The Tale of the Trojan War

The tale of the Trojan War has fascinated listeners for nearly 3,000 years. It was recounted in poetic form by the famed Greek poet Homer. Its images were engraved on wine jugs and silver cups,. cast in plaster and carved into stone. Many hundreds of years later, it continued to rivet listeners from across Europe during the Middle Ages and into modern times. Along the way, it has inspired countless retellings.

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