Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

S6E7 - Troy: The Bitter Rancor of Achilles

May 13, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Achilles Dominates Trojan Battlefield

  • Achilles was an unstoppable warrior who changed the battle once he arrived on the beach.
  • His fighting skills rallied the Greek soldiers and pushed Trojans back early in the war.
INSIGHT

Troy's Walls Halt War Progress

  • Troy's massive stone walls made it impenetrable to Greek forces.
  • With Trojans safe behind walls, the war became a long stalemate on the beach.
ANECDOTE

Paris Escapes Duel by Aphrodite

  • Menelaus and Paris fought a duel to settle the war, but Paris escaped by Aphrodite’s intervention.
  • This unfair outcome angered the Greeks, so the war dragged on for years.
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