第四章Trojan_war.pptVIP

Side A: Hermes leads the three goddesses to Paris for his judgment in the contest for the golden apple. The Trojan prince sits in a pillared doorway, holding a royal staff and lyre. Before him stands Hermes, wearing a winged cap. Of the three goddesses, Aphrodite is veiled, and holds a winged Eros and myrtle wreath in her hands; Athena holds a spear and helm; Hera is crowned and bears a miniature lion and royal lotus-tipped staff. Greek heroes: Agamemnon ( the king of Mycenae / the general of Greek army / the leader of the expedition. ) Menelaus ( the king of Sparta / Helens husband / Agamemnons brother / To avenge the insult, Menelaus determined to attack Troy and win his wife back.) * The Trojan war 1. the apple of discord 2. the chief characters 3. Achilles’ heel 4. Trojan horse Overview the apple of discord All of the gods were invited to Peleus and Thetis (Achilles parents) wedding and brought gifts, except Eris , the goddess of discord, who was stopped at the door by Hermes on Zeus order. Feeling annoyed and insulted, she threw gift of her own. It was a Golden Apple, inscribed of it was , To The Fairest. To The Fairest. Museum Collection: Berlin, Germany Date: 440 BCPeriod: Classical Paris was moved by Aphrodites promise, so he awarded the apple to Aphrodite. The other two goddesses left in disgust and became enemies of Troy. Aphrodite won the apple Paris won the love of the most beautiful woman in the world and this caused the Trojan War. the war outbreak Menelaus and Greek allies invade Troy to get Helen back. The Trojan War begins The Trojan War The Trojan War Achilles, best warrior in the Trojan War. He was invulnerable except for heel There are so many lends about him Achilles’ Heel When Achilles was still a baby, Thetis was shocked by a prophecy that her son would die in war. So the sea goddess dipped her baby in the water of Styx which could protect the human body from the fire and sword. the sea goddess dipped her baby in the water