Fall of Troy
Definition
The Fall of Troy refers to the event where the city of Troy was captured and destroyed by Greek forces during the Trojan War. This event is described in Homer's epic poem, "The Iliad."
Analogy
Picture a high-stakes capture-the-flag game where two teams compete fiercely to take control of each other's base. After an intense battle filled with cunning strategies and heroic feats, one team successfully breaches their opponent's defenses and claims victory.
Related terms
Trojan Horse: A giant wooden horse used by Greek soldiers to secretly enter Troy's walls, leading to its downfall.
Achilles' Heel: Derived from Greek mythology, this term refers to a person's vulnerable point or weakness.
Helen of Troy: Known as "the face that launched a thousand ships," Helen was said to be the most beautiful woman in Greece whose abduction sparked the Trojan War.
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