S6E8 - Troy: One Horse to Rule Them All

The fall of Troy marks the conclusion of the epic cycle, centering on the strategic ingenuity of Odysseus and the eventual collapse of the Trojan defenses. Odysseus orchestrates the construction of a hollow wooden horse, a deceptive gift designed to infiltrate the city’s impenetrable walls. While the Trojans celebrate their perceived victory, Greek soldiers emerge under the cover of night to seize the city, leading to the death of Achilles and the destruction of Troy. Helen of Sparta ultimately rejects Paris, choosing to return to her husband, Menelaus, while the Trojan prince Aeneas escapes the carnage, carrying his father and the Palladium to eventually lay the foundations for Rome. This narrative highlights the brutal realities of war, the shifting loyalties of legendary figures, and the enduring cultural legacy of the Trojan Horse as a symbol of concealed treachery.