amazons fought for Troy and Achilles killed the Queen of the Amazons.
The black people who came from Ethiopia, lead by Memnon, who was
blessed by the God of Sun , played a critical role during the war.
Memnon was also killed by Achilles.
Cassandra complex of psychologoy is defined as "Fear of to
be believed by no one" and is named after the daughter of Troy's
governor Cassandra. Cassandra foresaw the future after Apollon's
curse, but nobody believed her prophecy. "Trojan Horse"
is one of the most dangerous virus types and "Achilles heel"
is the weast part of the human body.
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