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hoplites What Greek soldiers were called
Troy Site of the Iliad. City set on fire, fulfilling Hecuba's dream, where the Trojan war takes place
Homer Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Zeus Chief god, Lord of Olympus, King of the gods
Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty who wins the Golden Apple
Hera Queen of the gods
Athena Goddess of war and wisdom, patron goddess of Athens
Helen Most beautiful woman in the world. Paris steals this beautiful woman from Menelaus
Paris Prince of Troy who steals Helen. King Priam of Troy ordered that this son be killed by Agelaos
Hermes Messenger of the gods
Menalaus King of Sparta, Helen's husband, Agamemnon's brother
Patroclus Achilles' best friend and cousin
Hector Crown Prince of Troy. Paris' brother, Troy's best warrior
Odysseus King of Ithaca who envisions the Trojan horse
Agamemnon Leader of Greek Forces. King of Mycenae who takes Brisies from Achilles
Achilles Greeks best warrior who battles Hector
Eris Goddess of discord and strife who presents the apple
Ajax Greek warrior known for brute strength
Priam King of Troy
Hecuba Queen of Troy
Agelaos Trusted chief herdsman of King Priam ordered to kill Paris
Cassandra Priestess of Troy, makes prophesy about it's destruction
Clytemnestra Queen of Mycenae, Agamemnon's wife
Iphigenia Daughter of Agamemnon
Briseis Priestess of Troy, Achilles love interest, taken by Agamemnon
Andromache Wife of Hector
Polyxena Princess of Troy, dedicated sister of Hector
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