[Music] Peter I need you to take Chris and Meg to school today's the day I finally killed that squirrel that's been eating on tomatoes try to get like eight of them this time I want to make Bretta oh can't the kids just walk you know I like to watch two full movies before I go to work no Peta they can't walk it's three miles fine I'll take them but you better keep those goggles cuz I'm going to put them to good use tonight once the floor is full of sidus we can eat peanuts in [Music] here Dad are you sure it's okay that we took Brian's car it's his own fault he's the one who keeps his key in the visor like a Carefree hillbilly okay everybody out I don't want the cool kids to know I'm your dad hey Chris guess who I just scored as my date to the homecoming dance vice principal Maguire really yeah her husband hband just died of ALS so she is ready to get at it hey there strong guy not now Brenda she says I have the body of a 50-year-old before it gets ALS so who are you going to go with I was thinking of asking Cara Morris why don't you ask her now her locker is right over there um uh yeah okay hi Cara I was wondering um if you'd like to go to the homecoming dance with me oh hi robot from Big Hero 6 no but thank you his name is Baymax you gorgeous [ __ ] all right red light time to text and shave and Whittle and floss thanks for getting here so quickly what I'm sorry you're an Arius I just assumed you were my Uber I don't know what that is on account of being dull Uber it's like a cab except it feels like a game cuz it's from your phone anyway I'm late for a meeting can I just give you 20 bucks to drop me off wow 20 bucks just to drive you across town maybe I should be an Uber driver I mean I could use the extra money and it's got to be easier than when I was delivering pizzas all right push push come on come on almost there almost there just one more push here it is oh it's half Hawaiian I believe that's ours you poor [Music] fool hey what's up big guy none of the girls at school want to go to homecoming with me probably cuz everyone calls me names like big nips and fat nips and big fat nips oh don't listen to them big fat nips they're just being haters what's a hater it was just something people say instead of working to change their own flaws anyway you just got to do what Taylor Swift does and Shake It Off who's Taylor Swift oh my God am I about to intr introduce you to Taylor Swift what is she a singer she's much more than a singer Chris she's she's she's the queen a goddess a gazelle in a high-waisted swimsuit uh sorry if you're neither insane nor clowns nor a posi I'm not interested I have an idea you should ask Taylor Swift to the homecoming dance what why would she go to a dance with me I'm telling you this is exactly the kind of thing she would do she's such a sweetheart oh I'm going limp oh I'm just going to lie here moaning thinking about Taylor Swift oh oh Tay Tay how would I even ask her oh it's easy you and I will just make a video about how sad you are and put it online she's very interactive with all her fans I guess it's worth a shot of course it is if she says yes you'll surprise everyone just like you did on New Year's Eve three 2 1 some animals give me boners hi uh I'd like to be an Uber driver okay sure welcome aboard don't I don't I need to fill out a form or oh right yeah of course name Peter Griffin criminal history this section is optional I will skip this and done here you go yeah none of this really matters all I need to know is do you have a car a phone and a face face it's my dog's car oh and I know you didn't ask but I am quick to anger okay great now get out there and try to kiss as many Ladies as you can the record is 60 in a month you sir are officially an Uber driver [Music] [Music] this is some good stuff Chris I think it's ready to post actually Stewie I changed my mind I made my own video and posted it what how could you do that Stewie I didn't want to do all that fancy stuff so I just did a video of me speaking from the heart you know telling her how much it would mean if a girl like her went to homecoming with a guy like me I couldn't even stay awake during that description hey she already posted a response what hey Chris Griffin I just saw your video and I I'd love to go to your dance with you all right I got to go eat an ice cream cone cuz us stars are just like you to thece it uh oh this means I have an awkward phone call to make what no no it was stupid what two guys going to homecoming I I assumed it was a goof this whole time take it out I'm ugly and unlovable [Music] good evening I'm Tom Tucker our top story tonight pop star Taylor Swift is coming to Cog to attend a dance with local high schooler Chris Griffin but first we go to commercial while our sports reporter smiles and Spins a football for some reason wow Chris I'm so excited you actually have a date with Taylor Swift thanks Mom did I do good can I wear grandpa's jacket now I don't know why you always ask for that that's that's not a thing in family oh Rupert I can't believe Taylor Swift is actually going to be in our house I haven't been this excited since I abused those caffeine pills to get ready for the big show everything will be fine as long as I take one of these pills you actually are taking drugs Stewie give me those I can't Zach I need them to sing I'm so excited I'm so excited I'm so scared Screech is going to stab someone on Christmas oh Chris you look so handsome in your Tu this must be how meatloaf looked when he went to the prom oh that must be H hi you must be Chris I'm Taylor what's up it's so nice to finally meet you your video was so sweet and I can't wait to go to the dance tonight me too would you like to come in hi Peter Griffin learing dead quick question in Shake It Off you invite us to get down to quote this sick beat yet the beat you then provide is rather mild my question is this may I lick your legs hi Taylor Stewie Griffin I'm your biggest fan I I don't mean that like a psycho I just I'm not I'm not a psycho oh you're a cutie okay so let's talk about Harry Styles now you don't have to say anything I'm just going to slowly pull out this tape measure and you indicate when I should stop okay here I go still going still going oh my God you [ __ ] seriously Taylor this is my sister Meg and our dog Brian nice to meet you both we're not all so impressed I've met Dan akroy I'm sorry uh which cast member of heiw are you will you be nice okay well we should probably go it was was so nice to meet you all except for the girl and the dog sorry about my family don't apologize they seem nice well you wouldn't say that if you ever saw us in the movies all right we got our popcorn from home our shoda from home our snacks from home and [Music] Braveheart where you headed the airport great just a couple of errands and we'll get you there that was one [ __ ] of a clash anyways what time's your flight it's in 20 minutes oh boy I can't make it in 20 minutes I better call you a lift come on hurry up get in I hope you like The Offspring let's go [Music] oh my God Taylor Swift she's here with him you guys Mr bu's taking a door open Duke in the bathroom I hope this isn't too boring for you no this is so cool I always sing about high school but I've never actually seen one in person would you like to dance sure but you're going to have to stand back like 5 and 1/2 ft cool you dance like an unattended fire hose wow it's like your dance tells a whole story right you are the only one who's ever gotten that usually people just shove a wallet in my mouth and call 911 you know Chris I'm having a great time you're so cool and down to earth I like you too Taylor I was scared meeting a celebrity but you're so nice and normal I feel totally comfortable around you why don't you just kiss her Griffin sorry I just smoke a joint with the pickup truck [Music] kids that was really fun Chris I hope you don't mind I made the band pay me a royalty for each of my songs they played of course not and I hope you didn't mind I showed you who every Locker belongs to no I thought that was nice I've never had a locker I just keep my stuff in stupid Mansions can I finger you sure hi I'm Taylor Swift I'm famous but I'm really nice a that's one of the best fingerings I've ever [Music] had what are you working on there Chris oh I'm making a collage for table of some of her favorite things here's flowers and crop tops and pictures of Kanye West with his mouth shut wow you two seem to have a wonderful connection we do mom you know she's the first girl to ever really understand me uh you guys you might want to see this video Bonnie posted on Facebook why are you on Bonnie's Facebook page cuz she's a smoke show cuz I know you're just blubbering dress shirt he licked his armpit then ate all my dinner and dessert Chris Griffin is a pig in every [Music] way oh and some animals give him boners [Music] what the hell why would she do this oh wait wait wait what's that next [Music] video Chris what happened I thought you said Taylor had a good time the other night we did she even let me grab the part of her body which on others would be a butt wow look at these comments everyone hates you Chris she's right check it out you're already a meme oh man Chris this computer is telling me that you done done Swift it up why would she do something like this because this is what Taylor Swift does she gets into relationships with guys sabotages them and then writes angry songs about it I just wish I could talk to her well why can't we she has a house in Rhode Island we could go today oh my God we can go today my schedule is wide ass open well we can't just show up there why not we've done crazier things before remember when we sent that tweet all right you ready freeze we're the internet police you guys are going away for a long time hey what are you in for I said Caitlyn Jenner wasn't Brave and beautiful Ryan there's some bad people in here hey what's up I'm just going to Cog Stadium okay would you like the AC on or the windows down how about both pretty great right it is it really is [Music] thank you genius person no problem hey you ever go in a hot tub when it's snowing outside what Miss Swift your songwriting team is here we got a scko tune for you Taylor hit it Morty Mox and bagels and bagels and locks I like being a girl okay one thought what if we change locks to boys and bagels to problems oh that's perfect like when you changed pickle it good to shake it off all right we got our homework hi Taylor Chris what are you guys doing here I wanted to talk to you your house is way nicer than an Murray's we broke in there too Taylor why'd you write that song about me I thought we had a real connection we do I really like you Chris I just I'm sorry I always do this I ruin relation ships with nice guys and John may just so I can write songs about heartbreak and moving on but don't you think that's unhealthy you're never going to find a real relationship if you keep doing this listen I'm sorry I hurt your feelings Chris let me make it up to you why don't you guys all come to my show tonight as my guests are you serious backstage with Taylor Swift well that'll be even cooler than when I was in that remake of The Princess Bride with Bill Cosby now one of these has the io cane powder you see and one of them makes you go sleepy by with your mouth [Music] open hey pal where we heading again just go down this dark [Music] alley what the hell's going on this is what we do to Uber drivers in this [Music] town stop stop please stop the sound of your leather jackets is exu ating you can't just buy a phone and become a cab driver please I have two families stay back where where did you get that Jud hsh himself I was a boy no more than 11 or 12 was on the side of the road man with a hat pulled up next to me said I reminded him of him when he was my age I was just a boy husk and corn didn't know what it meant of course we were all husk and corn back then just to keep the lights on on and you burned my car while I was telling my fake Jud H story God I hate everybody who's not backstage this next song is a new one it's about my boyfriend Chris [Music] I'm pretty and I'm rich and I'm in Love Me Taylor I've met the guy that I've been dreaming of me Taylor wow they hate it this stinks we like you when you're miserable you guys Mr bule's taking a door open Duke in the bathroom why were they being so mean to you well I guess they're just used to me being sad and hurt by men but I don't care if they like it Chris I'm happy with you I'm I'm happy with you too but it doesn't seem like your fans like this new Happy Taylor are you willing to risk losing them and jeopardize your career and your art just for us I think I am well I don't know if I am what what are you saying I'm saying that Taylor Swift you are a spoiled ostrich legged no Talent big-footed friend you pretend to relate to your fans but you make your bodyguards carry your purse all your songs sound the same and your cats aren't that cute thank you Chris this next song is about my dumb ex-boyfriend who either mistreated me cheated on me or went to massage parlor when I was out of town wow Chris that was really nice of you yeah I guess don't worry there'll be plenty of girls for you no one will ever be close to as good as her but we'll find you someone what about like a motorcycle lady you know like an old girl her grandchildren call her by her first name now let's get out of here I called us an Uber how many truths is not enough tooth [Music] well kids your father may have gotten beat up but Uber is still a great job for anyone afraid to sell their blood and Chris I'm sorry it didn't work out with you and Taylor Swift I Think We're all sorry about that Brian but I'm afraid we are out of time I would like to thank Our Guest Taylor Swift Chris Griffin Stewie and briyan Cleveland Brown and his band of brown Renown hey we'll see you down in brown Town huh Cleveland OH I ain't even going to go there Peter we apologize to the greased up de guy didn't have time for him tonight but let's see if we can get him back next week when Amanda Pete will be here with standup Dar marera good night [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] everybody we now return to rational Geographic upon realizing a trip to Africa would be smelly and gross our crew decided to stay in the [Music] office ah mom dad a bat a bat oh my God there's a bat in the house okay all right everybody just calm down it might just be Grandpa moner somebody set him up for a funny joke hey Grandpa how did you sleep last night yeah see if it was him he would have said like I do every night upside down okay but Peta we can't have a bat flying around the house we got to do something don't worry Lois I'll get rid of it it'll be a piece of cake just like my penis enhancement I want it to hang down to my knees they moved up my knees everybody I've come up with the perfect plan to catch the bet I bought this remote control toy helicopter to which I have attached this handgun and I tell you this thing is not easy to fly Peter that doesn't seem very he goes now I don't have anything to control the trigger with so I put it on a timer but I don't remember how long I shed it we're all going to die okay so now the bat has a gun and the knives I gave him what why would you give him knives I didn't think it would matter I was counting on this helicopter thing working Peter where are you what's going on in order to understand the bat we must first understand the vampire so I watched Interview with the Vampire cast your gaze upon leat Peta you're not a vampire oh then why am I clad in velvet pants tucked into soft leather boots and why does my shirt Billow so in the Wind of that rotating fan peut what's really going on I'm just trying to reinvent my look a guy at work said I dress like crap well you show him tomorrow Peta how'd it go I was sent home early and labeled a distraction they're having a meeting about me [Music] tomorrow what what's wrong are we taking a terrible 7 a.m. flight no no I realized to catch a B I need to live like a b so I got to be up at night it's a nocturnal Mission Lois okay but what are you going to do well as everyone knows bats watch a ton of Cinemax softcore porn so that seems like the place to start aha welcome back to cnbc's money line oh come on man nobody's buying that you expect me to believe you own stocks bat Industries was up $2 a share today in heavy trading huh get back here damn it God I got you now bat Damon I named you bat Damon a now I want you to live what is it you can beat me but I am who I am Peter what the hell did you do to Stewie's hand it could be broken I didn't mean to It's just sometimes I don't think before I act oh hey high five hey did you just high five that sign yeah you think differently get in his name was Derek but he went by the prophet when times were good or the lawgiver when times were bad I moved on to his prayer farm with 45 other members of the Salvation St our boys who died in a mass suicide but not me cuz I don't like root beer and I only drink what I like after it was all over I called Lois to pick me up she was mad but she's what Derek calls an oppressing doubter May the light of Derek's Invincible diamond shine through you oh thank you so much for coming in early Dr Hartman oh no problem hell I used to work here what good news Stewie's hand looks fine all hey high five huh as long as you're here I see Stewie hasn't had his vaccinations yet should we take care of that well I suppose so oh but first i'm required to have you read this pamphlet about the risks of vaccinations God you are aging so rapidly possible side effects favor severe allergic reaction muscle and joint pain wait and this can't be right they actually put some of the disease in the shot hey man how many questions your lady ask uh like a million but I don't remember having to read any of this when Chris and Meg had their vaccinations well that was before internet chat rooms made everybody an expert it's a better world now I don't know about this Dr hotman we might need a little bit of time to think this over yeah cuz we don't want to make a big mistake like when I peed next to the chatty guy hey man we should get out of here the building's on fire hey pal not now I'm busy anyway I'll tell you what's on fire my urethra that's the last time I go to a water park I'll tell you that much well that's not completely true cuz I have a group on and I'd hate to waste it plus the truth is the kids oh my God I was the chatty [Music] guy hey you guys is that my laptop yeah sorry we were looking something up we were going to get Stewie vaccinated but now after our research we're definitely not oh no Lois don't tell me you fell for all that antivaxer crap it's not crap Brian there's a lot of evidence to suggest there's a link between vaccinations and autism Lois all that so-called evidence has been debunked listen to some of these ingredients Mercury thimerosol aluminum for Malahide Lois deciding not to vaccinate Stewie is something that affects all of us the only reason they work is that if a critical mass of society gets immunized and the diseases won't spread look Brian I was skeptical too but then I did some research and I found some very interesting things from the leader of the anti-vaccination movement Jenny McCarthy see proof hard to argue with that and look at this one glasses case closed I can't believe you guys don't you realize you're contributing to a potential Public Health Disaster by not vaccinating your child that's exactly the point my child he's my child and nothing matters more than his well-being oh God this is going to be a Lis story isn't it Game of Thrones is on just a reminder yeah we made this mistake before we got the other kids vaccinated but Meg still got chickenpox Dad this is acne girl you nasty you realize the vast majority of people think you're wrong well maybe that's the problem we just got to change their minds we're getting this town to change its mind about vaccinations yeah I'm with you just as soon as I finish getting the word out about the one thing more important the brothers who made the Matrix are ladies now they're ladies just one of them that's the thing it's both of them what are the chances what are the ch dances the brothers who made the Matrix are ladies now all right come on Peta I've got all the stuff for our anti vaccination rally I don't believe this it's bad enough you guys aren't vaccinating Stewie now you're trying to convince other people to make the same Reckless Choice I'm also going to pet a bunch of dogs without asking don't do that we don't like that then I'm going to try and look at their teeth Brian all we want is for parents to have the choice because parents parents know what's best for their kids I hear Sansa finally shows boob in this one you do realize they're putting your life in danger by not getting you immunized you could get measles MPS rubella whooping cough oh my God are you serious very serious even the tiniest germ could make you very ill and left untreated kill you really I'd expect this kind of thing from the fat man but not leis although she did act like a nutcase that time she went shopping right before Thanksgiving ready for turkey day clever don't eat too much turkey tomorrow oh I won't now if only the meal would cook itself [Laughter] huh parents of COG and weekend dads playing 3 minutes of catch do you know that the number of childhood vaccines has tripled in the last generation and why is that because heartless corporations make billions of dollars by foisting garbage and poison upon our children we demand that these vaccines be tested by independent researchers not by the companies who make them excuse me are you the lady selling the bullhorn what no I'm over here damn it this doesn't seem to be working well obviously Lois you can't just go to a park and list a bunch of boring facts you got to spice things up like I did when I was a lounge singer with uneven lyric density this is a song song I wrote for my beautiful girlfriend her name is Kim I don't understand why your father has such problems with us Kim mostly I think it's because I don't make my car payments on time but also because I was dating someone else at the same time as Kim 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Kim I love you but mostly I love that you let me eat crackers in the bed K thank you [Applause] yeah that's enough of that what the hell Peter is that you on TV right now oh yeah that's my anti-vaccination PSA hi I'm I'm a medical guy and I'm here to give you the facts about vac fact vaccinations cause Autism paralysis and even death death death death death death death Death fact vaccinate rhymes with masturbate would you let a doctor do that to your kid fact I still think Michelle Williams is Carrie Mulligan fact medical delivery for badass karate doctor ah yes those must be the bones and skulls I see no boob Bones the victim was a man wow oh yeah say no to vaccines paid for with Meg's college [Music] fund what the hell is all this I'm trying to protect myself from all those diseases I'm not vaccinated against speaking of which do you have any idea the germs you routinely track into this house from now on I'm going to ask that you wear these sh Sho while indoors where'd you get those put them on and lick your lips Stewie you might be taking this too far proper hygiene depends on everyone Brian for instance I've already Saran wrapped Chris I'm a gas station sandwich we interrupt this program with breaking news childhood vaccination rates in COG have dropped to an all-time low fueled by a recent media campaign led by local meddler Peter Griffin shown here in the basket of Henry Thomas's bicycle that can't be real right oh I knew one of these had to be my house damn it Peter thanks to you nobody in this town is vaccinating their kids anymore do you even realize the harm you've caused harm what are you talking about I'm making the world a better place like when I was the Instagram police sorry lady got to crop the church I will take this and cutaway complete [Music] man there is a lot of bad art in these hallways all right Stewie see you after school wait a minute where are all the other kids haven't you heard there's been an outbreak of measles it's all because everyone stopped vaccinating their kids oh my God and it's not just our school kids all over town are getting sick attention attention what the hell [Music] people of COG your town is under quarantine until further notice no one may enter or leave the city oh that's the guy who bought the bullhorn at the park oh this is awful it's all our fault and look Joe's arguing with a state policeman over jurisdiction thanks Swanson we'll take it from here it's a state matter now no way this is my town thanks guys the feds will take it from here oh no this is my state hi I'm a crossing guard who can walk so I have jurisdiction over all of you must be serious they brought in the big [Music] guns you happy now Lois because of you there's a measles epidemic and the whole town is quarantined speak for yourself Brian I for one am enjoying the indoor family time who's up for another game a hot breath telephone we're all going to die Chris you're supposed to whisper that to the next person pet Brian's right we were wrong about everything we've got to get to the hospital and get Stewie vaccinated now it might be a little too late for that I kind of destroyed all the vaccines in town all right what else did I have to do today ah yes overdose in my apartment I better get home you destroyed all the vaccines yeah but it's fine there's nothing to worry about is anyone else feeling feverish achy and acutely sensitive to light oh my God Peter you've got measles now hold on hold on before we all freak out it might just be full body herpes wait you guys dad might not have been vaccinated didn't grandma say he was born in Mexico nobody remembers at Meg we got to keep you away from Stewie you'll get him sick a my little guy's going to be fine all he needs is a good oldfashioned game a hot breath telephone masel I've got to get out of this house or I'll be in worse shape than John Goodman I've got your EKG here how does it look well it spells out pancakes oh okay so same as last time I'm recommending you go on a strict diet immediately nope horses that make it look like I can walk take me to Hollywood [Music] all right I'm almost done packing I've got it down to four bags and a hatbox I'm going to need some help rert Rupert ew that's the tushy thermometer dear God you're burning up I have to get out of here I'm sorry Rupert but the situation here has become unbearable like talking to someone with adult braces so yeah last weekend Sheila and I took the kids up to the lake it was great we had great weather fired up the barbecue Sheila's parents came up towards the end of the week when are you going to get those [Music] off Meg you must carry on my legacy promise me you'll crop the churches crop them Meg crop them all Peter Stewie's gone I've looked everywhere oh lo I'm feeling a little little better I think I could keep down deviled eggs Lois what's wrong I can't find Stewie he must have gotten out of the house God knows how far he's gone well look there's a family circus dotted path it'll lead us right to [Music] him ah it's just Billy he died of measles and here comes marmaduk to lick up the vomit lucky [Music] if I can just escape this quarantine and make it to the next town I'll be able to get that vaccine I need Stewie I'm you from the future you've got to get the hell out of town before you get sick yeah I know that's what I'm doing okay I'm really here because I know you have glue give me the glue Stewie listen to me never ever do this great thing I love there's the bridge out of town so we're all there at the clan just kind of making music together and then Peter of course had to join in and clap his hands and I said Ah that's enough of that yeah I kind of run the group I'll just have to go around them [Music] good Lord I hope my shoe doesn't fall to make me realize how far the drop is oh my orthotic was in there St where are you Lois what's going on that's one of my Sidekicks wives he says he's in charge of the group is that true no not in the slightest but Joe still he's gone missing we can't find him anywhere Lois look [Music] I don't know if he can hold on much longer we got to get him down Stewie hang on Mommy's [Music] coming oh no upside down [Music] train oh [Music] no sha pen that's right two-time Oscar winner Shawn pen what are you doing here I'm bringing vaccines into your quarantine town anytime there's a Public Health crisis in the third world land I'm there third world this is Rhode Island oh really have you seen some of the delies on Federal Hill oh Rhode Island slam I like you sha pen oh my God you saved my baby thank you so oh Sean pen you're the one who played that homosexual yeah all right well I'll take my son now I've brought enough V for your whole town I hope you realized that vaccinations are not a freedom of choice issue they're a public health issue thanks to them countless serious diseases Ms polio small poox and rebella have been all but eradicated like clean water and functional schools vaccinations are a human right right just what I needed a lecture from Liberal Hollywood this whole thing has been a lecture from Liberal Hollywood well it's a relief that every everyone's been vaccinated and the quarantine has been lifted well I'm just happy that Stewie is healthy and only 150 people died but not anyone we knew personally yeah I know I sure learned something hey do you like apples yeah well I got her number how do you like them apples oh bet Damon you got the best of me again [Music] we now return to the extended director's cut of willly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Charlie don't forget what happened to the boy who got everything he ever wanted what he lived happily ever after but he did have to earn it hint hint do it Charlie I'm not not going back to that four-person bed hell I'll do it if you want no it has to be a child what did he just say Brian this do not seem appropriate to watch in front of the baby not appropriate you took me to see Magic Mike XXL this one's wet this one too also wet huh this one's dry but the back of the seat in front of it is wet let's put on something more child friendly time to two toti to with the turtleneck oh God no these guys are horrible do you Kazo I often do when I am blue I do kazoo go my kazoo I will kazoo hey how about you g all they're doing is announcing that they play the kazoo and then asking if others also play the kazoo this doesn't seem so bad I mean after all it's a song for babies but that's the thing baby songs Never t Le real baby issues you know like like loud noises or teing or when dad uses me as a lumbar pillow ow oh oh oh oh this thing works better in the car well how could they address baby issues children's songs are written by adults and dollars to Donuts white adults I I who you mad at Brian G how much time you got not enough for that but you're right if you want a song a baby Al like you've got to get a baby to write it well called John Mayer he's a big fat baby now I'll do it and you can help well I I did write a musical about Alexander Hamilton not not that one but uh sure I'm in oo I'm excited this will be great and those guys back at the factory can suck it I'm going to get out of this place one day hey Butch get a load of Stewie he says he's going to get out of here you don't know me man I'm Different I got ideas hey Butch you hear that Stewie's got ideas shut up I'm going to go across that River and make it to the City on the other side I'm going to be a singer Bublé over here says he's going to be a singer hey bé I got a tune for you to sing It's called get your ass back on the forklift lunch is over hey Stewie don't listen to those guys follow your heart shut up Butch you're the loser of This Crew hey guys you hear that Butch told me to follow my [Music] heart dad can I have 50 bucks for a shamrock tattoo it's time all right but make sure you get it where everyone can see hold on Peter if Chris wants money for something maybe it's time he got a part-time job he could mow Lawns or or babysits I can't work I'm too young well Will Smith's little kid works as a movie St even though he looks like a wet baby horse all right I suppose I could get a job maybe even my old job as the guy racing through an airport at the end of a romantic comedy taxi taxi hey are you crazy crazy for love the most amazing girl I've ever met leaves on a plane in 5 minutes get [Music] in [Music] I what the hell's going on This Guy's in Love is she worth it she's a once in A- lifetime girl we'll give you an escort drink a whiskey drink he drinks a drink he drinks a l drink he drinks a side drink he sings songs that remind good times he sings the songs that remind him of the best time final boarding call for Ashley's flight to stuffy New England College final boarding W whoa whoa whoa oh CH what's the hurry the love of my life that's what we got a code Romeo repeat code Romeo If you get there on time there's an extra 50 in it for you I love this job I get no time [Music] Ashley wait I wouldn't miss this for all the rush our fairs in Big Town Chris you came oh my God let me get my [Music] grandma Chris Ashley I love you oh you're groaning at me you paid $19 to fly Spirit Air you get what you get all right Brian I've written a few songs all about stuff babies actually care about no more rainbows and unicorns real baby issues right like heartworm and parvo no baby stuff oh oh human babies I didn't I didn't realize there was an agenda okay look just pay attention Mama Liked a party when you were in her belly drinking she did some Mama Liked to party when you were in her belly that's why you are dumb I call that Mama Like to Party parentheses Chris's song Stewie that's good hey can I write one yeah we need as many as we can our first gig is Saturday it's a birthday party wow already how'd you book a gig so fast easy I figured out the perfect way to get the word out to middle-aged moms musical entertainment available for parties musical entertainment available for parties hey where you drinking that chard [Music] oh hey Chris how's your job hunt going terrible I can't find a job anywhere a lot of people seem to be turned off by my dishonorable discharge what from the Army no it's a euphemism oh yucky oh you guys I need help unloading the groceries my undiagnosed mom injury is flaring up these little things of applesauce better not be for desserts go to hell Glen Quagmire I'm sorry but days are Asian only why is your last name Wong it's my married name now I see why you're here jeez what was that about ah little scheduling mixup I am just so busy I don't have any time to organize my own life wait a minute what if you had someone to help keep you organized Chris is looking for work maybe he can help you out be your assistant huh maybe do you have any references uh cabanga swing yada yada yada those are pretty good references you're hired [Music] look at that look at the cake happy birthday Charlie and Uncle Craig and Uncle Craig's written in a different color oh poor Uncle Craig hey is that your ex-girlfriend Olivia God what's she doing here she was always such a nightmare Olivia oh my god do I look okay I hate this shirt sweatshirts sweatshirts Stewie I thought that was you hey Olivia hey what brings you here oh the birthday boy and I met at Bert Reynolds acting camp in Jupiter Florida well I'm glad to hear you're still acting you know the last time I saw you you were burning in a cardboard house burning in a cardboard house yeah Hey listen I don't know if you've heard but we're the entertainment aw that's good good for you okay great to see you come on Stewie it's not about her it's about those six children watching and the Spazzy kid who's just waiting for the snakes bring out the [Music] [Applause] snakes it's a hot crowd have fun out there I'm going to go feed everything in my van to each other okay kids if everyone's done washing their hands from the snakes we have some fun music no climbing on the boat okay now please welcome red shirt blue shirt all right we are red shirt blue shirt and here's a song we call mommy and daddy's room and we think it's one you can all relate to when everybody's gone to sleep and you've said good night Moon there's plenty of noise still coming from Mommy and Daddy's room Oh Daddy says please Mommy says no daddy says Come on Mommy says wo daddy goes mommy goes ow daddy says I'm done Mommy goes wow Daddy rolls over and falls asleep mommy drinks wine in the [Applause] dark my god did you hear him Stewie we're a hit we got to go out and celebrate oh he can't go out with you tonight he's got a date with me really awesome Brian I can't go I'm not feeling well Stewie I've been standing here the whole time but you know you know what that's fine I'll just go have a dog style Celebration by myself yeah awesome time this is very fun for me hey oh hey this is fun right the best and me [Music] too great crowd babe what what is this oh Olivia's president of our fan club she's also doing half the band do you even know what that means let's just say I couldn't toddle right for a week okay you don't all right if you'll excuse me I have a poooo diaper you really think this Olivia thing is a good idea why wouldn't it be I don't know it just seems like it always ends badly for you too and it can be tricky working with an ex look at Kermit and Miss Piggy how are you feeling Miss Piggy I heard you called in sick yesterday yeah I had a frog in my throat right kery right please stop drinking [Music] okay Chris I think you're going to be a great assistant your paperwork appears to be in order but before we get started do you own a pair of rubber boots that you'd have to wear if you worked on a fishing boat uh no I don't think so all right I guess it'll be a light day today but tomorrow you should come wearing those okay got it now the first thing I need you to do every morning is punch me in the stomach because I'm a bad person is this a trick it's the furthest thing from a trick go ahead and it should be pretty hard I'm a worse person than you think think okay that's really good now I need you to call Time Warner about my cable bill all right this one is for all the mommies out there this is what we're really saying when we're crying please put some butt paste on my button butt paste on my button smear it on my button for the Fire Down Below oh butt paste on my button butt paste on my button need it on my button cuz it cool and qus me [Music] so stay away stay away from the big kid in the baby [Music] swing there's a little metal box at the top of the stairs in the back of the closet and a tiny little key that's hidden in the book in the drawer with the socks and I know how to use it to open up the box and that's where the gun is you know I talk a lot of smack but at the end of the day these guys are Pros even broken arm coyote with washboard hey let's keep this party rolling I'll go get us another badly scratched plastic pitchure of soda finally he's doing something useful what what do you mean nothing it's just you write all the songs you've got a better voice you've got the sweet B oh my God babe plus you've got all the cool catchphrases like damn you all or what the dude or whatever it's it's Deuce but but yeah you're right I I do does it does it sound through the mic like I'm saying dude should it be dude meanwhile everyone thinks Brian is the star of the group who thinks that I don't know I'm just saying after every show the fans are always petting Brian and not you no one's allowed to pet me it's illegal I just hate to see Brian getting all the attention that you deserve you should really watch your back oh it's hard to believe Brian would betray me I mean he was there for me when I hit rock bottom see Brian that's a rock bottom thanks for being here for that now get out of here we're about to drink some chardonay Chris could you please get Hannah a thank you basket and schedule her next appointment I'd like to see her again in two weeks of course Mr Quagmire can fit in you at 3:00 a week from Thursday that works and you know to fast the night before yep and would you like to leave your panties in the Fishbowl for a chance to win a free lunch good luck when are you going to do that drawing anyway oh there's no drawing I just like smelling the bowl you know you're doing a great job Chris why don't you jerk the rest of the day off man this is the best job ever and to think I almost took that popup Restaurant Gig hi you hungry [Music] check check Malia check Obama check check check Malia Obama all right that's a creepy mic check let's just do a quick run through of little [Music] brother I want a little brother on second thought I think i' kill him dead just cut Brian's mic his humming sounds like my table's ready at Chili's Stewie what the hell is your problem I'll tell you what my problem is I'm doing all the work and you're just writing my coattails what are you talking about I'm just as big a part of this group as you are oh really you're writing about all your authentic baby experiences you asked me to do this with you why are you being such a dick because I lost the baby what was that I don't know he saw that in a movie or something Brian this seems as good a time as any I think it's time to talk about your future with the band are you serious serious you're actually kicking me out of the band not at all in fact I think you and I should kick Stewie out and I'll take his place what bring out the snakes does he just come to all of our [Music] shows so you want to fire Stewie and be red shirt blue shirt with me absolutely you're the whole reason the fans even like the band kids love dogs besides we've both seen ste's become an impossible Diva yeah but he's my friend yeah well your friend has been talking about kicking you out of the band wait what he has and I don't know if you considered this but the clock is ticking on Stewie's cuteness huh I guess you're right I mean I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up looking like an exact mashup of Lois and Peter groceries hey I had a thought about our costumes for today's show I could wear a shirt that's both red and blue and you can do spin art with all the wussy kids who are afraid to go on rides yeah well how about this Stewie you're fired pardon that's right Olivia's taking your place in the band you are looking at the new red shirt blue shirt what the dude uh you know what Deuce was right come on Brian you and I should probably rehearse we've got a show in 20 minutes fine go ahead it's not going to be the same like cheers wasn't the same when they brought in KY Aly no I'm I'm Rebecca [Music] M do you know how to use Microsoft Excel yeah I'm actually pretty good yeah you would dork but I do need to make that spreadsheet or I'm fired oh my God Peter our dishwasher is full of sex toys oh yeah Chris put those in there it's for his job he's working for Quagmire now he's washing sex toys for Quagmire not just that he also takes pictures of Quagmire's genitals to track sore growth so brace yourself when you open I photo it's on the Griffin family account Peter my parents have access to that what's wrong with this worm and you knew about this how could you let him do this disgusting stuff what you're the one who wanted Chris to get a job yeah like Mo and Lawns are trimming bushes oh he's doing one of those that's it I'm calling Quagmire right now and putting an end of this you have reached Glen quag me neither he nor his assistant is available to schedule a liaison press one to cancel a liaison press two if you're calling to report of pregnancy please fill out our online form and we will mail you a check for $180 thank you and have a giggity day Chris this is your mother get these dildos out of the [Music] [Applause] dishwasher when everybody's gone to sleep sleep and you've said good night Moon there's plenty of noise still coming from Mommy and Daddy's room Oh Daddy says please Mommy says no daddy says Come on Mommy says wo daddy goes mommy goes ow daddy says I'm done Mommy goes wow Daddy rolls over and falls asleep mommy drinks wine in the dark thank you Cog that was great they loved us yeah I guess but did you see what I saw that kid with the cane yeah what do you think is wrong with him no Stewie was out there so so we're singing a song he wrote this whole thing was his idea Brian don't mess this up we've got a good thing going I I hate to tell you this but I'm afraid red shirt blue shirt is done I can't do this I'm out I don't care I don't need you I can get a hundred dogs to fit that stupid blue shirt you're a monster like Frankenstein when he became a loan officer so I'm looking for money to open a small business we plan to sell anti lamps M handmade blankets and [Music] pitchforks Chris there you are we need to talk what are you walking a horse did Quagmire get a horse oh no here we go I want a horse Peter it's not a horse Chris what the hell is that oh this is Mr Quagmire's horse [ __ ] what is a horse [ __ ] it's a sexual fetishist who derives erotic pleasure from dressing in horse themed leather gear want to see me feed him a carrot absolutely not hell yes Chris this is no job for a teenage boy you have to quit right now I can't quit I'm actually good at this job plus I'm making decent money you could work at the pharmacy quiet triskin oh hook me to the plow Chris I have $1,100 in a paint cam in the garage just take that and we'll never speak of this again okay great now let's all go home well that's what I get for horsing around ah your joke wasn't funny [Music] enough Stewie oh hello Brian I'm here to apologize and to let you know I quit the band you did yes it's nothing without you you were the band those were your songs and I'm sorry if I let Olivia manipulate me I guess she manipulated both of us it's just something about her a flat chest and muscular legs look I never should have treated you the way I did I suppose I didn't treat you so well either so what do you say can we put this all behind us and go back to the way things were of course we can hey I wonder if she's going to keep the band going probably she told me she was just going to replace me with another dog yes but who I don't know probably some dog neither you or I have ever met all right listen up you little pieces of garbage this song is about getting hot bur from bit Clans and other kids stuff [Music] the Feast of San janaro every child here has seen a relative murdered in a barber chair step right up Teach an old Italian lady how to use an iPad that sounds like fun I'll give it a try hey how are you look what I got for you what is it it's a tablet computer I don't want it but you don't even know what it is I don't want it but you can watch movies on it my eyes hurt I'm trying to do something nice here for the last time I don't want it I bet you if Joey was giving it to you you take it don't you bring him into this Joey was a good boy oh yeah yeah Joey was a good boy you thought he was making a 100 Grand a year haul in Lumber don't you start with this he was dirty Ma I can't hear this I won't hear it he was an angel oh that's right Angel Joey great Joey perfect Joey I got to go to the church oh yeah sure light another candle that'll bring him back you watch your tongue admit it you wish it was me in that car instead of him just take your little TV and go it's an iPad you dumb cow oh I guess yes I don't have any sons now Ma I'm sorry ma ma ma I Bri look over there that guy looks like Frank Sinatra Jr Stewie this is Federal Hill everybody looks like Frank Sinatra Jr well then who's that guy who looks like a young Frank Sinatra well that's Woody Allen's son but you're right that other guy behind him is Frank Sinatra Jr Stewie Elliot it it's actually Brian we've we've met many times before then who's Elliot I I really wouldn't know this is a bad start to whatever we're doing well now what brings you fellas to the festival my dad will drive long distances for ice with colored liquid in it they got blue and we all love the Italian food oh you like Italian food want a meatball yeah I'm going to pass on that but it's a shame we can't get good Italian food like this in COG well maybe the three of us ought to open an Italian restaurant there open our own Italian restaurant I say that sounds fun you uh you keep meatballs in your jacket yeah all my pockets are lined with Reynolds Wrap I learned that from my old buddies Dean Martin Jr Joey Bishop Jr and Sammy Davis III hey West Chris he's over there playing that carnival game step right up everybody take a chance on a whacka big a [ __ ] hey tone heyone heyone hey tone hey tone this is not what I thought it was oh my God Chris is out of control I know must be all of violence and movies and sex on TV oh see I [Music] listen Peter we need to talk about what happened at the street fair Lois it's an Italian Festival you're supposed to yell Bella Bella and grab as much fat ass as you can no I'm talking about Chris I had no idea he had so much pent up aggression we have to deal with his anger issues before he hurts himself yeah that's good thinking Lois I've seen what happens when people hold in their aggression for too long don't forget I was in that elevator with Jay-Z hey could you have your guy hit too I got to get down to the business center to print out my boarding pass oh hey that's going to leave a mark That's from a movie so are you girls traveling with your dad here hey don't kick him muddy shoes he's got a white suit on hey look I don't know if you guys are really staying here but you can't get into the pool without a room key okay Chris your mom and I want to help you get out some of that aggressive so I thought you and me could Huck rotten apples at passing K oh I didn't know we had Brown Apple in the forecast well we needed it wow can I have a turn hey which one of you threw that Apple at my car he did it he dragged me out here I wanted to be in school sir where'd you get a cannon like that kid kid I work out my right arm three times a day free weights no mostly jpegs of Helen Hunt on my hard drive well I'm coach Doyle and I head up the baseball team at James Woods High what fake class did I also make you teach driver ed right no wood shop ah that was my second guess tell me son how would you like to pitch for the high school team baseball's the sport people play while eating right oh yeah sometimes I even watch a whole Blacklist I don't know I've never played baseball before ah come on Chris you got to do it if you don't you'll regret it just like G his friend Evan who bailed on the Last Supper a they did a painting I would have gone if I knew they were going to do a painting here we are fellas the future site of Koh Hog's newest Italian restaurant wow this is a great location can we afford this sure we can I set up one of those kickstarters then I realized how stupid that is and I went to the bank for a loan like an adult now fellas the tables should all be bolted to the floor to prevent theft you know most restaurants go out of business because people are stealing the tables the toilet should also be bolted to the floor I think that's pretty standard Frank but okay great now let's go find some Chumps restaurant and steal his tables and [Music] toilets James Woods is winning for now but y'all never know what might happen in the moments to come I mean look there's two baseball guys out on the bases right now what if they run to the scoring place oh here comes the new boy all right Chris wow I've never seen him run onto a baseball field when he wasn't chasing a duck or being chased by a duck that a duck over there ah come on what the hell's coach Doyle thinking bringing in that fat slob you know what I bet you a hundred bucks that fat slob strikes this kid out H you're on St one St [Music] two St three three strikes and he's out just like my cousin Freddy with the drugs holy crap 100 bucks hey ni going Chris wow look how proud my dad is oh my God a dock it was a [Music] trap guys tonight the drinks are on me I just won a hundred bucks off Chris's baseball game really how'd you do that this dad took one look at Chris and thought he'd suck but it turns out Chris is a great pitcher I'm so proud of the money I won betting on him know I bet there are plenty of other baseball dads who'd also assume Chris stinks Peter we can make a lot of money yeah we can make Tony Braxton money is that is that a lot it's a lot and then nothing and then a record whose proceeds go directly to [Music] creditors put me in C I'm ready to play [Music] today put in I'm ready to play today look at me I can be well I spent some time in the Mudville night watching it from the you know I took some LS when the mighty Cas strug out so say hey Willie tell the cop don't say Ain so you know the time is [Music] now Frank where the hell is everybody this was supposed to be our big opening night I'll tell you what the problem is every successful restaurant has a hook or a gimmick that's what we're lacking no we're not Frank you're the hook that's right we just need to make you the face of the restaurant well it may be the five loaves of garlic bread I ate this morning talking but I think that's a swell [Music] idea you love the meal the fancy feel the show biz stories while you eat your ve it's family dining with a mobster feel at Frank Sinatra restaurant Junior the wine is red with lots of bread and portions are bigger than a horse's head you'll burp up sausages tonight in bed at Frank Sinatra restaurant here's a toast to our host the food's not great but drink enough and you won't know the guests will Swoon and Frank will r a beep B dooby do Italian tune you D like royalty and [Music] Frank we got big plans to please our fans our cocktail waitress has enormous cans a men's room servant who will dry your hands at Frank Sinatra's restaurant our pizza pies could win a prize the Jukebox catalog is double siiz it plays both capital and yes reprise that's repr at frankon atra's restaurant gorgeous views and top shelf BS yes we serve Jews um that was never an issue so Raise Your Glass we'll have a gas of seedings limited so move your ass and pl it firmly here at Franks in our church restant Franks [Music] restant [Applause] [Music] [Applause] FR wow look at this guys I can't believe we made all this in one game yeah I'm having a great time handling this money and then touching my eyeball Jerome another round for my blurry friends yeah we got a good thing going we just have to keep Chris's Talent a secret good evening I'm Tom Tucker our top story tonight the James Woods High baseball team is headed to the district Championship thanks to their secret weapon star pitcher Chris Griffin a crap now everyone knows Chris is a ringer Tom Tucker just ruined everything this sucks even worse than when I stub my toe ah why does everything bad always happen to me answer me guy in box and guy on Cross Stewie can I talk to you look Brian I affectionately Pat all the waiters on the ass and if anyone has a problem with it they should come to me directly no no it's not that I've been going through our receipts and we're actually losing money well yeah duh Frank comps every meal look he's doing it again look little known secret about charlon hon never used toilet paper just drop and go here let me get that check for you well it's official nobody wants to bet against Chris now damn it I can't believe my kid isn't making money for us anymore I feel like Jessica Simpson's dead well there are plenty of guys willing to bet on jameswood side a win I'll tell you that the only way we could ever make money now is if Chris lost wait a minute Joe that's it all we got to do is take those bets and get Chris to take a dive hold on Peter you're going to ask your own son to lose on purpose damn Quagmire your fridge gives you water from the [Music] door hey champ what you doing my Spanish homework oh well then maybe I'll just say this to you in Spanish Chris [Music] Chris what the hell are you doing calm down This Is How They package Snapple now they're trying to trick kids into drinking it you may not believe this but that was a time when Snapple ruled the Preposterous it's true even Jerry Seinfeld drank it and he was the president of the 9s but why are you so down dad told me I have to lose the championship game on purpose he what haah get in here right now wow someone's day horny oh hey Chris did you tell Chris he had to lose the district Championship let me just get a garbage bag hold on okay now that I'm decent yes I did tell Chris to throw the game but it's okay it's for gambling what you're betting on Chris's baseball team technically against Chris's baseball team are you crazy do I look crazy what do you think puts the food on our table and the garbage bags on our backs Chris your father's a jackass when you get on that field you try your very best and play to win you understand me yeah thanks Mom Lois if Chris wins that game I'll be out a ton of money and I'll have to kiss a fella I take all kinds of bets [Music] hey Frank we have to talk you've got to stop giving away all the food for free yeah otherwise there's no way we're going to make a profit oh we don't have to worry about money I might be doing a duet's thing with that lady gooa uhhuh that's wrong anyway the restaurant's going to go under if you keep giving away food all right all right thank you Frank I appreciate you trying it my way thank you what was that oh I get 40 bucks every time somebody says my way Nancy gets 60 what do you mean Chris won't take a dive we already took a ton of bits look I'm sorry you guys but my hot piece of ass wife says no way that's a weird time to brag about your wife Peter I don't know I've just been so horny today oh man I don't need to know that well pull it together Peter cuz we're about to lose a lot of money I know we're screwed once Chris takes the mound with that awesome arm of his wait so what you're saying is Chris isn't the problem his arm is I guess okay we hear you Peter loud and clear yeah we'll fix this problem well you guys are creeping me out all right I'm going to exit while discreetly checking out the hot chick by the door you guys heard what I heard right Peter just asked us to break Chris's arm well he intimated I don't know what that means but let's go rough up a teenager for beer money oh I call [Music] biting okay there's the baseball team's locker room right there perfect and we look like regular high school students so we'll fit right in Joe are you sure about these clothes trust me I bought the absolute latest issue of Archie Comics and this is what the kids are wearing oh hey fellow teens wait a minute teenagers don't have wheelchairs no okay guys we've served our last free meal here I go with the check oh I'm sorry last time we ate here Mr Sinatra's son said it was free okay uh everyone new policy as is the case with many restaurants you're going to have to pay for your food what this food ain't worth paying for yeah the only reason we eat here is cuz it's free look who restaurant thinks it's so good oh yeah if it was Joey's Restaurant you would have paid Ma I'm sorry ma ma I can't believe it they hated us well fellas we gave it our best shot if you need me I'll be back in Palm Springs which has been completely taken over by the gays so want to grab whatever wine is left and then burn the place down maybe but first let's have an unearned end of the series moment where we turn out the lights on our own place sorry pal we're closed [Music] Peter we've got great news Chris isn't playing he's not why well cuz we broke his arm like you told us to shattered we shattered his arm you what I never told you to do that he didn't that's what I thought I heard Quagmire this is humbling but it may be time for all of us to talk about hearing aids I feel terrible I got to go find my son Chris dad my arms broke and look a Camaro oh that guy must be so boss but listen Chris I had no idea this was going to happen look I was wrong to bet on your games and it's even worse that I told you to lose I'm so sorry oh that's okay Dad I just feel bad that my arm is broken in so many places and hurt so much oh Chris I've been a terrible dad lately you found something you were great at and instead of being happy for you I tried to use it to make money now your arm is broken and your baseball career is over not necessarily what what are you talking about well for the last few weeks since my right arm's been exhausted from pitching my left arms had to uh pick up the slack in the bathroom [Music] [Applause] you see the picture that's my kid ah son of a [ __ ] oh my God sorry Mr cagm I heard that bone break my ears are [Music] fine well Chris we are very proud of you for making it to the district Championship thanks Mom that was really something Lois the next pitch Chris threw hit his coach in the head so there was no one to take him out of the game Chris walked the next 46 batterers state record wow Chris state record yeah they got crushed but at least I didn't have to pay out all those bets and kiss a guy but I saw you kissing the driver that Camaro that that that was something else baseball [Music] we now return to doctor who farted doctor the alien attack has begun we've got to return to the 21st century uh we can't go into the time machine right now but they're going to kill us all all right all right just one second so how was your weekend is is it your line I don't uh no I don't think so I'm I'm sorry Whose Line is it cut that was Peter's line where's Peter sorry I was in my trailer eating fancy nuts and smoking all right everybody take five okay I'll be in my dressing room playing online poker that's me asking for help hi I'm James Woods you might know me from banging your niece on a pile of your brother's pool equipment or from Salvador but tonight I'm here to take you behind the scenes on the set of Family Guy for the first time ever you'll see what a typical production week is like for TV's 11th favorite family so please join me as we go inside Family Guy [Music] it's certainly not easy being a family that also happens to star in a sitcom together especially last year when I discovered those naked pictures of that 18-year-old intern on Peter's phone but he explained that his phone number was the old number of of her exboyfriend so what was it again oh the cloud that's right so the photos were on the cloud and that that the cloud pulled the pictures I mean even if the pictures had not been sent directly to him and that's why he has them and and we both called the Apple store and they said they can't disprove that it doesn't happen so here we are still married still on the show and it's happened five times since then and some of the pictures had both Peter and the girl in them being on the show reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from MC Beth what's the quote whoa I didn't realize this was a trial objection your honor oh yeah it's great you know doing a show with your family cuz what guy doesn't want to go to his office and have his family there you know and then you go home after work and catch up with the family and then uh next day same thing just trying to make it to the weekend so you can uh spend some time with the family isn't that the dream now I I I understand the show was quite different when it started yeah in the original pilot I was actually the star it was called Chris Griffin teen doctor sir I'm afraid I've got some bad news Well it can't be any worse than what's in here I had live that line I wasn't even supposed to talk what they didn't know is that I'd been privately doing jokes about the newspaper for years but you know it's not just the Griffins who work hard to make Family Guy what it is here in the props Department some sweaty guy is working on the petercopter that's right you know a lot of people don't realize Seal Team 6 actually completed their mission in this puppy oh cool Family Guy over here I'm down here knock knock yeah hi Stewie I was just showing the viewers around Family Guy and we thought we'd drop in and talk to you about the show you want to talk about the show I'll talk about the show the show sucks the only reason I stay here is to maintain my profile for my startup business discreet cree.com hi are you a straight adult male who likes to eat Crepes without people making unwanted assumptions about your private life go to discreet crap.com place your order and within 30 minutes very masculine pizza delivery for Stewie Griffin oh thank you m strawberry banana Nutella with res is very drizzle now I just need a guy's butt to eat this off of and I got myself a night but of course every episode of Family Guy starts with the writing and here we are the Family Guy writers room where the writers are hard at work with the show's talented cast look don't get me wrong guys I think it's hilarious and and I totally get that the sex thing is what made me popular but would it kill us to just once tell a joke that brings glory to God 8 years ago Glenn opened a restaurant where he was spying ladies peeing in the bathroom as part of the class action settlement he entered rehab and that's where he found Jesus the restaurant was called sprinklers that should have been a tip off he still runs dumpies but I'm pretty sure that one's legit as the star of the show Peter likes to stay involved in the writing process all right but horns which one of you idiots wrote this script uh I did oh what' you write it like on a computer yeah so you know a lot about computers yeah can you show me how to turn off the flashlight on my phone don't touch my phone and another thing I read this piece of garbage script it's only one page that's never going to cut it uh that's just the cover you can turn the page like this well why you hiding all these Pages behind the first page what's wrong with him stand by your work or get out now spit in each other's mouths you know I'm only tough on you cuz I hate you right yeah over the years Peter's become just a total nightmare I mean you know he's not Jim balushi he's not peeing in Snapple bottles on set which is like a totally real thing but he he's he's pretty bad dad refuses to interact with any actors on set he'll only rehearse with helium balloons with crudely Drawn Faces on them I'm sorry Meg but you're grounded but Dad the promise tonight over you heard your father Meg over Peter you ready to hit the drunken clam over it's difficult having to give up my chair for the balloon but that's the business we call show excuse me Joe the fat man's behavior has been deteriorating for quite some time and I think someone may have placed an anonymous phone call to the network about it you have no idea how bad it is here he screams and yells and he makes a V with his fingers and then licks it like which I am to understand is something dirty please do something and if possible I'd love a Master Chef t-shirt word around the stage is they've decided to finally fire people and replace him with another actor and this time it's permanent not like when we killed off Brian for a few episodes so he could shoot that crappy movie what was it it was a remake of Old Yeller where the dog gets the drop on him and kills him first I'm sorry no I'm sorry they miscalculated the number of dogs who buy movie tickets it's actually pretty awkward I mean dad's the only one in the whole production who doesn't know he's being fired but he'll find out tomorrow at the table read this is how we did that bet you didn't [Music] know the table read is where the Family Guy Cass reads aloud that week script to see how the story and the jokes are working and where Peter will learn he's being written off the show okay everybody Welcome to the table read for this week's episode entitled Peter dies we're really serious no joke he's dead and never coming back oh and there's other Pages you got to turn them yeah let me show you interior Griffin's living room day Brian Meg and Chris watch TV Lois enters upset you guys I have terrible news your father is dead he was shot in the head while killing himself I suppose he had his demons and his enemies wait I'm I'm what oh oh I know Stewie's going to fire up his time machine and undo this Stewie enters Brian bad news my time machine got a virus that causes dad to die again if it's ever used oh well you know what I I bet this is all Chris's dream wow I am wide away okay but there's no way this is real they'd have to bring in someone to replace me Uncle Ricky played by sitcom Buzzard David Spade enters hi everybody Uncle Ricky hey guys a time period called they want an object back a do we have to go to dad's funeral let's just play with Uncle Ricky instead the family cheers they do not miss [Music] Peter I'm sorry Peter but the production just can't deal with all your nonsense anymore we're letting you go oh please don't do this I'm begging you just give me one more chance okay fine all right that's it you're fired and you guys are all okay with this I'm sorry sweetheart this is painful for all of us but we just don't see another option yeah Peter we love you and and you're still part of the family just not part of the show look I don't know who brought this on but maybe it's for the best all right fine you bastards can fire me but at least I'm leaving with my dignity [Music] have a good life Mr G your penis is out welcome back to inside Family Guy I'm your host an angel investor to the fappening James Woods boy we picked quite a week to document the production of a Family Guy episode yesterday Peter Griffin was fired from the show and replaced by David Spade given the surprising development we decided to follow Peter and see if our cameras could capture his story as well we caught up with Peter at Hollywood's legendary Chateau Mamont hotel where I once engaged in the consensual murder of an underage prostitute so what's your plan are you going to be staying here for a while yeah well I figured if my family doesn't want me on the show there's no reason I should keep living with them I mean there's no hard feelings um I just feel like this is best for me and this is best for those cancerous dicks and what's next for Peter Griffin well starting tomorrow I'm getting back out there I already got an audition to be the caring dad for a Cheerios commercial hey Dad yeah bud when you were a kid what did you want to be when you grew up well I wanted to be a rock star why didn't you become one cuz of you bud I smiled at one girl in a cell phone store and now here I am stuck eating cereal for dinner with a kid you'll always be a rockstar to me dad you ruined my life I'm going a [Music] bed Wednesdays are rehearsal days here at Family Guy and the first rehearsal with David Spade appears to be going very [Music] well Uncle Ricky what are all these strippers doing in our house uh each [Music] other oh my God I'm sorry I just did you see the way he smirked he's like a naughty 53y old boy who is this guy I'm not familiar with him that's David Spade from just shoot me I don't know that one he was in grown-ups Joe Dirt Saturday Night Live Saturday what how he was also in some movie called senseless with Marlin wein oh yeah he played Scott Thorp Donna I'm here with Scott Thorp that's right from senseless [Music] yeah I got to be honest I'm having a blast you know now that I'm not tied down by the show it's given me more time to pursue my true passion weaving sexually explicit tapestries featuring the minions did you have any questions about the [Music] artist Thursdays at Family Guy are reserved for shooting all those flashbacks and cutaway gags we love so much and what most people don't know is that all these gags are directed by James Cameron what's that I'm sorry apparently I misread the qard they're directed by James the cameraman tell us how did you get the gig I sell vicodan to some of the producers what a wonderful Hollywood Story you know many viewers think our cutaways are just whipped together but they actually go through a rigorous testing process before filming this is the planet Jupiter and and he could say next year is my star Mitzvah they love it tell the director where is he it says don't take it with alcohol but you should take it with alcohol yeah duh I also need a couple for the girl and babysitting meanwhile David Spade is making lots of friends on set yeah I'll definitely talk to the Riders I agree there's a lot about your character that's still untapped okay thank you because like yes I'm greased up and yes I'm deaf but what else am I totally thanks man okay we're ready for you I'll be right there who's the new kid Hai waa unfortunately things aren't going quite so well for Peter yeah it's an 09 fully loaded extra cool AC great I just made 500 flipping a Honda all I did was Armor All the dash boom hey any mail for me yes your death threats to Grimace have all been returned well has the Shamrock Shake period been extended I believe that's still seasonal but while I have you your bill remains unpaid and we saw you selling our robes on eBay I'm afraid we're evicting you from the hotel what's your home address I'm sorry sir now do you want to leave the regular way or do you want our Uncle Phil to throw you out I think you know what I want ah door was unlocked I'm sure that's fine well this seems like a really cheery place and looks like some guy named Brooks was here and I think this is going to work out just great you don't miss your show or your family at all of course I miss my family but everything comes to an end eventually and you just you just got to keep moving forward are you going to be all right oh yeah yeah in fact I was just about to melt some cheese on chips if you want to stay for a sad single guy dinner you go oven or microwave uh microwave I don't know how to turn on the oven those uh chips are going to be chewy Peter Friday night is tape night here at Family Guy but tonight they'll be filming the show without Peter Griffin I have to admit it's a little strange to sh in a show without Peter it it just doesn't feel right I'm especially going to miss the fat man's bit with the audience where he fires the T-shirt cannon at his own head you know he once tried to hold up a store with that thing all right everybody on the floor empty the register please don't do this oh yeah you want to be a hero here's what happens to Heroes anybody else want to be a hero oh me me me over here over here and with regard to Peter's replacement well as his parents and previous co-stars have learned a little of David's Spade goes a long way David the line is what's for dinner go again what's for dinner okay we can trim that in editing he's getting on people's nerves I mean there's only so many jars I can open for one man Lois I want pickles coming he has tiny hands but when one of my rings went down the train he got it right out meanwhile Peter has wound up here at the Chinese Theater where panhandler is dress up like iconic movie characters and charge Taurus for photos it's even seedier than it sounds step right up get your picture taken with beloved comic icon little La just $2 who are you uh little L she was friends with Audrey and Dot never heard of her that's it screw this I am taking back my TV show and my family ah we just missed [Music] her hey Schmitty I'm here to get my show back I'm sorry Mr Griffin but we have specific orders not to let you onto the lot seriously well I suppose you could come inside if you had an idea for a show the heads of the network wanted to buy bumbler with a Tumblr so you see he's got a Tumblr account and he's clumsy we really like the idea that the words rhyme absolutely but just a thought what if he doesn't Bumble um I guess so and are we married to the Tumblr account they bought the pitch but um after a series of network notes bumbler with a Tumblr eventually aired as bambl with a Famer which made sense to nobody and is now in its third season it did also get me on the lot all right stop the show Dad that's right I'm back and Chris I brought you a t-shirt of Kermit the Frog acting like a hip-hop guy that's so dumpe no don't put it on it'll fall apart but listen everybody I realized something I've been a real jerk to you guys and to all the union fat asses that I assume do something to keep this thing going the fact is I got too big for my britches but I know now that I'm nothing without all of you oh that's nice of you to say thank you Stewie who I can understand and if you guys can find it in your hearts to take me back well and I promise that every day I'll prove to you how much the show and how much my family means to me oh Peter of course we'll take you back oh welcome back buddy we missed you so much my online poker problem is burning like a wildfire well that's only one problem what's that what are we going to do about David Spade don't worry I already took care of that I got Sophia vagara deported hey everyone coochie coochie I'm your mother now so all right let's do a show oh wait if my character's still alive that means we don't have a script to shoot oh look at this we just happen to have a whole extra script right here Pete don't fail me now sounds like I might be a teacher oh I have a goatee up till the first commercial and then I'm a teacher every week Peter becomes a diva so the writers write a fake script killing him off he storms out then by Friday's tap and comes crawling back and we shoot the real script of course he always forgets by Monday and then he becomes a pain in the ass again does it bother me that he does this every week uh why don't you ask my Camaro so I guess this actually was a very typical week on the set of Family Guy thanks for joining us I'm James Woods and we'll close tonight with a super cut of every time in the show's history that Peter got hit in the crotch with a bag of [Applause] nickels damn it no why hey Lois you should do that thing that I like hey kids if you see my wallet oh Nichols son of a [ __ ] uh ladies and gentlemen we have now reached our cruising a damn it boy can't beat this weather God who is that kid hello hang on I'll check phone call for a bag of nickels at least he was alone they usually travel in threes ow crap Nichols damn it do you think I'm ever going to be able to have [Music] [Music] good evening I'm Tom Tucker coming up why one hello a day to the receptionist at work is the magic number but first pilot strike at kog airport picketing began on Thursday weird day to start a strike and both sides appear to be at an impass so Ground Control is telling Major Tom this could be a long one does anyone else like David buoy hey what the hell is up with this letter says I'm no longer covered on your health insurance oh yeah they don't cover dogs no more you could do Cobra for $7,300 a month though would that be something you'd be interested in I need that health insurance you know I have a hernia what if I need surgery well if you need insurance that bad maybe it's time for you to go out and get a job of your own oh this sucks how did you get a hernia actually I got at performing an incredible Act of heroism oh my God somebody help me I'm sinking hurry I can't hold it okay let me just unstrap my baby oh oh oh slipping slipping [Music] sorry what do we what Fair wages when do we want it originally now but it's been delayed until 9:40 due to weather in Philly this is a mess it's working about as well as that animal sobriety checkpoint excuse me sir is that a baggie of catnip on your seat I have a card for that what else you got in here open container of cat food feather on a string is that a dead mouse get him off me somebody get him off me think catnips a joke think again vote Yes on increased animal sobriety checkpoints paid for by dogs ah bachelorette party can I fit this in okay cool I got time hello ladies wow Here Comes the Bride huh more than once if I have anything to do with it finally the stripper's here what no I'm not a stripper I'm a pilot see this is a real uniform oo take something else off sexy oh yeah all right oh yeah you want a little more [Applause] huh yeah all right who wants me to sto my bag under their seat boy and I thought the Federal Hill Bakery had nice buns you're talented Denise you should really go for it wow what a day please don't comment oh look at you did you get a job [ __ ] did I get a job um this ain't a life vest sister it's a work vest from a little place called Mega Hardware cuz that's basically what I am now just an everyday workingclass Joe well good for you no no Brian this doesn't feel right today yes there's a rat trap in that cabinet with a foot in it and somewhere in this house there's a footless rat well I'm off to watch some Fox News in front of the old boob tube Tommy used to work on the Ducks Union's been on strike he's down on his luck it's tough so tough hey no I wasn't sure I'm sure okay well got to go got to do some more picketing seriously it's like 9:00 at night yeah uh well it's uh Cleveland stealing shot glasses I don't like drinking nightquil out of them little cups where the hell's Quagmire going the air reports that way he doesn't know we're following him Joe you don't have to duck down I'm not you took a pretty hard right turn back there I've been like this for a while what's he doing this is one of them places where women go to see male strippers some bisexual men go as well I don't see him [Music] ladies this is your pilot speaking I am in the full upright and locked [Applause] [Music] position oh my [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] oh my God what are you guys doing here crap our disguises didn't work Quagmire I didn't know you were a male stripper I wasn't not until the strike anyway I've been out of work for 3 weeks I'm out of money I had to do something God I'm so embarrassed why stripping is a very respectable profession if it weren't respectable why would real estate agents go to strip clubs for lunch he's right this is tremendous are you banging all these chicks hey hey that is offensive I am a dancer not a jiggalo captain cockpit my friend is about to get married and we were wondering if you'd have sex with her for $500 I'm a jiggalo oh hey it's that guy are you going to say who else but Quagmire uh no I uh uh wanted to know if Quagmire was available tomorrow evening are are you gay of course not no I but I'm unable to properly have sex with my wife so I figured you know who else but Quagmire hey awesome Cameo hey sorry I'm late guys I had a stop at the dry cleaner the dry cleaner wow somebody struck it rich you know I got to tell you I was sweating that pilot strike but now that I'm a jiggalo I'm making money by the fistful is that a giggity that is a giggity hey Quagmire couldn't help but notice you got some dry cleaning hanging up in the back seat of your car did you win the lottery no well I hope you're not actually doing that jiggo thing you know prostitution is illegal uh uh no no no it's uh it's something else uh uh Quagmire's uh selling online Internet cyber stuff wow good for you Quagmire you and Gates huh ah jeez I got to go home and change into my Tarzan costume uh uh for for for the web huh I got a get a [Music] computer excuse me how many BTUs does this Grill have oh man that puppy more than you need less than I want excuse me do you have a small grocery card I could put this boat sized hunk of Lumber in probably out in the parking lot can you tell me where I can find extension cords Isle 25 I was just there 26 there is no 26 15 so GOI gets up on the lift don't mind me just grabb myself a cup of M I like mine black black as night black as Sin know what I'm saying haven't introduced myself guys in my crew call me the ratchet Brian it's not your break get out there and help the customers Brian were you my father this guy get out there yes sir that guy's got no idea how hard I'm working bird a bird got in awesome [Music] hello hey Quagmire what's going on oh you need a ride yeah sure I can come get you I'm not doing [Music] anything Meg that was the last guy so just lock up when you're [Music] done thanks for the ride one of my tricks drove me here from the clam and I didn't have any money for a cab why not didn't she just pay you for sex no after it was over she said she wasn't going to pay well that ain't fair you can't let these women take advantage of you like that what apartment is she in I'll go talk to her she's in Unit 17 you know if you're going back in anyway can you grab my belt it's reversible so I'd hate to lose it hey you didn't pay my friend so I'm going to play with your doorbell until you pay up stop it I can do this all day I love buttons fine here's your money here you go Peter this is amazing thank you hey you know what here's a little something for your trouble you're giv me a cut wow thanks no problem it's just too bad you're not here every time well I could be I mean my days are pretty open and I don't sleep a lot at night cuz of Health stuff huh that'd be kind of nice actually hey maybe you could drive me around and help me out and I could even pay a little something for your time sure that sounds great and you know what it'll be nice having a little extra cash to bet on college football PA yeah I'd like to bet a 100 bucks you want to pick a team no just take it I thought you had the day off maybe from the store but it's not like things take a day off from needing repairs am I right oh looks like this cabinet door is a good place to start yep she's off kilter I'm going to have to plan her down Lois what year was this house built I don't know maybe 1945 good it's grandfathered in thought I need a variance don't want to get a code vi vi is violation code is just code I don't know Brian it looks straight to me what it's straight I I I don't know what that means it's it's straight Oh you mean Plum you're saying the door is plum wow Brian you do know all the lingo ah come on that's just stuff you pick up on the site I'm going to go use a miter to Jerry rig a shim Jam strap hinge quarter round sof at 2x6 dowel cherry picker Flim Flam you know ruper Brian's douchiness should furiate me but the truth is he seems happy so I guess I'll just do nothing and that's [Music] that can't do it let's get him fired ever and Sunday passing by I'll be working here forever at least until I die damn if you do damn if you don't I'm supposed to get a next we know down when I want working for Liv working for working for working I'm taking what they giv [Music] [Applause] [Music] for boy I have a whole new respect for Hayden pentier giggity I'm pulling up you ready oh hey Peter listen I can't work tonight I'm spent that last trick was like trying to use an empty bottle of hand soap but you got to work I set up five appointments that's a lot of money sorry I can't do it you're just going to have to cancel them what the hell did you say to me Peter what are you doing you tripping boy you're going out if I tell you you're going out [ __ ] okay but what's in your pimp cup U it's actually a wheatgrass Ginger mixture I was in the middle of a cleanse I didn't know we'd be doing this pimp thing but I made a promise to my body ah not great Peter what you doing all dressed up for church this ain't Easter oh Cleveland these are my work clothes you hosting Family Feud no I'm a pimp um Big Pete if we're going to be sitting may I use my penis donut [ __ ] I don't care dang quag M you're lucky he take care of you yeah no no it's great um I'm making a lot of money I'm actually really happy I'm actually very hungry nobody's going to want you if you're fat you want to eat get up to that bar and earn your keep what should I ask for 500 you're not worth that much you're trash ask for two you know I hit you and [ __ ] you out because I love you right hi there you want a party and can I have some of your bread hi handsome you can't have my bread but you can have something of mind that smells like bread [Music] okay let's go just so you know it takes me a long time all right rupit if we're going to teach Brian a lesson we're going to need some muscle you you and you 20 bucks for the day hop in the back noo forget it just get in anyone who doesn't enjoy the music of Josh Robin can get out of the car You Raise Me Up okay if you had a friend who worked at Mega Hardware how would you get him fired you asking for papers okay good uh that unfortunately won't work in this instance but I like your effort Louis uh any other ideas you could kill a guy you know what Carlos you stay quiet for a while I really only need two of you you'll still be paid Drew ask for papers okay is there any idea out there besides killing a guy or getting someone deported we do a good job we live with you well you just offered to kill a guy so you're not exactly number one on my roommate list now let's go I paid good money for you I need answers I want your best and I won't stand for even one more stupid idea you shake a boss aora and give to him when he opened it it explode this is why I pushed you huh I guess that Brian Griffin is a good egg after all Griffin you're fired Stewie did you hire three Mexican guys to shake a soda can and give it to my boss what one's Guatemalan damn it Stewie you got me fired oh who are you kidding you got yourself fired parading around there pretending you know the first thing about tools you know what you're going down there with me right now to tell them what you did get your hands off me I'll go floppy dead weight on you a a a crap my stomach I think my hernia ruptured oh my God damn it it's bad it's bad I'll get Louis she can take you to the hospital no she can't thanks to you I don't have insurance anymore what are we going to do I'll get the gun no Stewie you have to fix me what I'm not a doctor just looking up on your phone or something hold on I've got to update iOS Stewie okay okay got it it says I have to make an incision retract the hernia sack and then suture the abdominal light Ling how am I supposed to do that grab my tool belt use the self-sharpening lenum blade and then hold the incision open with a vice grip and use the slip joint pliers to get the muscle back in position okay okay now it's saying I have to suture it I've got some monofilament line you can use it's from aisle 8 above the chains and cables monofilament line slip joint pliers I got to say Brian it seems like you really did learn something on that job you're right I guess I did but please Stitch me up just be careful and take your time this is the delicate part because yeah I'm going to just use the staple gun ah damn it you know what that was really easy that guy who killed Joan Rivers must be terrible at [Music] this hey there oh what are you doing here Quagmire oh H H I have a hobby that takes me this way hey I'm freezing you got a blanket in there or something I got a towel but it's sweat because I'm eating peaches I lied about the hobby I was sinning I'm going to drive away backwards now hey baby you want a party get in you guys having a good night I like that it's getting dark earlier what are you guys going to be for Halloween Big Pete help she wants to do German things German things what no he hasn't eaten anything in days it's not going to work nine nine she's got us both help us pimpson H help us HBO camera crew God Quagmire most of that was horrible I know eventually I might want to try it again Hey listen buddy I'm sorry about all this I guess I just got caught up in the money and and assumed you were okay with it because of the sex I don't know Peter I think you're just mad I didn't come to see your Pretenders cover band Yes well that may be speaking of which the pretend Pretenders are playing again this weekend uh much like the real band we have been described as me still I'm really sorry can you find it in yourself to forgive me and maybe we can just go back to being friends I'd like that hopefully the pilot strike will soon and I can get my old job back oh the strike ended a month ago what why didn't you tell me I did are you still Glen Q10 at AOL.com no ah well there you [Music] go well I'm glad quack May is back to work for the airline and that whole jiggalo and pimping thing is over you know about that you know what you were sticking to your Clans so I didn't really care I got to hand it to you Brian you were a better blue CER guy than I expected you finally earned this nice cold beer thanks Stewie nice work Pedro let us know if you want us to kill a guy okay it could be anyone got it you have no idea how hard they tried to pierce my ears [Music] in the Epic Saga of the Trojan War the will and Omens of Zeus the king of the Gods Loom large over the conflict and its eventual outcome Zeus who holds ultimate authority over the fates of both Mortals and gods is a figure whose decrees are inescapable and his decisions shape the destiny of Troy from the very beginning while the gods of Olympus often take sides in the conflict supporting either the Greeks or the Trojans based on their personal grudges or affections it is Zeus omnicient power that ultimately determines the fate of Troy throughout the Iliad and other mythological accounts Zeus sends Omens and signs to communicate his will revealing the predestined outcome of events and guiding both Mortals and Immortals toward their inevitable Destinies from the rise of the Trojan Prince Paris to the final destruction of Troy the Omens of Zeus act as harbingers of Fate leaving no room for the cities escape from its tragic end this essay will explore how Zeus Omens shaped the Trojan War focusing on key moments where his influence directed the course of the conflict and sealed Troy's Doom to Zeus and Fate The Power of Omens Zeus as the Arbiter of fate in Greek mythology Zeus is often portrayed as the Supreme Arbiter of Fate while other gods May influence events in the mortal world it is Zeus who holds the scales of Destiny his role as the Pres Observer of balance in the universe is Central to the Trojan War as he ensures that neither the Greeks nor the Trojans gain too much of an advantage at any given time though Zeus does not always intervene directly he makes his will known through Omens mysterious signs sent to Mortals to warn or guide them the concept of fate in the ancient Greek worldview was inextricably linked to the will of Zeus even the gods themselves though powerful could not Escape fate once it had been decreed this divine order often called Moira governed all aspects of life and Zeus responsibility was to ensure that fate was fulfilled in the case of Troy its destruction was faded long before the war even began and Zeus Omen served to remind both sides that the outcome was inevitable the role of Omens in Greek culture Omens were a crucial part of ancient Greek belief providing Mortals with insight into the will of the Gods these signs could take many forms an unusual event in nature the flight of birds or the outcome of sacrifices and were interpreted by priests Sears or Heroes the Greeks believed that understanding and interpreting Omens correctly could alter the course of their lives especially in matters of war and politics in The Iliad Omens often appear at critical moments influencing the decisions of Warriors and Kings for the Trojans and Greeks alike Omen sent by Zeus were taken as clear indications of what the future held misreading or ignoring these signs could lead to disaster as they represented the God's will the Omens of Zeus during the Trojan War were not only warnings but also markers of the inevitable Fall of Troy guiding the course of history according to Divine Law three Omens and key moments in the Trojan War the Judgment of Paris the first Omen the Judgment of Paris the event that sparked the Trojan War can be seen as one of the earliest Omens of Troy's doomed fate when AIS the goddess of Discord through the golden apple marked to the fairest among the goddesses Hera Athena and Aphrodite the seeds of the war were sown Zeus unwilling to choose between the three appointed Paris the prince of Troy as the judge Paris decision to award the Apple to Aphrodite in exchange for the love of Helen of Sparta set in motion the chain of events that would lead to the destruction of Troy the decision was an omen in itself a a choice made for personal desire rather than wisdom or Prudence this choice not only brought Helen to Troy leading to the Greek Invasion but also earned the enmity of Hera and Athena who would later work tirelessly to ensure Troy's downfall the eagle of Zeus a sign of Victory or death one of the most famous Omens sent by Zeus during the Trojan War was the appearance of an eagle often seen as Zeus sacred bird in various forms in Greek culture the flight and behavior of bird words were Key signs from the gods and the eagle as the symbol of Zeus was particularly significant during the war both sides witnessed several important Omens involving Eagles one key moment occurred when Priam the king of Troy Saw an Eagle while making a sacrifice to the gods interpreting it as a sign of Zeus favor however the eagle was later seen clutching a snake in its Talons which escaped and bit the bird this complex Omen was interpreted as a warning that although Troy would fight valiantly its eventual destruction was assured like the eagle Troy would fall despite its strength and Valor the scales of Fate Zeus decides the outcome another powerful moment where Zeus involvement was clear is when he used his scales of Fate to weigh the Destinies of Hector and achilles as Hector stood outside the gates of Troy prepared to face Achilles in their final confrontation Zeus held the scales weighing the fate of each Warrior Hector's side of the scales sank signaling his death the weighing of the scales was a direct and undeniable Omen that Hector the greatest defender of Troy was faded to die at the hands of Achilles this moment reinforced the inevitability of Troy's fall once Hector was killed the city's fate was sealed and no amount of Bravery or divine intervention could save it four the fall of Troy fulfillment of Zeus Omen the Trojan Horse a clever deception ignoring the Omens the final stage of Troy's fall came with the Greek deception of the Trojan Horse after years of Siege the Greeks under the guidance of odyusa believing the horse to be a gift from the gods brought it inside the city walls unknowingly sealing their Doom in the annals of Greek mythology few figures have captured the imagination and ignited as much controversy as Helen of Troy often described as the most beautiful woman in the world Helen's abduction or elopement with Paris the prince of Troy is said to have sparked the Trojan War a conflict that claimed countless lives over the course of 10 long years her beauty while celebrated became synonymous with tragedy as thousands of Warriors both Greek and Trojan were sacrificed on the battlefield for her sake for centuries Helen's character has been debated with was she a victim of Fate a symbol of Desire or an agent of Destruction dubbed the face that launched a thousand ships Helen's role in the Trojan War extends far beyond the superficial she became a symbol of love power betrayal and the destructive consequences of human desire this essay will explore Helen's character her significance in the war and how her beauty though revered came at the cost of thousands of lives through both mythological and cultural lenses Helen emerges as a figure whose Legacy transcends mere physical Beauty embodying the complex interplay of Fate choice and consequence two Helen's Origins a mortal touched by Divinity born of Zeus and Lita Helen's birth was nothing short of extraordinary she was said to be the daughter of Zeus the king of the Gods and Lita the queen of Sparta in the myth Zeus in the form of a SW seduced Lita and from this Union Helen was born this Divine parentage granted Helen not only extraordinary beauty but also a fate that was intertwined with the whims of the Gods she was destined to play a pivotal role in the conflict between Mortal Kings and Immortal forces from her early years Helen's Beauty was so extraordinary that it drew the attention of kings and Warriors from across the Greek World her mortal father tarius fearing conflict among the many suitors vying for her hand devised a clever solution with the help of odsis all of Helen's suitors swore an oath to defend the chosen husband and protect Helen's marriage this oath would later become the justification for the United Greek Expedition against Troy marriage to menaus Helen's Beauty won her the heart of menaus the King of Sparta and the two were married as Queen of Sparta Helen enjoyed wealth power and Prestige by all accounts she seemed destined to live out her days in peace and prosperity but the arrival of Paris Prince of Troy changed the course of her life and that of the entire ancient world Paris having been promised Helen's Love by Aphrodite during the Judgment of Paris visited Sparta under the guise of diplomacy whether Helen went with Paris willingly or was abducted is a matter of mythological debate but her departure from Sparta to Troy is the moment that set the Trojan War in motion in either case Helen's decision whether driven by love desire or divine intervention ignited a conflict that would cost the lives of thousands three the cause of the Trojan War Helen's role in the conflict a prize for Paris the Judgment of Paris was the Catalyst that led to Helen's involvement in the Trojan War in this myth Paris was tasked with judging who among the goddesses Hera Athena and Aphrodite was the fairest each offered him a bribe Hera promised power Athena offered wisdom and victory in battle and Aphrodite vowed to give him the love of the most beautiful woman in the world Helen Paris chose Aphrodite's offer and as a result Helen was promised to him even though she was already married to menaus Aphrodite manipulation In This Moment highlights the idea that Helen's fate was in many ways determined by forces Beyond her control her beauty made her a pawn in the larger scheme of the Gods and her departure to Troy became the spark that ignited the war the oath of the suitors when Paris took Helen to Troy menus furious at the loss of his wife in honor invoked the oath of tarius this oath sworn by all of Helen's former suitors bound the greatest Kings and Warriors of Greece to come to menus Aid under the leadership of agamon king of meini and menus brother a vast Army was assembled to retrieve Helen and punish the Trojans thus Helen's abduction or elopement became the official cause of the Trojan War though the conflict also had deeper political and economic motivations Troy strategically located on the Dells controlled key trade routes between the aian and black Seas making it a valuable Target for the Greeks nevertheless it was Helen who became the face of the war her beauty serving as the rallying cry for the Greek army e in the grand Narrative of the Trojan War few figures are as pivotal or as controversial as Paris the prince of Troy his decision to award the golden apple to Aphrodite choosing Love and Desire over wisdom and power set in emotion the chain of events that would lead to the downfall of his City Paris often seen as impulsive and guided by emotion becomes a symbol of the Eternal conflict between the heart and the mind a man whose choices reflect the broader themes of Fate love and personal responsibility at the core of Paris story is the tension between his passion for Helen and the devastating consequences of that passion his fateful decision driven by personal desire initiated a war that would last last for 10 years claiming countless lives and ending with the destruction of Troy this essay will explore the conflict between Paris heart and mind focusing on how his emotional choices led to his City's downfall and examining whether Paris was a tragic hero or simply a man ruled by his impulses two the Judgment of Paris the origin of the conflict the Judgment of Paris a decision of divine proportions the story of Paris fateful decision begins with the infamous judge of Paris a moment that encapsulates the conflict between heart and mind when Aris the goddess of Discord thre a golden apple marked to the fairest among the goddesses Hera Athena and Aphrodite each claimed the title of the most beautiful unable to settle the dispute they turned to Zeus who passed the responsibility to Paris a Trojan Prince known for his fairness in judgment each goddess offered Paris a different gift in exchange for his favor Hera promised power and dominion over all of Asia Athena offered wisdom and skill in battle and Aphrodite tempted him with the love of the most beautiful woman in the world Helen of Sparta this Choice presented Paris with a profound internal conflict should he choose power wisdom or Love In the End Paris following his heart chose Aphrodite thereby securing Helen's love but incurring the wrath of Hera and Athena who would later become staunch enemies of Troy choosing the heart over the Mind Paris decision to choose Aphrodite's promise over the more rational offers of Hera and Athena revealed his character as a man driven by emotion and desire rather than logic or foresight by prioritizing his personal feelings for Helen Paris set aside the potential to become a great leader or a wise Warrior qualities that might have secured the safety and prosperity of Troy this choice between the heart and the mind defines much of Paris role in the Trojan War his decision while romantic and passionate was ultimately shortsighted by following his heart Paris failed to consider the far-reaching consequences of his actions which would lead to the suffering of his people and the destruction of his homeland the Judgment of Paris is thus a pivotal moment in the story not only because it Sparks the Trojan War but also because it reveals the inner struggle that Paris would continue to face throughout the conflict three the abduction of Helen passion and consequences Helen the price of Desire after choosing Aphrodite in the Judgment Paris was granted Helen's love as promised by the goddess however there was one major complication Helen was already married to menaus the King of Sparta when Paris traveled to Sparta as part of a Trojan diplomatic Mission he met Helen and according to various accounts either seduced or abducted her bringing her back to Troy this act act driven by Passion and the Fulfillment of Aphrodite promise ignited the wrath of menaus and sparked the Trojan War Paris in his Pursuit Of Love neglected the political and moral consequences of taking another man's wife his heart had led him to Helen but his mind had failed to consider the anger and retribution that would follow menaus with the support of his brother Agamemnon rallied the Greek Kings to retrieve Helen and thus the stage was set for the devastating conflict that would engulf Troy Paris love for Helen a noble romance or foolish Obsession the love between Paris and Helen is often portrayed as one of the greatest romances in Greek mythology yet it is also one of the most destructive Paris decision to take Helen can be seen as an act of deep love a romantic gesture that defied the social and political expectations of the time however it can also be viewed as a selfish and Reckless act one that placed personal desire above the well-being of his people Paris love for Helen became the cause of suffering for many as his decision to follow his heart resulted in a war that devastated both Greece and Troy the consequences of this Choice raise important questions about the balance between personal desires and responsibilities while Paris love for Helen may have been genuine it was also the source of great tragedy As It ultimately led to the destruction of his City for Paris in the Trojan War a warrior torn between Duty and desire Paris is a warrior a flawed hero in contrast to his brother Hector who was Troy's greatest Defender and a symbol of Duty and sacrifice Paris is often portrayed as a reluctant Warrior while he was capable of fighting Paris did not have the same sense of Duty to Troy as Hector his actions during the war reveal a man who was more interested in protecting his love for Helen than in defending his City or its people the Trojan War one of the most defining conflicts in ancient mythology not only shaped the fates of its greatest warriors but also left a lasting Legacy on their descendants while the names of Heroes like Achilles Hector Paris and anas are etched in Legend the Lesser known stories of their children The Offspring of War are just as compelling these children born into a world ravaged by conflict carried the weight of their parents' Glory mistakes and unresolved death Destinies in many cases they became symbols of Hope continuity or tragedy representing the war's far-reaching consequences after the fall of Troy the surviving descendants of the Trojan and Greek Heroes faced new challenges Exile survival and the responsibility of maintaining their lineage in a world drastically Changed by War some of these descendants Like aanus Son of anas were destined for greatness While others like the stanx son of Hector became tragic symbols of Troy's destruction this essay will explore the stories of these children of War focusing on how they navigated the aftermath of the Trojan War and how their lives intertwined with the legacy of their heroic ancesters two aenx the tragic fate of Hector's son the death of Hector and the fall of Troy one of the most heart-wrenching stories of the Trojan War is the fate of aanx the young son of Hector and androm Hector The Greatest Warrior of Troy fought valiantly to defend his City knowing that its survival depended largely on his strength however after his death at the hands of Achilles Troy was left without its most formidable protector the fall of Troy was inevitable and with it came the tragic end of many of its royal family members asx's death a symbol of Troy's dumax a mere infant at the time of Troy's fall was seen as a potential future Threat by the Greek Invaders as the son of Hector he represented the possibility of a Resurgence of Trojan power to prevent any chance of Troy's Revival the Greeks decided that ax could not be allowed to live in one of the most brutal acts of the wars aftermath neoplus the son of Achilles thre Aion Ax from the walls of Troy killing him the death of ax was not just a cruel Act of War it was symbolic of the total annihilation of Troy by killing Hector's son the Greeks sought to ensure that no Heir would rise to challenge their Victory a styx's death is often viewed as the final tragic blow to the Trojan people marking the end of a noble lineage and the extinction of Hector's Legacy three ascanius the legacy of anas and the future of Troy enas escaped from Troy While most of Troy's royal family was killed or enslaved after the city's fall enas one of the few surviving Trojan Heroes managed to escape with his son aanus according to Virgil's anad anas was destined to survive the destruction of Troy and Lead his people to a new Homeland his journey filled with trials and divine interventions would eventually lead him to the shores of Italy where he would lay the foundations for the future greatness of Rome enas son ascanius also known as Ulus played a crucial role in this Legacy while anas was tasked with leading the remnants of Troy ascanius represented the future A New Beginning for the Trojan people the survival of ascanius ensured that the Trojan bloodline would continue even as the original City lay in Ruins ascanius and the founding of albalonga ascanius is credited with founding the city of albalonga which according to Roman mythology was a precursor to the founding of Rome as the son of anas ascanius inherited his father's leadership quality qualities and his sense of divine Destiny the founding of albalonga signified the continuation of the Trojan Legacy not as a rebuilding of Troy but as the establishment of a new Empire through ascanius the connection between the Fallen city of Troy and the Rise of Rome was solidified the Roman people in embracing this myth saw themselves as the inheritors of Trojan greatness with aanus as a bridge between their mythical past and their Imperial future his role in Roman mythology was one of both continuity and transformation as the Trojans were no longer defined by their defeat but by their ability to endure and rebuild for neoptolemus the complex Legacy of Achilles son neoplus a Warrior born from Achilles Shadow neoptolemus also known as purus was the son of Achilles the greatest Greek warrior of the Trojan War after Achilles death neop Talus was brought to Troy to join the Greek forces and fulfill his father's Legacy like Achilles neoptolemus was a Fierce and ruthless Warrior but his actions after the fall of Troy revealed a more brutal and vengeful side one of neop Talus most infamous acts was the killing of King Priam during the sack of Troy while Achilles was known for his sense of Honor in battle neoptolemus killing of Priam an elderly King symbolized the merciless destruction of Troy in this sense neoplus Legacy was shaped not only by his father's heroism but also by the violence and cruelty that accompanied the final days of the war neoplus and andromachi after the fall of Troy neoplus took andromachi the Widow of Hector as his concubine this Union symbolized the complete subjugation of Troy as Hector's wife became the captive of Achilles son despite the violence that brought them together andromachi and neoplus had a son named molassus who would go on to become the founder of the molian Dynasty in epirus neoplus Legacy is complex as it reflects both the continuation of Achilles bloodline and the moral ambiguity of War while he carried on his father's Warrior Spirit his actions in the aftermath of Troy's fall showed the darker side of Victory where revenge and brutality overshadowed the nobility of battle the Trojan War a decade long conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans was filled with Legendary Heroes and epic battles but It ultimately ended not through Brute Force but through the cunning and intellect of one mansus king of itha known for his sharp mind and strategic genius Odus was not the strongest or most powerful of the Greek warriors but he was undoubtedly the most resourceful it was his cleverness that ultimately led to the downfall of Troy and the Triumph of the Greeks the victory over Troy is often remembered for one particular Act of Genius the famous Trojan Horse but odys contributions to the war effort went far beyond this single strategy throughout the war odsis played a key role in shaping Greek tactics devising plans and overcoming obstacles that might otherwise have led to Greek defeat this essay will explore the key Strategies employed by odyusa Acumen helped secure the victory that brute strength alone could not achieve two odys the master strategist the role of odyusa War odyusa rather than a warrior driven by Brute Force while Achilles and Ajax embodied the physical prowess and courage of the Greek army odius complimented them with his tactical mind ensuring that the Greeks were not simply fighting but fighting smart odius was not initially enthusiastic about joining the war in fact he had tried to avoid it by pretending to be mad when Agamemnon and menus came to recruit him however his ruse was quickly uncovered and once committed to the Greek cause odyusa he was the one who orchestrated several key strategies that kept the Greeks moving forward despite numerous challenges along the way Odus diplomatic skills while odys is best known for his military strategies his diplomatic abilities were equally vital early in the war odyss played a a significant role in recruiting Achilles for the Greek army a task that would have been impossible without his cleverness Achilles mother thetus had hidden him on the island of cyos disguising him as a girl to prevent him from joining the war odius realizing that Achilles could not resist the call of battle devised a scheme to reveal his identity by presenting gifts including weapons Achilles reaction exposed him and he was brought into the Greek army Bec one of their greatest warriors Odus role in managing the tensions between the Greek leaders was also crucial the Greek Coalition was a collection of powerful Kings and warriors all with their own Egos and Ambitions odyusa between Agamemnon and achilles whose Coral threatened to derail the entire war effort three key Strategies employed by Odus the Trojan Horse the ultimate deception the most famous of Odus contributions to the Greek victory was of course the Trojan Horse after 10 years of Siege the Greeks had made little progress in breaching Troy's impenetrable walls Troy had proven itself to be an exceptionally well fortified City and the Greeks despite their might and Valor could not force their way in recognizing that direct force would not win the war odys proposed a daring and unprecedented ruse the plan man involved building a giant wooden horse hollowed out to hide a select group of Greek soldiers inside the Greeks then pretended to abandon the war sailing away and leaving the horse as a gift to the Trojans the Trojans believing the Greeks had finally given up dragged the horse into the city as a symbol of their victory that night while the Trojans celebrated the Greek soldiers inside the horse emerged opened the gates of Troy and let the Greek army which had returned turned under the cover of Darkness into the city the result was the complete destruction of Troy as the Greeks sacked the city ending the war decisively the Trojan Horse became a symbol of cunning over brute strength and odys Legacy as a master strategist was cemented the theft of the Palladium another pivotal strategy credited to odsis was the theft of the Palladium a sacred statue of Athena that was believed to protect the city of Troy according to prophecy as long long as the Palladium remained within Troy the city would not fall recognizing the importance of the padium odius devised a plan to steal it accompanied by diamides odyusa from the Temple of Athena this act not only weakened the Trojans spiritually but also fulfilled the prophecy making the city vulnerable to Greek attack the theft of the Palladium was another example of how Odysseus used stealth and intelligence to strike at the heart of the enemy the reconnaissance mission during the early years of the war when the Greeks were struggling to gain the upper hand odys is took part in a daring reconnaissance mission with diamides the two Heroes snuck into the Trojan Camp to gather intelligence and encountered Dolan a Trojan spy after interrogating Dolan they killed him and proceeded to attack a group of Trojan allies killing reesus the leader of the thran and stealing his horses this mission not only disrupted the Trojan allies but also gave the Greeks valuable intelligence proving that odys strategic thinking extended Beyond Battlefield tactics to Espionage and information gathering for Odus ability to adapt adapting to changing circumstances one of odys greatest strengths as a strategist was his ability to adapt to changing circumstances throughout the Trojan War the Greeks faced numerous setbacks from Corrals among their leaders to the loss of key Warriors like aill at each turn odius found a way to turn these challenges into opportunities the story of Cassandra the ill-fated princess of Troy is one of the most poignant and tragic tales in Greek mythology blessed with the gift of Prophecy by the god Apollo Cassandra was granted the ability to foresee the future with perfect clarity yet this gift came with a terrible curse no one would ever believe her throughout the Trojan War and its aftermath Cassandra foresaw the Doom of her City the destruction of her family and the tragic fate of her people but her warnings were consistently ignored or dismissed Cassandra's tale is not only a personal tragedy but also a reflection of the human tendency to disregard inconvenient or uncomfortable truths her curse being able to see the truth but being powerless to change it represents the frustrations of those who possess foresight or knowledge yet find themselves silenced by disbelief or indifference this essay will explore Cassandra's curse the role she played during the Trojan War and the broader significance of her story as a metaphor for ignored truths in both myth and reality two The Curse of Cassandra a Divine tragedy the origins of the cursed Cassandra the daughter of King Priam and queen hecuba of Troy was renowned for her beauty and intelligence she caught the attention of Apollo who fell in love with her in an attempt to win her favor Apollo offered Cassandra the gift of Prophecy allowing her to see the future with Divine Clarity however after receiving the gift Cassandra rejected Apollo's advances angering the god in his wrath Apollo twisted his gift into a curse while Cassandra would retain the power to see the future Apollo ensured that no one would ever believe her prophecies thus Cassandra became a tragic figure possessing the knowledge of her people's Doom but un able to prevent it this curse condemned her to a life of frustration and isolation as she was repeatedly dismissed and ridiculed by those around her the nature of the curse seeing but not believed the tragedy of Cassandra's curse lies in the fact that it was not a punishment of ignorance but of knowledge without power she could foresee every disaster that would befall Troy yet her warnings fell on deaf ears this curse can be seen as a metaphor for the human condition in which individuals who possess knowledge or Insight are often discredited particularly when their truths are inconvenient or uncomfortable throughout the Trojan War Cassandra's foresight was accurate and terrifying yet she was labeled as mad her inability to change the course of events made her a prisoner of her own knowledge doomed to witness the destruction of everything she held dear while being powerless to alter it her story is a reminder of the dangers of ignoring uncomfortable truths especially when those truths come from unlikely or discredited sources three Cassandra's warnings during the Trojan War for seeeing the fall of Troy from the outset of the Trojan War Cassandra predicted the fall of her City she foresaw the arrival of Paris and his fateful decision to bring Helen to Troy an act that would ignite the war despite her warnings her family and the Trojan people celebrated Helen's arrival welcoming her beauty and charm into the City without considering the consequences as as the war progressed Cassandra continued to issue warnings about the fate of Troy she predicted the deaths of her brothers including the heroic Hector and the eventual destruction of the city her most famous and final prophecy was her warning against the Trojan Horse the deceptive gift left by the Greeks after they appeared to have sailed away Cassandra knew that the horse was a trap and that bringing it into the city would lead to Troy's downfall however her warnings were ignored and the the Trojans eager to celebrate what they believed was a victory dragged the horse into the city that night the Greeks emerged from the horse and sacked Troy just as Cassandra had foretold the consequences of ignored warnings Cassandra's warnings though always true were consistently dismissed leading to devastating consequences for Troy the fall of the city the deaths of her family and the enslavement of its people all unfolded exactly as she had predicted her inability to prevent these events highlights the futility of possessing knowledge without the power to act upon it Cassandra's curse was not just personal but Collective as the people of Troy suffered because they refused to listen to the truth the rejection of Cassandra's prophecies can be seen as a symbol of Humanity's tendency to ignore uncomfortable truths her warnings were dismissed not because they were inaccurate but because they challenged the Trojan's desire to believe in a more comforting reality this theme resonates Beyond mythology reflecting the dangers of ignoring warnings whether they come from prophets scientists or other voices of Reason a metaphor for disregarded Insight Cassandra's story can be interpreted as a metaphor for those who possess knowledge or foresight but are disregarded because their message is difficult to hear throughout history individuals who warned of impending disasters whether they be prophets Visionaries or scientists have often faced skepticism or outright dismissal Cassandra's curse represents the frustration of those who know what is coming but are powerless to convince others of the truth this Dynamic can be seen in various contexts from environmental warnings about climate change to political or economic crisis that could have been mitigated if early warnings had been heeded like Cassandra these truth tellers are often ignored or silenced until it is too late and the consequences of an action become irreversible the role of denial in the human exper experience the rejection of Cassandra's prophecies also speaks to the human tendency toward Denial in the face of uncomfortable realities in the case of the Trojan Horse the Trojans were eager to believe that the Greeks had given up and gone home despite the implausibility of this scenario Cassandra's warning would have shattered their illusion of Victory forcing them to confront the ongoing danger they faced the Trojan War immortalized in Greek mythology is often regarded as the ultimate conflict between two Monumental Powers the Greeks and the people of Troy it was a war fought not only by legendary Warriors but by gods and Giants in the Realms of myth and history for 10 long years these Titanic forces clashed in one of the most epic and tragic Wars in ancient history the Greeks with their Coalition of power ful Kings and heroes faced the mighty and well fortified city of Troy leading to a conflict that would decide the fate of both civilizations while the war is remembered for its heroic duel and cunning strategies it was also a battle of cultures ideologies and Legacies the Greeks led by figures like Achilles Agamemnon and odyusa to reclaim Helen the face that launched a thousand ships while the Trojans under the leadership of Hector Paris and Priam sought to defend their Homeland from foreign Invaders this essay will explore the larger than- life aspects of the war the Mighty Warriors who fought it and how this conflict became the war of giants shaping both history and mythology two the heroes of the Greeks Giants in their own right Achilles the indomitable Warrior at the Forefront of the Greek war effort was Achilles The Greatest Warrior of his time and often described as more than mortal ailles the son of the Sea Nymph thetus and the Mortal King pus was raised with the knowledge that he could either live a long life without Glory or die young but his name would be remembered forever choosing the latter Achilles became the central figure in the war known for his Incredible strength speed and near invulnerability except for his heal Achilles was not only a warrior but a symbol of Greek might his battles especially his legendary duel with Hector the prince of Troy have come to represent the personal Stakes of the war Achilles wrath and refusal to fight after a quarrel with Agamemnon stalled the Greek war effort but his eventual return to battle sparked by the death of his beloved friend Petrus led to some of the most decisive moments in the war Achilles role in the war underscored the idea that the Greeks were fighting not just for victory but for honor glory and Eternal Legacy odsi The Mastermind while Achilles was the mighty of Warriors odius the king of Ithaca was the most cunning known for his intelligence Odus embodied the Greek value of maate or cleverness throughout the war it was often Odus strategic mind that helped the Greeks outmaneuver the Trojans as seen in his famous invention of the Trojan Horse which ultimately led to the downfall of Troy his ability to devise unconventional strategies negotiate difficult situations and maintain the morale of the Greek army made him indispensable his legacy is a reminder that intellect and strategy are as important in Warfare as physical strength Agamemnon the king who led the Greeks the Greeks were led by Agamemnon the powerful King Of meini Who was also the brother of menaus Helen's original husband agamemnon's role in the Trojan War was both political and Military as the leader of the Greek forces agamemnon's primary goal was to unite the various Greek city states and ensure their cooperation in the war effort however his leadership was often marked by arrogance and pride leading to conflicts within the Greek Camp his quarrel with Achilles over the captive besus caused Achilles to withdraw from Battle almost costing the Greeks the war nevertheless agamemnon's determination and ability to Rally the Greeks ultimately kept the war effort alive as the king of the most powerful Greek city state agamemnon's participation symbolized the United might of Greece against the foreign threat of Troy three the Trojans The Defenders of a mighty City Hector Troy's Noble defender on the Trojan side Hector Prince of Troy and son of King Priam was the city's Greatest Warrior and its last line of defense unlike Achilles whose motives were driven by personal Glory Hector fought out of a sense of Duty to his family City and people he was the embodiment of the Trojan spirit and his courage and sense of Honor made him a beloved figure in Troy and a formidable opponent to the Greeks Hector's duel with Achilles became one of the most famous moments in the war highlighting the personal nature of the conflict despite knowing that he was no match for Achilles Hector faced him in single combat fully aware that his death would Mark the beginning of Troy's downfall his sense of Duty and willingness to sacrifice himself for his City cemented Hector status as one of the greatest heroes of the war a tragic figure whose Legacy lived on even after Troy's defeat Paris the Catalyst of the war the war itself was ignited by the actions of Paris Hector's brother and Prince of Troy Paris abduction or elopement depending on the version of the myth of Helen the wife of menus was the immediate cause of the Greek invasion of Troy unlike Hector Paris was not a warrior and his role in the war was far more complicated while he was the cause of the conflict Paris was often seen as less heroic than his brother relying more on divine intervention from Aphrodite than his own skills in battle nevertheless Paris actions set the entire war in motion making him a central though controversial figure his duel with menaus in which he was rescued by Aphrodite exemplifies the contrast between the the noble Defenders of Troy like Hector and the more self-serving actions of Paris Priam the tragic king of Troy king pre the Aged ruler of Troy was a symbol of both the Grandeur and the tragic fate of the city a wise and benevolent King Priam sought peace but was ultimately drawn into the conflict by his son's actions and the Greek Invasion pre's leadership was marked by a deep sense of responsibility to his people and his family but his inability to prevent the war or sto the destruction of his City left him as one of the most tragic figures in the myth in the vast tapestry of Greek mythology few figures stand as tall and as tragic as Achilles the greatest of the Greek warriors during the Trojan War born of a mortal father pus and an immortal mother fetus Achilles was destined for greatness from birth his Legend is one of unmatched strength unrivaled skill in battle and ultimately a profound vulnerability his famous heel the only part of his body left unprotected and ultimately the cause of his downfall this vulnerability both physical and emotional is Central to the myth of Achilles making him not just a hero of superhuman abilities but also a tragic figure faded to Die Young Achilles story is filled with dramatic moments his incredible victories in battle his intense rage his close bond with Petrus and his faded duel with Hector yet it is the story of his heal the one weakness in an otherwise Invincible Warrior that has come to symbolize the Frailty of even the greatest of Heroes this essay will explore the legend of Achilles focusing on the myth of his heel his role in the Trojan War and how his Ultimate Death underscores the tension between immortality and mortality between greatness and inevitable human fragility two the birth of Achilles a hero with a fateful destiny the prophecy of Achilles life before his birth a prophecy declared that Achilles would either live a long uneventful life or die young but achieve Immortal Glory his mother the SE nymph thetus tried to defy this prophecy by making Achilles invulnerable according to the most famous version of The Myth thetus dipped her infant son into the river sticks the Waters of which conferred invulnerability however as she held him by the heel that part of his body did not touch tou the water leaving it vulnerable this small detail the fact that Achilles was left with a single vulnerable spot would become the central symbol of his Legend the Achilles heel is now a metaphor for a person's single point of vulnerability a place where even the strongest can be undone thetus despite her efforts could not fully protect her son from the fates highlighting one of the core themes of the myth Destiny is inescapable even for the greatest of Heroes a ailles early life and training Achilles was sent to be trained by the wise centur chyon who taught him not only the Arts of War but also philosophy medicine and music he grew into a warrior of unparalleled strength and skill and his name became synonymous with invincibility yet Achilles was also aware of the prophecy that loomed over him that his life would be short but glorious this knowledge influenced his choices throughout his life driving him to seek Eternal Fame even at the cost of his own life Achilles upbringing shaped him into a figure who embodied The Duality of heroism and mortality he was trained to be the best to seek glory in battle but he also understood that his time on Earth would be limited this awareness gave his actions during the Trojan War a sense of urgency and intensity as he sought to ensure that his name would be remembered for generations to come three Achilles in the Trojan War glory and rage Achilles role in the war Achilles joined the Greek Army against Troy knowing that this war would be the setting for his ultimate Destiny his prow on the battlefield was unmatched and he became the driving force behind many of the Greeks victories Achilles rage and skill in battle were so great that even the Gods intervened in the war to either support or hinder him recognizing his importance in the outcome of the conflict however Achilles pride and sense of Honor were as strong as his physical abilities when Agamemnon the leader of the Greek forces took away brus a woman Achilles had claimed as a war prize Achilles withdrew from the fighting allowing the Trojans to gain the upper hand this decision showcased Achilles complex character he was not just a warrior driven by duty but also a man with Deep Emotions and pride whose personal grievances could shape the course of the war the death of Petrus Achilles return to battle the turning point in Achilles story came with the death of his close friend Petras who had taken up Achilles armor to fight in his dead Petrus was killed by Hector the greatest of the Trojan Warriors and his death ignited A Rage in Achilles that would define the remainder of his role in the war overcome with grief and anger Achilles returned to the battlefield with a Vengeance determined to avenge Petrus death his rage was so great that he single-handedly decimated the Trojan forces and ultimately confronted Hector out outside the gates of Troy in a fateful duel Achilles killed Hector and Dishonored his body by dragging it behind his Chariot this act of Fury though a demonstration of Achilles unmatched strength also underscored the deep emotional turmoil he experienced he was a man ruled by both his Invincible might and his uncontainable grief four the Fateful heel Achilles vulnerability and death the Achilles heel a symbol of mortal weakness despite his Incredible strength and near invincibility Achilles heel remained vulnerable this small seemingly insignificant weakness became a metaphor for the larger theme of his life no matter how great or powerful a person is there is always something some vulnerability that can lead to their downfall as the war neared its end Paris the Trojan Prince whose Abduction of Helen had sparked the conflict shot an arrow that Guided by the god Apollo struck Achilles in the heel this wound though minor compared to the many injuries Achilles had suffered in battle proved fatal Achilles The Greatest Warrior of his time fell because of this single weakness the legend of his Achilles heel has since become a universal metaphor for an individual's hidden vulnerability no matter how strong they may appear the Trojan War is one of the most famous and enduring conflicts in both mythology and history it is a story of love betrayal honor and Glory that has captivated the imagination of generations this war fought between the Greeks aans and the Trojans was sparked by an act of betrayal the abduction or elopment of Helen the queen of Sparta by the Trojan Prince Paris What followed was a 10-year Siege of Troy with Heroes and gods alike intervening in the conflict the Trojan War became a crucible for legendary figures like Achilles Hector and and tragedy continue to resonate today this essay will explore the beginning of the Trojan War triggered by betrayal its key moments shaped by the actions of both Mortals and gods and its ultimate conclusion marked by the fall of Troy and the enduring Glory of those who fought in the War Two the spark of betrayal the Abduction of Helen the Judgment of Paris the seeds of the Trojan War were sown long before the actual conflict began the story starts with the Judgment of Paris a mythological event in which the Trojan Prince Paris was asked to decide who among the goddesses Hera Athena and Aphrodite was the fairest each goddess offered Paris a bribe Hera promised power Athena offered wisdom and success in battle an Aphrodite promised the love of the most beautiful woman in the world Helen of Sparta Paris entranced by the promise of Aphrodite awarded her the prize the golden apple thus choosing love over power and wisdom this decision sparked the enmity of Hera and Athena who would later support the Greeks in the war and led to Paris fateful journey to Sparta where Helen resided the Betrayal of menaus Paris journey to Sparta culminated in an act that would become infamous in both mythology and history the abduction or seduction of Helen the wife of menaus King of Sparta whether Helen went willingly or was taken by force varies in different versions of the myth but the result was the same Paris brought Helen Back to Troy igniting the wrath of menaus and the Greeks the Abduction of Helen was seen as a grave betrayal not only of menus honor but of the sanctity of marriage and Hospitality in ancient Greek culture violating the bond of hospitality was considered a serious offense and Paris actions were perceived as a direct insult to menus and his kingdom the act of betrayal set off a chain of events that would lead to one of the greatest Wars in history three The Call to Arms Greek Unity against Troy the oath of tarius before Helen had married menus her many suitors who included some of the greatest heroes of Greece had sworn an oath to defend her husband's honor if she were ever wrong this oath of tarius named after Helen's mortal father was now invoked by menus and his brother Agamemnon the king of meini Agamemnon called upon all the Greek Kings and warriors to honor their own and join him in a military campaign to retrieve Helen and punish Troy for the Betrayal among those who answered the call were the greatest heroes of the Greek World Achilles the Invincible Warrior odyusa King of Ithaca Ajax known for his immense strength and Nester the wise king of pilus together they formed a powerful Alliance of Greek forces United by the goal of reclaiming Helen and restoring menus honor the Greek Expedition the Greek AR Army under the command of Agamemnon set sail for Troy the expedition was vast with over a thousand ships carrying Warriors from all corners of Greece the Greek Fleet sometimes referred to as the aans was one of the largest and most formidable military forces assembled in the ancient world however the journey to Troy was not without its challenges the Greeks faced Divine obstacles as the gods themselves took sides in the conflict an internal strife as the Ambitions and pride of the various Greek leaders sometimes clashed despite these challenges the Greeks eventually reached the shores of Troy and began a 10-year siege that would test the resolve and strength of both sides four the siege of Troy a war of giants the heroes of the Greeks the Trojan War became a Showcase of the greatest Greek Heroes and their exploits Achilles the mightiest of the Greek warriors was unmatched on the battlefield his skills and strength making him nearly Invincible however his personal pride and conflict with Agamemnon over the war prize besus led to his temporary withdrawal from the war a decision that would have dire consequences for the Greeks odyusa effort his strategies and Leadership combined with his diplomatic skills kept the Greek Coalition United Ajax The Towering giant was another hero who made made a significant impact using his immense strength to defend the Greek forces from the Trojans Hector the champion of Troy on the Trojan side Hector the eldest son of King Priam was the greatest defender of the city known for his bravery honor and sense of Duty Hector fought not for personal Glory but for the protection of his family and his City his duels with Greek Heroes particularly with Petrus and achilles became some of the most iconic moment of the war Hector's death at the hands of Achilles after the death of Petrus was a turning point in the war his loss marked the beginning of the end for Troy as the city lost its greatest Warrior and its last best hope for victory Hector's death also unleashed the full Fury of Achilles who would go on to decimate the Trojan forces the Trojan War is a tale filled with Larger than Life characters epic battles and divine intervention while much of the focus is often placed on the Greek Heroes Achilles Odus and Agamemnon the men of Troy also played a crucial role in the conflict led by Hector the Valiant defender of Troy and his father prome the wise and tragic King the Trojans fought with honor and bravery against overwhelming odds despite their efforts their stories often take a back seat to the more widely celebrated Greek Heroes yet the men of Troy are key to understanding the depth and tragedy of the Trojan War this essay will explore the characters of Hector and Priam the two most well-known Trojan figures and will also shine a light on some of the Forgotten Heroes of Troy whose contributions and sacrifices have been overshadowed by the legends of their Greek counterparts through these men we see the resilience loyalty and tragedy of a city that though doomed to fall fought with Valor to the very end two Hector the noble defender of Troy Hector's role as a warrior and a leader Hector the eldest son of King Priam and queen hecuba was not only Troy's Greatest Warrior but also its protector and moral compass unlike Achilles who fought for personal glory and revenge Hector's motivation was rooted in duty to his family his people and his City his character embodies the Trojan Spirit honorable courageous and deeply committed to his responsibilities Hector led the Roan Army in battle against the Greek forces standing as their primary defense against Warriors like Achilles and Ajax his sense of honor and courage is most evident in his single combat with Petrus Achilles close friend Hector mistakenly believed that he was fighting Achilles but when he killed Petras it set the stage for his fateful confrontation with Achilles himself Hector's family and Humanity while Hector was a fearsome Warrior his character is also defined by his deep love for his family one of the most poignant moments in Homer's Iliad is when Hector says goodbye to his wife androm and their infant son aenx before returning to battle andram pleads with him to stay within the walls of Troy fearing for his life but Hector knows that he cannot abandon his duty his emotional farewell to his family highlights his humanity and the personal sacrifices he makes for the greater good Hector's sense of Duty and sacrifice is ultimately what leads to his downfall in a climactic duel with Achilles Hector is killed knowing that his death would likely signal the end of Troy's defense despite this Hector faces achilles with courage fully accepting his fate his death is one of the most tragic moments in the Trojan War as it marks the beginning of the fall of Troy and the loss of its greatest hero three Priam the tragic king of Troy priam's role as a king and father Priam the Aged king of Troy was a figure of wisdom nobility and profound tragedy throughout the war PR's role was that of a mediator and protector of his people he ruled Troy during its golden age but as the war progressed he witnessed the steady erosion of his City's power and the loss of many of his sons including Hector PR's leadership was marked by his desire to protect his people and his attempts to negotiate peace But ultimately his city was doomed by the decisions of others namely his son Paris whose actions had sparked the war priam's most defining moment comes after the death of Hector in one of the most emotional scenes in The Iliad Priam Guided by the God Hermes makes his way to the Greek Camp to beg Achilles for the return of Hector's body this act of humility and courage underscores priam's deep love for his son and his desperation to give Hector a proper burial PR's plea to Achilles reminding him of his own father pus humanizes both Kings transcending the bitterness of War priam's tragic end despite his nobility priam's fate was one of utter Devastation when Troy eventually fell Priam too old to fight was killed in Cold Blood by neoplus the son of Achilles during the sack of the city this final brutal act marks the symbolic end of Troy's Royal Line and the collapse of its Legacy priam's death was the culmin of a long and tragic downfall for a king who had tried to protect his people but was ultimately powerless to stop the destruction that had been set in motion priam's character serves as a reminder of the human cost of War not just for the Warriors on the battlefield but for the leaders who must bear witness to the suffering of their people his story is one of immense personal loss as he watches his sons and his City destroyed yet he remains a figure of dignity and compassion even in the face of overwhelming tragedy four the Forgotten Heroes of Troy Paris the Catalyst of the war Paris Hector's younger brother is often remembered as the man who caused the Trojan War by abducting Helen the queen of Sparta Paris decision to take Helen Back to Troy was driven by the promise made to him by Aphrodite during the Judgment of Paris when he awarded her the golden apple as the fairest of the goddesses while Paris actions set the stage for the war his role as a warrior is Often overshadowed by his reputation as a lover and instigator despite his reputation for avoiding direct conflict Paris was not entirely without Marshall skill he fought several notable duels including one with menaus Helen's husband early in the war however Paris is often portrayed as relying on Aphrodite's intervention rather than his own prowess in contrast to his brother Hector Paris character is marked by self-interest and his Visions while fateful are not celebrated as heroic in the Epic Saga of the Trojan War the will and Omens of Zeus the king of the Gods Loom large over the conflict and its eventual outcome Zeus who holds ultimate authority over the fates of both Mortals and gods is a figure whose decrees are inescapable and his decisions shape the destiny of Troy from the very beginning while the gods of Olympus often take sides in the conflict supporting either the Greek or the Trojans based on their personal grudges or affections it is Zeus omnicient power that ultimately determines the fate of Troy throughout the Iliad and other mythological accounts Zeus sends Omens and signs to communicate his will revealing the predestined outcome of events and guiding both Mortals and Immortals toward their inevitable Destinies from the rise of the Trojan Prince Paris to the final destruction of Troy the Omens of Zeus act as harbingers of Fate leaving no room for the city's Escape from its tragic end this essay will explore how Zeus Omens shaped the Trojan War focusing on key moments where his influence directed the course of the conflict and sealed Troy's Doom to Zeus and Fate The Power of almond Zeus as the Arbiter of fate in Greek mythology Zeus is often portrayed as the Supreme Arbiter of Fate while other gods May influence events in the mortal world it is Zeus who holds the scales of Destiny his role as the preserver of balance in the universe is Central to the Trojan War as he ensures that neither the Greeks nor the Trojans gain too much of an advantage at any given time though Zeus does not always intervene directly he makes his will known through Omens mysterious signs sent to Mortals to warn or guide them the concept of fate in the ancient Greek worldview was inextricably linked to the will of Zeus even the gods themselves though powerful could not Escape fate once it had been decreed this divine order often called Moira governed all aspects of life and Zeus responsibility was to ensure that fate was fulfilled in the case of Troy its destruction was faded long before the war even began and Zeus Omen served to remind both sides that the outcome was inevitable the role of Omens in Greek culture Omens were a crucial part of ancient Greek belief providing Mortals with insight into the will of the Gods these signs could take many forms an unusual event in nature the flight of birds or the outcome of sacrifices and were interpreted by priests Sears or Heroes the Greeks believed that understanding and interpreting Omens correctly could alter the course of their lives especially in matters of war and politics in The Iliad Omens often appear at critical moments influencing the decisions of Warriors and Kings for the Trojans and Greeks alike Omens sent by Zeus were taken as clear indications of what the future held m reading or ignoring these signs could lead to disaster as they represented the God's will the Omens of Zeus during the Trojan War were not only warnings but also markers of the inevitable Fall of Troy guiding the course of history according to Divine Law three Omens and key moments in the Trojan War the Judgment of Paris the first Omen the Judgment of Paris the event that sparked the Trojan War can be seen as one of the earliest Omens of Troy's doomed fate when ays the goddess of Discord through the golden apple marked to the fairest among the goddesses Hera Athena and Aphrodite the seeds of the war were sown Zeus unwilling to choose between the three appointed Paris the prince of Troy as the judge Paris decision to award the Apple to Aphrodite in exchange for the love of Helen of Sparta set in motion the chain of events that would lead to the destruction of Troy the decision was an omen in itself a choice Choice made for personal desire rather than wisdom or Prudence this choice not only brought Helen into Troy leading to the Greek Invasion but also earned the enmity of Hera and Athena who would later work tirelessly to ensure Troy's downfall the eagle of Zeus a sign of Victory or death one of the most famous Omens sent by Zeus during the Trojan War was the appearance of an eagle often seen as Zeus sacred bird in various forms in Greek culture the flight and behavior of birds were Key signs from the gods and the eagle as the symbol of Zeus was particularly significant during the war both sides witnessed several important Omens involving Eagles one key moment occurred when Priam the king of Troy Saw an Eagle while making a sacrifice to the gods interpreting it as a sign of Zeus favor however the eagle was later seen clutching a snake in its Talons which escaped and bit the bird this complex Omen was interpreted as a warning that although though Troy would fight valiantly its eventual destruction was assured like the eagle Troy would fall despite its strength and Valor the scales of Fate Zeus decides the outcome another powerful moment where Zeus involvement was clear is when he used his scales of Fate to weigh the Destinies of Hector and achilles as Hector stood outside the gates of Troy prepared to face Achilles in their final confrontation Zeus held the scales weighing the fate of each Warrior Hector's side of the scales sank signaling his death the weighing of the scales was a direct and undeniable Omen that Hector the greatest defender of Troy was faded to die at the hands of Achilles this moment reinforced the inevitability of Troy's fall once Hector was killed the city's fate was sealed and no amount of Bravery or divine intervention could save it four the fall of Troy fulfillment of Zeus Omens the Trojan Horse a clever deception ignoring the Omens the final stage of Troy's fall came with the Greek deception of the Trojan Horse after years of Siege the Greeks under the guidance of odyss devised the plan to leave a giant wooden horse outside the gates of Troy filled with Greek Soldiers the Trojans believing the horse to be a gift from the gods brought it inside the city walls unknowingly sealing their Doom in the annals of Greek mythology few figures have captured the imagination and ignited as much controversy as Helen of Troy often described as the most beautiful woman in the world Helen's abduction or elopment with Paris the prince of Troy is said to have sparked the Trojan War a conflict that claimed countless lives over the course of 10 long years her beauty while celebrated became synonymous with tragedy as thousands of Warriors both Greek and Trojan were sacrificed on the battlefield for her sake for centuries Helen's character has been debated was she a victim of Fate a symbol of Desire or an agent of Destruction dubbed the face that launched a thousand ships Helen's role in the Trojan War extends far beyond the superficial she became a symbol of love power betrayal and the destructive consequences of human desire this essay will explore Helen's character her significance in the war and how her beauty though revered came at the cost of thousands of lives through both mythological and cultural lenses Helen emerges as a figure whose Legacy transcends mere physical Beauty embodying the complex interplay of Fate choice and consequence two Helen's Origins a mortal touched by Divinity born of Zeus and Lita Helen's birth was nothing short of extraordinary she was said to be the daughter of Zeus the king of the Gods and Lita the queen of Sparta in the myth Zeus in the form of a swan seduced Lita and from this Union Helen was born this Divine parentage granted Helen not only extraordinary beauty but also a fate that was intertwined with the whims of the Gods she was destined to play a pivotal role in the conflict between Mortal Kings and Immortal forces from her early years Helen's Beauty was so extraordinary that it drew the attention of kings and Warriors from across the Greek World her mortal father tarius fearing conflict among the many suitors vying for her hand devised a clever solution with the help of odys all of Helen's suitors swore an oath to defend the chosen husband and protect Helen's marriage this oath would later become the justification for the United Greek Expedition against Troy marriage to menus Helen's Beauty one her the heart of menaus the King of Sparta and the two were married as Queen of Sparta Helen enjoyed wealth power and Prestige by all accounts she seemed destined to live out her days in peace and prosperity but the arrival of Paris Prince of Troy changed the course of her life and that of the entire ancient world Paris having been promised Helen's Love by Aphrodite during the Judgment of Paris visited Sparta under the guise of diplomacy whether Helen went with Paris willingly or was abducted is a matter of mythological debate but her departure from Sparta to Troy is the moment that set the Trojan War in Motion in either case Helen's decision whether driven by love desire or divine intervention ignited a conflict that would cost the lives of thousands three the cause of the Trojan War Helen's role in the conflict a prize for Paris the Judgment of Paris was the Catalyst that led to Helen's involvement in the Trojan War in this myth Paris was tasked with judging who among the goddesses Hera Athena and Aphrodite was the fairest each offered him a bribe Hera promised power Athena offered wisdom and victory in battle and Aphrodite vowed to give him the love of the most beautiful woman in the world Helen Paris chose Aphrodite's offer and as a result Helen was promised to him even though she was already married to menaus Aphrodite manipulation In This Moment highlights the idea that Helen's fate was in many ways determined by forces Beyond her control her beauty made her a pawn in the larger schemes of the gods and her departure to Troy became the spark that ignited the war the oath of the suitors when Paris took Helen to Troy menus furious at the loss of his wife in honor invoked the oath of tarius this oath sworn by all of Helen's former suitors bound the greatest Kings and Warriors of Greece to come to menus Aid under the leadership of Agamemnon king of meini and menus brother a vast Army was assembled to retrieve Helen and punish the Trojans thus Helen's abduction or elopement became the official cause of the Trojan War though the conflict also had deeper political and economic motivations Troy strategically located on the Dells controlled key trade routes between the aian and black Seas making it a valuable Target for the Greeks nevertheless it was Helen who became the face of the war her beauty serving as the rallying cry for the Greek army e in the grand Narrative of the Trojan War few figures are as pivotal or as controversial as Paris the prince of Troy his decision to award the golden apple to Aphrodite choosing Love and Desire over wisdom and power set in motion the chain of events that would lead to the downfall of his City Paris often seen as impulsive and guided by emotion becomes a symbol of the Eternal conflict between the heart and the mind a man whose choices reflect the broader themes of Fate love and personal responsibility at the core of Paris story is the tension between his passion for Helen and the devastating consequences of that passion his fateful decision driven by personal desire initiated a war that would last for 10 years claiming countless lives and ending with the destruction of Troy this essay will explore the conflict between Paris heart and mind focusing on how his emotional choices led to his City's downfall and examining whether Paris was a tragic hero or simply a man ruled by his impulses two the Judgment of Paris the origin of the conflict the Judgment of Paris a decision of divine proportions the story of Paris fateful decision begins with the infamous Judgment of Paris a moment that encapsulates the conflict between heart and mind when Aris the goddess of Discord threw a golden apple marked to the fairest among the goddesses Hera Athena and Aphrodite each claimed the title of the most beautiful unable to settle the dispute they turned to Zeus who passed the responsibility to Paris a Trojan Prince known for his fairness in judgment each goddess offered Paris a different gift in exchange for his favor Hera promised power and dominion over all of Asia Athena offered wisdom and skill in battle and Aphrodite tempted him with the love of the most beautiful woman in the world Helen of Sparta this Choice presented Paris with a profound internal conflict should he choose power wisdom or Love In the End Paris following his heart chose Aphrodite thereby securing Helen's love but incurring the wrath of Hera and Athena who would later become staunch enemies of Troy choosing the heart over the Mind Paris decision to choose Aphrodite's promise over the more rational offers of Hera and Athena revealed his character as a man driven by emotion and desire rather than logic or foresight by prioritizing his personal feelings for Helen Paris set aside the potential to become a great leader or a wise Warrior qualities that might have secured the safety and prosperity of Troy this choice between the heart and the mind defines much of per role in the Trojan War his decision while romantic and passionate was ultimately shortsighted by following his heart Paris failed to consider the far-reaching consequences of his actions which would lead to the suffering of his people and the destruction of his homeland the Judgment of Paris is thus a pivotal moment in the story not only because it Sparks the Trojan War but also because it reveals the inner struggle that Paris would continue to face throughout the conflict three the Abduction of hell Helen passion and consequences Helen the price of Desire after choosing Aphrodite in the Judgment Paris was granted Helen's love as promised by the goddess however there was one major complication Helen was already married to menus the King of Sparta when Paris traveled to Sparta as part of a Trojan diplomatic Mission he met Helen and according to various accounts either seduced or abducted her bringing her back to Troy this act driven by Passion and the Fulfillment of Aphrodite promise ignited the wrath of menaus and sparked the Trojan War Paris in his Pursuit Of Love neglected the political and moral consequences of taking another man's wife his heart had led him to Helen but his mind had failed to consider the anger and retribution that would follow menaus with the support of his brother Agamemnon rallied the Greek Kings to retrieve Helen and thus the stage was set for the devast ating conflict that would engulf Troy Paris love for Helen a noble romance or foolish Obsession the love between Paris and Helen is often portrayed as one of the greatest romances in Greek mythology yet it is also one of the most destructive Paris decision to take Helen can be seen as an act of deep love a romantic gesture that defied the social and political expectations of the time however it can also be viewed as a selfish and Reckless act one that placed person desire above the well-being of his people Paris love for Helen became the cause of suffering for many as his decision to follow his heart resulted in a war that devastated both Greece and Troy the consequences of this Choice raise important questions about the balance between personal desires and responsibilities while Paris love for Helen may have been genuine it was also the source of great tragedy As It ultimately led to the destruction of his City for Paris in the Trojan War a warrior torn between Duty and desire Paris as a warrior a flawed hero in contrast to his brother Hector who was Troy's greatest Defender and a symbol of Duty and sacrifice Paris is often portrayed as a reluctant Warrior while he was capable of fighting Paris did not have the same sense of Duty to Troy as Hector his actions during the war reveal a man who was more interested in protecting his love for Helen than in defending his City or its people the Trojan War one of the most defining conflicts in ancient mythology not only shaped the fates of its greatest warriors but also left a lasting Legacy on their descendants while the names of Heroes like Achilles Hector Paris and anas are etched in Legend the Lesser known stories of their children The Offspring of War are just as compelling these children born into a world ravaged by conflict carried the weight of their parents Glory mistakes and unresolved destiny in many cases they became symbols of Hope continuity or tragedy representing the war's far-reaching consequences after the fall of Troy the surviving descendants of the Trojan and Greek Heroes faced new challenges Exile survival and the responsibility of maintaining their lineage in a world drastically Changed by War some of these descendants Like ascanius Son of anas were destined for greatness While others like a a son of Hector became tragic symbols of Troy's destruction this essay will explore the stories of these children of War focusing on how they navigated the aftermath of the Trojan War and how their lives intertwined with the legacy of their heroic ancestors two aenx the tragic fate of Hector's son the death of Hector and the fall of Troy one of the most heart-wrenching stories of the Trojan War is the fate of aanx the young son of Hector and andr Hector The Greatest Warrior of Troy fought valiantly to defend his City knowing that its survival depended largely on his strength however after his death at the hands of Achilles Troy was left without its most formidable protector the fall of Troy was inevitable and with it came the tragic end of many of its royal family members asx's death a symbol of Troy's DX a mere infant at the time of Troy's fall was seen as a potential future Threat by the Greek Invaders as the son of Hector he represented the possibility of a Resurgence of Trojan power to prevent any chance of Troy's Revival the Greeks decided that ax could not be allowed to live in one of the most brutal acts of the wars aftermath neoptolemus the son of Achilles threw Aion Ax from the walls of Troy killing him the death of aenx was not just a cruel Act of War it was symbolic of the total annihilation of Troy by killing Hector's son the Greeks sought to ensure that no Heir would rise to challenge their Victory a stx's death is often viewed as the final tragic blow to the Trojan people marking the end of a noble lineage and the extinction of Hector's Legacy three ascanius the legacy of anas and the future of Troy anas escaped from Troy While most of Troy's royal family was killed or enslaved after the city's fall enas one of the few surviving Trojan Heroes managed to escape with his son ascanius according to Virgil's anad anas was destined to survive the destruction of Troy and Lead his people to a new Homeland his journey filled with trials and divine interventions would eventually lead him to the shores of Italy where he would lay the foundations for the future greatness of Rome inia son aanus also known as Ulus played a crucial role in this Legacy while anas was tasked with leading the remnants of Troy ascanius represented the future A New Beginning for the Trojan people the survival of ascanius ensured that the Trojan bloodline would continue even as the original City lay in Ruins ascanius and the founding of albalonga ascanius is credited with founding the city of albalonga which according to Roman mythology was a precursor to the founding of Rome as the son of anas ascanius inherited his father's leadership quality and his sense of divine Destiny the founding of albalonga signified the continuation of the Trojan Legacy not as a rebuilding of Troy but as the establishment of a new Empire through ascanius the connection between the Fallen city of Troy and the Rise of Rome was solidified the Roman people in embracing this myth saw themselves as the inheritors of Trojan greatness with a scanias as a bridge between their mythical past and their Imperial future his role in Roman mythology was one of both continuity and transformation as the Trojans were no longer defined by their defeat but by their ability to endure and rebuild for neoplus the complex Legacy of Achilles son neoplus a Warrior born from Achilles Shadow neoptolemus also known as purus was the son of Achilles the greatest Greek warrior of the Trojan War after Achilles death neop Talus was brought to Troy to join the Greek forces and fulfill his father's Legacy like Achilles neoptolemus was a Fierce and ruthless Warrior but his actions after the fall of Troy revealed a more brutal and vengeful side one of neoplus most infamous acts was the killing of King Priam during the sack of Troy while Achilles was known for his sense of Honor in battle neoplus killing of Priam an elderly King symbolized the merciless destruction of Troy in this sense neoplus Legacy was shaped not only by his father's heroism but also by the violence and cruelty that accompanied the final days of the war neoplus and andram after the fall of Troy neoplus took andram the Widow of Hector as his concubine this Union symbolized the complete subjugation of Troy as Hector's wife became the captive of Achilles son despite the violence that brought them together andram and neoplus had a son named molassus who would go on to become the founder of the meian Dynasty in epirus neoptolemus Legacy is complex as it reflects both the continuation of Achilles bloodline and the moral ambiguity of War while he carried on his father's Warrior Spirit his actions in the aftermath of Troy's fall showed the darker side of Victory where revenge and brutality overshadowed the nobility of battle the Trojan War a decade long conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans was filled with Legendary Heroes and epic battles but It ultimately ended not through Brute Force but through the cunning and intellect of one mansus king of itha known for his sharp mind and strategic genius odsis was not the strongest or most powerful of the Greek warriors but he was undoubtedly the most resourceful it was his cleverness that ultimately led to the downfall of Troy and the Triumph of the Greeks the victory over Troy is often remembered for one particular Act of Genius the famous Trojan Horse but odys contributions to the war effort went far beyond this single strategy throughout the war odsis played a key role in shaping Greek tactics devising plans and overcoming obstacles that might otherwise have led to Greek defeat this essay will explore the key Strategies employed by Odus during the Trojan War focusing on how his intelligence and tactical Acumen helped secure the victory that brute strength alone could not achieve two odyusa Master strategist the role of odyusa War Odus was known as a strategist rather than a warrior driven by Brute Force while Achilles and Ajax embodied the physical prowess and courage of the Greek army odys complimented them with his tactical mind ensuring that the Greeks were not simply fighting but fighting smart odyusa about joining the war in fact he had tried to avoid it by pretending to be mad when AG Amon and menus came to recruit him however his ruse was quickly uncovered and once committed to the Greek cause odius became one of the most important leaders in the campaign he was the one who orchestrated several key strategies that kept the Greeks moving forward despite numerous challenges along the way Odus diplomatic skills while odys is best known for his military strategies his diplomatic abilities were equally vital early in the war odius played a significant role in recruiting Achilles for the Greek army a task that would have been impossible without his cleverness Achilles mother Theus had hidden him on the island of cyos disguising him as a girl to prevent him from joining the war odyss realizing that Achilles could not resist the call of battle devised a scheme to reveal his identity by presenting gifts including weapons Achilles reaction exposed him and he was brought into the Greek army becoming one of their greatest warriors odys role in managing the tensions between the Greek leaders was also crucial the Greek Coalition was a collection of powerful Kings and warriors all with their own Egos and Ambitions odyss frequently acted as a mediator using his intelligence to diffuse conflicts especially between Agamemnon and achilles whose Coral threatened to derail the entire war effort three key Strategies employed by Odus the Trojan Horse the ultimate deception the most famous of Odus contributions to the Greek victory was of course the Trojan Horse after 10 years of Siege the Greeks had made little progress in breaching Troy's impenetrable walls Troy had proven itself to be an exceptionally well fortified City and the Greeks despite their might and Valor could not force their way in recognizing that direct force would not win the war involved building a giant wooden horse hollowed out to hide a select group of Greek soldiers inside the Greeks then pretended to abandon the war sailing away and leaving the horse as a gift to the Trojans the Trojans believing the Greeks had finally given up dragged the horse into the city as a symbol of their victory that night while the Trojans celebrated the Greek soldiers inside the horse emerged opened the gates of Troy and let the Greek army which had returned under the cover of Darkness into the city the result was the complete destruction of Troy as the Greeks sacked the city ending the war decisively the Trojan Horse became a symbol of cunning over brute strength and odyusa as a master strategist was cemented the theft of the padium another pivotal strategy credited to odys was the theft of the Palladium a sacred statue of Athena that was believed to protect the city of Troy according to prophecy as long as the Palladium remained within Troy the city would not fall recognizing the importance of the padium odys devised a plan to steal it accompanied by diamides odsis infiltrated Troy under the cover of darkness and managed to steal the Palladium from the Temple of Athena this act not only weakened the Trojans spiritually but also fulfilled the prophecy making the city vulnerable to Greek attack the theft of the Palladium was another example of how odys used stealth and intelligence to strike at the heart of the enemy the reconnaissance mission during the early years of the war when the Greeks were struggling to gain the upper hand odys took part in a daring reconnaissance mission with diamides the two Heroes snuck into the Trojan Camp to gather intelligence and encountered Dolan a Trojan spy after interrogating Dolan they killed him and proceeded to attack a group of Trojan allies killing reesus the leader of the thians and stealing his horses this Mission not not only disrupted the Trojan allies but also gave the Greeks valuable intelligence proving that odsa strategic thinking extended Beyond Battlefield tactics to Espionage and information gathering for Odus ability to adapt adapting to changing circumstances one of Odus greatest strengths as a strategist was his ability to adapt to changing circumstances throughout the Trojan War the Greeks faced numerous setbacks from quarrels among their leaders to the loss of key Warriors like Achilles at each turn odyusa the ill fated princess of Troy is one of the most poignant and tragic tales in Greek mythology blessed with the gift of Prophecy by the god Apollo Cassandra was granted the ability to foresee the future with perfect clarity yet this gift came with a terrible curse no one would ever believe her throughout the Trojan War and its aftermath Cassandra foresaw the Doom of her City the destruction of her family and the tragic fate of her people but her warnings were consistently ignored or dismissed Cassandra's tale is not only a personal tragedy but also a reflection of the human tendency to disregard inconvenient or uncomfortable truths her curse being able to see the truth but being powerless to change it represents the frustrations of those who possess foresight or knowledge yet find themselves silenced by disbelief or indifference this essay will explore Cassandra's curse the role she played during the Trojan War and the broader significance of her story as a metaphor for ignored truths in both myth and reality two The Curse of Cassandra a Divine tragedy the origins of the cursed Cassandra the daughter of King Priam and queen hecuba of Troy was renowned for her beauty and intelligence she caught the attention of Apollo who fell in love with her in an attempt to win her favor Apollo offered Cassandra the gift of Prophecy allowing her to see the future with Divine Clarity however after receiving the gift Cassandra rejected Apollo's advances angering the god in his wrath Apollo twisted his gift into a curse while Cassandra would retain the power to see the future Apollo ensured that no one would ever believe her prophecies thus Cassandra became a tragic figure possessing the knowledge of her people's Doom but unable to prevent it this curse condemned her to a life of frustration and isolation as she was repeatedly dismissed and ridiculed by those around her the nature of the curse seeing but not believed the tragedy of Cassandra's curse lies in the fact that it was not a punishment of ignorance but of knowledge without power she could foresee every disaster that would befall Troy yet her warnings fell on deaf ears this curse can be seen as a metaphor for the human condition in which individual ual who possess knowledge or Insight are often discredited particularly when their truths are inconvenient or uncomfortable throughout the Trojan War Cassandra's foresight was accurate and terrifying yet she was labeled as mad her inability to change the course of events made her a prisoner of her own knowledge doomed to witness the destruction of everything she held dear while being powerless to alter it her story is a reminder of the dangers of ignoring uncomfortable truths especially when those truths come from unlikely or discredited sources three Cassandra's warnings during the Trojan War for seeeing the fall of Troy from the outset of the Trojan War Cassandra predicted the fall of her City she foresaw the arrival of Paris and his fateful decision to bring Helen to Troy an act that would ignite the war despite her warnings her family and the Trojan people celebrated Helen's arrival welcoming her beauty and charm into the City without considering the consequences as the War progressed Cassandra continued to issue warnings about the fate of Troy she predicted the deaths of her brothers including the heroic Hector and the eventual destruction of the city her most famous and final prophecy was her warning against the Trojan Horse the deceptive gift left by the Greeks after they appeared to have sailed away Cassandra knew that the horse was a trap and that bringing it into the city would lead to Troy's downfall however her warnings were ignored and the tro eager to celebrate what they believed was a victory dragged the horse into the city that night the Greeks emerged from the horse and sacked Troy just as Cassandra had foretold the consequences of ignored warnings Cassandra's warnings though always true were consistently dismissed leading to devastating consequences for Troy the fall of the city the deaths of her family and the enslavement of its people all unfolded exactly as she had predicted her her inability to prevent these events highlights the futility of possessing knowledge without the power to act upon it Cassandra's curse was not just personal but Collective as the people of Troy suffered because they refused to listen to the truth the rejection of Cassandra's prophecies can be seen as a symbol of Humanity's tendency to ignore uncomfortable truths her warnings were dismissed not because they were inacurate but because they challenged the Trojan's desire to believe in a more comforting reality this theme resonates Beyond mythology reflecting the dangers of ignoring warnings whether they come from prophets scientists or other voices of Reason a metaphor for disregarded Insight Cassandra's story can be interpreted as a metaphor for those who possess knowledge or foresight but are disregarded because their message is difficult to hear throughout history individuals who warned of impending disasters whether they be prophets Visionaries or scientists have often faced skepticism or outright dismissal Cassandra's curse represents the frustration of those who know what is coming but are powerless to convince others of the truth this Dynamic can be seen in various contexts from environmental warnings about climate change to political or economic crises that could have been mitigated if early warnings had been heeded like Cassandra these truth tellers are often ignored or silenced until it is too late and the consequences of an action become irreversible the role of denial in The Human Experience the rejection of Cassandra's prophecies also speaks to the human tendency toward Denial in the face of uncomfortable realities in the case of the Trojan Horse the Trojans were eager to believe that the Greeks had given up and gone home despite the implausibility of this scenario Cassandra's warning would have shattered their illusion of Victory forcing them to confront the ongoing danger they faced the Trojan War immortalized in Greek mythology is often regarded as the ultimate conflict between two Monumental Powers the Greeks and the people of Troy it was a war fought not only by legendary Warriors but by gods and Giants in the Realms of myth and history for 10 long years these Titanic forces clashed in one of the most epic and tragic Wars in ancient history the Greeks with their Coalition of powerful Kings and heroes faced the mighty and well fortified city of Troy leading to a conflict that would decide the fate of both civilizations while the war is remembered for its heroic duels and cunning strategies it was also a battle of cultures ideologies and Legacies the Greeks led by figures like Achilles Agamemnon and odyusa Helen the face that launched a thousand ships while the Trojans under the leadership of Hector Paris and Priam sought to defend their Homeland from foreign Invaders this essay will explore the larger than- life aspects of the war the Mighty Warriors who fought it and how this conflict became the war of giants shaping both history and mythology two the heroes of the Greeks Giants in their own right Achilles the indomitable Warrior at the Forefront of the Greek war effort was Achilles The Greatest Warrior of his time and often described as more than mortal Achilles the son of the Sea Nymph thetus and the Mortal King pus was raised with the knowledge that he could either live a long life without Glory or die young but his name would be remembered forever choosing the latter Achilles became the central figure in the war known for his Incredible strength speed and near invulnerability except for his heal Achilles was not only a warrior but a symbol of Greek might his battles especially his legendary duel with Hector the prince of Troy have come to represent the personal Stakes of the war Achilles wrath and refusal to fight after a quarrel with Agamemnon stalled the Greek war effort but his eventual return to battle sparked by the death of his beloved friend Petrus led to some of the most decisive moments in the war Achilles role in the war underscored the idea that the Greeks were fighting not just for victory but for honor glory and Eternal Legacy Odus the Mastermind while Achilles was the mightiest of of Warriors odyusa was the most cunning known for his intelligence Odus embodied the Greek value of maate or cleverness throughout the war it was often Odysseus strategic mind that helped the Greeks outmaneuver the Trojans as seen in his famous invention of the Trojan Horse which ultimately led to the downfall of Troy ability to devise unconventional strategies negotiate difficult situations and maintain the morale of the Greek army made him indispensable his legacy is a reminder that intellect and strategy are as important in Warfare as physical strength Agamemnon the king who led the Greeks the Greeks were led by Agamemnon the powerful King Of meini Who was also the brother of menus Helen's original husband agamemnon's role in the Trojan War was both Pol iCal and Military as the leader of the Greek forces agamemnon's primary goal was to unite the various Greek city states and ensure their cooperation in the war effort however his leadership was often marked by arrogance and pride leading to conflicts within the Greek Camp his quarrel with Achilles over the captive Bas caused Achilles to withdraw from Battle almost costing the Greeks the war nevertheless agamemnon's determination and ability to Rally the Greeks ultimately kept the war effort alive as the king of the most powerful Greek city state agamemnon's participation symbolized the United might of Greece against the foreign threat of Troy three the Trojans The Defenders of a mighty City Hector Troy's Noble defender on the Trojan side Hector Prince of Troy and son of King pre was the city's Greatest Warrior and its last line of defense unlike Achilles whose motives were driven by personal Glory Hector fought out of a sense of Duty to his family City and people he was the embodiment of the Trojan spirit and his courage and sense of Honor made him a beloved figure in Troy and a formidable opponent to the Greeks Hector's duel with Achilles became one of the most famous moments in the war highlighting the personal nature of the conflict despite knowing that he was no match for Achilles Hector faced him in single combat fully aware that his death would Mark the beginning of Troy's down fall his sense of Duty and willingness to sacrifice himself for his City cemented Hector status as one of the greatest heroes of the war a tragic figure whose Legacy lived on even after Troy's defeat Paris the Catalyst of the war the war itself was ignited by the actions of Paris Hector's brother and Prince of Troy Paris abduction or elopement depending on the version of the myth of Helen the wife of menus was the immediate cause of the Greek invasion of Troy unlike Hector Paris was not a warrior and his role in the war was far more complicated while he was the cause of the conflict Paris was often seen as less heroic than his brother relying more on divine intervention from Aphrodite than his own skills in battle nevertheless Paris actions set the entire war in motion making him a central though controversial figure his duel with menus in which he was rescued by Aphrodite exemplifies the contrast between the no Defenders of Troy like Hector and the more self-serving actions of Paris Priam the tragic king of Troy King Priam the Aged ruler of Troy was a symbol of both the Grandeur and the tragic fate of the city a wise and benevolent King Priam sought peace but was ultimately drawn into the conflict by his son's actions and the Greek Invasion priam's leadership was marked by a deep sense of responsibility to his people and his family but his inability to prevent the war or or sto the destruction of his City left him as one of the most tragic figures in the myth in the vast tapestry of Greek mythology few figures stand as tall and as tragic as Achilles the greatest of the Greek warriors during the Trojan War born of a mortal father pus and an immortal mother thetus Achilles was destined for greatness from birth his Legend is one of unmatched strength unrivaled skill in battle and ultimately a profound vulnerability his famous heel the only part of his body left unprotected and ultimately the cause of his downfall this vulnerability both physical and emotional is Central to the myth of Achilles making him not just a hero of superhuman abilities but also a tragic figure faded to Die Young Achilles story is filled with dramatic moments his incredible victories in battle his intense rage his close bond with Petrus and his faded duel with Hector yet it is the story of his heel the one weakness in an otherwise Invincible Warrior that has come to symbolize the Frailty of even the greatest of Heroes this essay will explore the legend of Achilles focusing on the myth of his heel his role in the Trojan War and how his Ultimate Death underscores the tension between immortality and mortality between greatness and inevitable human fragility two the birth of Achilles a hero with a fateful destiny the prophecy of Achilles life before his birth a prophecy declared that Achilles would either live a long uneventful life or die young but achieve Immortal Glory his mother the SE nymph thetus tried to defy this prophecy by making Achilles invulnerable according to the most famous version of The Myth thetus dipped her infant son into the river sticks the Waters of which conferred invulnerability however as she held him by the heel that part of his body did not touch the the water leaving it vulnerable this small detail the fact that Achilles was left with a single vulnerable spot would become the central symbol of his Legend the Achilles heel is now a metaphor for a person's single point of vulnerability a place where even the strongest can be undone thetus despite her efforts could not fully protect her son from the fates highlighting one of the core themes of the myth Destiny is inescapable even for the greatest of Heroes Achilles early life and training Achilles was sent to be trained by the wise Centaur chyon who taught him not only the Arts of War but also philosophy medicine and music he grew into a warrior of unparalleled strength and skill and his name became synonymous with invincibility yet Achilles was also aware of the prophecy that loomed over him that his life would be short but glorious this knowledge influenced his choices throughout his life driving him to seek Eternal Fame even at the cost of his own life Achilles upbringing shaped him into a figure who embodied The Duality of heroism and mortality he was trained to be the best to seek glory in battle but he also understood that his time on Earth would be limited this awareness gave his actions during the Trojan War a sense of urgency and intensity as he sought to ensure that his name would be remembered for generations to come three Achilles in the Trojan War glory and rage Achilles role in in the war Achilles joined the Greek Army against Troy knowing that this war would be the setting for his ultimate Destiny his prowess on the battlefield was unmatched and he became the driving force behind many of the Greeks victories Achilles rage and skill in battle were so great that even the Gods intervened in the war to either support or hinder him recognizing his importance in the outcome of the conflict however Achilles pride and sense of Honor were as strong as his physical abilities when Agamemnon the leader of the Greek forces took away braus a woman Achilles had claimed as a war prize Achilles withdrew from the fighting allowing the Trojans to gain the upper hand this decision showcased Achilles complex character he was not just a warrior driven by duty but also a man with Deep Emotions and pride whose personal grievances could shape the course of the war the death of Petras Achilles return to battle the turning point in Achilles story came with the death of his close friend Petrus who had taken up Achilles armor to fight in his stead Petrus was killed by Hector the greatest of the Trojan Warriors and his death ignited A Rage in Achilles that would define the remainder of his role in the war overcome with grief and anger Achilles returned to the battlefield with a Vengeance determined to avenge Petrus death his rage was so great that he single-handedly decimated the Trojan forces and ultimately confronted Hector outside the gates of Troy in a fateful duel Achilles killed Hector and Dishonored his body by dragging it behind his Chariot this act of Fury though a demonstration of Achilles unmatched strength also underscored the deep emotional turmoil he experienced he was a man ruled by both his Invincible might and his uncontainable grief four the Fateful heel Achilles vulnerability and death the Achilles heel a symbol of mortal weakness despite his Incredible strength and near invincibility Achilles heel remained vulnerable this small seemingly insignificant weakness became a metaphor for the larger theme of his life no matter how great or powerful a person is there is always something some vulnerability that can lead to their downfall as the war neared its end Paris the Trojan Prince whose Abduction of Helen had sparked the conflict shot an arrow that Guided by the god Apollo struck Achilles in the heel this wound though minor compared to the many injuries Achilles had suffered in battle proved fatal Achilles The Greatest Warrior of his time fell because of this single weakness the legend of his Achilles heel has since become a universal metaphor for an individual's hidden vulnerability no matter how strong they may appear the Trojan War is one of the most famous and enduring conflicts in both mythology and history it is a story of love betrayal honor and Glory that that has captivated the imagination of generations this war fought between the Greeks aans and the Trojans was sparked by an act of betrayal the abduction or elopment of Helen the queen of Sparta by the Trojan Prince Paris What followed was a 10year Siege of Troy with Heroes and gods alike intervening in the conflict the Trojan War became a crucible for legendary figures like Achilles Hector and odys whose stories of glory and tragedy continue to resonate today this essay will explore the beginning of the Trojan War triggered by betrayal its key moments shaped by the actions of both Mortals and gods and its ultimate conclusion marked by the fall of Troy and the enduring Glory of those who fought in the War Two the spark of betrayal the Abduction of Helen the Judgment of Paris the seeds of the Trojan War were sown long before the actual conflict began the story starts with the Judgment of Paris a mythological event in which the Trojan Prince Paris was asked to decide who among the goddesses Hera Athena and Aphrodite was the fairest each goddess offered Paris a bribe Hera promised power Athena offered wisdom and success in battle an Aphrodite promised the love of the most beautiful woman in the world Helen of Sparta Paris entranced by the promise of Aphrodite awarded her the prize the golden apple thus choosing love over power and wisdom this decision sparked the enmity of Hera and Athena who would later support the Greeks in the war and led to Paris fateful journey to Sparta where Helen resided the Betrayal of menaus Paris journey to Sparta culminated in an act that would become infamous in both mythology and history the abduction or seduction of Helen the wife of menus King of Sparta whether Helen went willingly or was taken by force varies in different versions of the myth but the result was the same Paris brought Helen Back to Troy igniting the wrath of menaus and the Greeks the Abduction of Helen was seen as a grave betrayal not only of menaus Honor but of the sanctity of marriage and Hospitality in ancient Greek culture violating the bond of hospitality was considered a serious offense and Paris actions were perceived as a direct insult to menus and his kingdom the act of betrayal set off a chain of events that would lead to one of the greatest wars War s in history three The Call to Arms Greek Unity against Troy the oath of tarus before Helen had married menus her many suitors who included some of the greatest heroes of Greece had sworn an oath to defend her husband's honor if she were ever wrong this oath of tarius named after Helen's mortal father was now invoked by menaus and his brother Agamemnon the king of meini Agamemnon called upon all the Greek Kings and warriors to honor their oath and join him in a military campaign to retrieve Helen and punish Troy for the Betrayal among those who answered the call were the greatest heroes of the Greek World Achilles the Invincible Warrior odyusa King of Ithaca Ajax known for his immense strength and Nester the wise king of pilus together they formed a powerful Alliance of Greek forces United by the goal of reclaiming Helen and restoring menaus honor the Greek Expedition the Greek army under the command of Agamemnon set sail for Troy the expedition was vast with over a thousand ships carrying Warriors from all corners of Greece the Greek Fleet sometimes referred to as the aans was one of the largest and most formidable military forces assembled in the ancient world however the journey to Troy was not without its challenges the Greeks faced Divine obstacles as the gods themselves took sides in the conflict and internal strife as the Ambitions and pride of the various Greek leaders sometimes clashed despite these challenges the Greeks eventually reached the shores of Troy and began a 10-year siege that would test the resolve and strength of both sides four the siege of Troy a war of giants the heroes of the Greeks the Trojan War became a Showcase of the greatest Greek Heroes and their exploits Achilles the mightiest of the Greek warriors was unmatched on the battlefield his skills and strength making him nearly Invincible however his personal pride and conflict with Agamemnon over the war prize besus led to his temporary withdrawal from the war a decision that would have dire consequences for the Greeks [Music] odyusa effort his strategies and Leadership combined with his diplomatic skills kept the Greek Coalition United Ajax The Towering giant was another hero who made a significant impact using his immense strength to defend the Greek forces from the Trojans Hector the champion of Troy on the Trojan side Hector the eldest son of King Priam was the greatest defender of the city known for his bravery honor and sense of Duty Hector fought not for personal Glory but for the protection of his family and his City his duels with Greek Heroes particularly with Petrus and achilles became some of the most iconic moments of of the war Hector's death at the hands of Achilles after the death of Petrus was a turning point in the war his loss marked the beginning of the end for Troy as the city lost its greatest Warrior and its last best hope for victory Hector's death also unleashed the full Fury of Achilles who would go on to decimate the Trojan forces the Trojan War is a tale filled with Larger than Life characters epic battles and divine intervention while much of the f focus is often placed on the Greek Heroes Achilles Odus and Agamemnon the men of Troy also played a crucial role in the conflict led by Hector the Valiant defender of Troy and his father Priam the wise and tragic King the Trojans fought with honor and bravery against overwhelming odds despite their efforts their stories often take a backseat to the more widely celebrated Greek Heroes yet the men of Troy are key to understanding the depth and tragedy of the Trojan War this essay will explore the characters of Hector and Priam the two most well-known Trojan figures and will also shine a light on some of the Forgotten Heroes of Troy whose contributions and sacrifices have been overshadowed by the legends of their Greek counterparts through these men we see the resilience loyalty and tragedy of a city that though doomed to fall fought with Valor to the very end two Hector the noble defender of Troy Hector's role as a warrior and a leader Hector the eldest son of King Priam and queen hecuba was not only Troy's Greatest Warrior but also its protector and moral compass unlike Achilles who fought for personal glory and revenge Hector's motivation was rooted in duty to his family his people and his City his character embodies the Trojan Spirit honorable courageous and deeply committed to his responsibilities Hector led the Trojan Army in battle against the Greek forces standing as their primary defense against Warriors like Achilles and Ajax his sense of honor and courage is most evident in his single combat with Petrus Achilles close friend Hector mistakenly believed that he was fighting Achilles but when he killed Petras it set the stage for his fateful confrontation with Achilles himself Hector's family and Humanity while Hector was a fearsome Warrior his character is also defined by his deep love for his family one of the most poignant moments in Homer's Iliad is when Hector says goodbye to his wife andromachi and their infant son aenx before returning to battle andromachi pleads with him to stay within the walls of Troy fearing for his life but Hector knows that he cannot abandon his duty his emotional farewell to his family highlights his humanity and the personal sacrifices he makes for the greater good Hector's sense of Duty and sacrifice is ultimately what leads to his downfall in a climactic duel with Achilles Hector is killed knowing that his death would likely signal the end of Troy's defense despite this Hector faces achilles with courage fully accepting his fate his death is one of the most tragic moments in the Trojan War as it marks the beginning of the fall of Troy and the loss of its greatest hero three pram the tragic king of Troy priam's role as a king and father Priam the Aged king of Troy was a figure of wisdom nobility and profound tragedy throughout the war priam's role was that of a mediator and protector of his people he ruled Troy during its golden age but as the war progressed he witnessed the steady erosion of his City's power and the loss of many of his sons including Hector pri's leadership was marked by his desire to protect his people and his attempts to negotiate peace But ultimately his city was doomed by the decisions of others namely his son Paris whose actions had sparked the war priam's most defining moment comes after the death of Hector in one of the most emotional scenes in The Iliad pram Guided by the God Hermes makes his way to the Greek Camp to beg Achilles for the return of Hector's body this act of humility and courage underscores priam's deep love for his son and his desperation to give Hector a proper burial priam's plea to Achilles reminding him of his own father pus humanizes both Kings transcending the bitterness of War priam's tragic end despite his nobility priam's fate was one of utter Devastation when Troy eventually fell Priam too old to fight was killed in Cold Blood by neoptolemus the son of Achilles during the sack of the city this final brutal act marks the symbolic end of Troy's Royal Line and the collapse of its Legacy priam's death was the culmination of a long and tragic downfall for a king who had tried to protect his people but was ultimately powerless to stop the destruction that had been set in motion priam's character serves as a reminder of the human cost of War not just for the Warriors on the battlefield but for the leaders who must bear witness to the suffering of their people his story is one of immense personal loss as he watches his sons and his City destroyed yet he remains a figure of dignity and compassion even in the face of overwhelming tragedy four the Forgotten Heroes of Troy Paris the Catalyst of the war Paris Hector's younger brother is often remembered as the man who caused the Trojan War by abducting Helen the queen of Sparta Paris decision to take Helen Back to Troy was driven by the promise made to him by Aphrodite during the Judgment of Paris when he awarded her the golden apple as the fairest of the goddesses while Paris actions set the stage for the war his role as a warrior is often overshadowed by his reputation as a lover and instigator despite his reputation for avoiding direct conflict Paris was not entirely without Marshall skill he fought several notable duel including one with menaus Helen's husband early in the war however Paris is often portrayed as relying on Aphrodite's intervention rather than his own prowess in contrast to his brother Hector Paris character is marked by self-interest and his decision while fateful are not celebrated as heroic