Trojan Collection (#10)

French supply ship Cheval de Troie - Dardanelles
War in the Dardanelles - 1915. A view of the French supply ship or personnel carrier Cheval de Troie (Trojan Horse) moored up at Sed Dul-Bahr

Supply ship - Sed Dul-Bahr, Dardanelles 1914
Asiatic coast of the Dardanelles, following the landing of Allied forces. A French supply ship or troop carrier Cheval de Troie ( The Trojan Horse)

Radiator Badges 1926
including such well-known marques as Minerva, Oakland, Rhode, Star, Straker Squire, Swift, Trojan, Unic, Vulcan, and Windsor, not to mention Lea-Francis and Lagonda

Trojan War Scene
A scene from the Trojan War, when heroes battled with heroes : Aeneas tries to defend the walls of Troy against the Greeks - but its a losing battle

Cassandra Warns in Vain
Cassandra warns the Trojans that the Greek horse will do them no good at all, but they do not heed her warnings - they never do !

Iliad / Prylis
Son of Hermes, Greek soothsayer who was inspired by Athena to propose the Wooden Horse as a subterfuge to get through the Trojan defences

Zeus, Ganymede, Eagle
Zeus sends one of his eagles to abduct the dishy Trojan youth Ganymede to be the cup-bearer of the Gods

Ancient Greek Soldiers
Greek and Trojan warriors engage in hand-to-hand combat

Cassandra and the Horse
The seer Cassandra is desperate because she knows that the Trojan Horse will be disastrous for Troy, but the gods have ordained that no one will believe her warnings

Arms for Aeneas
Hephaistos (Vulcan) gives Aphrodite (Venus) the weapons he has forged for Aeneas to use during the Trojan War

Hesione Rescued
Hesione, daughter of Trojan ruler Laomedon, is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to a monster; luckily for her Herakles happens to be nearby, and he of course rescues her

Helen Elopes with Paris
Spartan princess Helen, wife of Menelaus, elopes with Paris, prince of Troy, who has Aphrodites support: the Greek princes unite to get her back - hence the Trojan War

Aeneas Founds Rome
Some traditions hold that Rome was actually founded by Aeneas, who survived the Trojan War, travelled to Italy and founded the dynasty which culminated in Romulus & Remus

CASSANDRA, daughter of Priam & Hecuba, Trojan royals : prophetess, but when Apollo failed to ravish her, he fixed it that no one would believe her correct prophecies

Trojan Horse (Lambalt)

Medieval Knighting
The medieval ceremony of knighthood, represented in an illustration of the Trojan War depicting the knighting of Pyrrhus of Epirus

Hector Hurls Boulder
Hector, Trojan hero, heaves a huge boulder at the Greek camp

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"Unveiling the Epic: From the Death of Hector to the Trojan Horse" Step back in time to witness the dramatic events that shaped ancient history. The death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War, a clash of heroes that echoed through eternity. As empires rose and fell, another pivotal moment arrived with Aeneas' arrival in Italy, marking the dawn of the mighty Roman Empire. Claude Lorrain's masterpiece captures this transformative era, transporting us to c1620-1680. Intriguingly mysterious is the 1962 Trojan Heinkel 200, its creator unknown. An enigma from modern times paying homage to an ancient legend. The tale continues with Medea and Jason's audacious quest for power as they steal the coveted Golden Fleece – a story woven into mythology forever. Busts immortalize seven principal heroes who fought valiantly during Troy's darkest hours; their faces etched with bravery and sacrifice. Archaeological wonders emerge as Schliemann excavates Ancient Troy, unearthing secrets buried beneath layers of time. The site tells stories untold for centuries. Helen of Troy stands at center stage - her beauty captivating hearts across lands - her abduction igniting flames that engulfed nations in war. A Roman relief unveils Zeus abducting Ganymede - a reminder that even gods were not immune to desire or temptation. Battle scenes depict warriors clashing amidst chaos and bloodshed; their valor tested on every front line during those fateful years of conflict. And finally, we come face-to-face with Helenus – his prophetic wisdom guiding lost souls amidst turmoil and destruction. From epic battles to cunning strategies, from love affairs to divine interventions – these glimpses into Trojan history paint a vivid picture of resilience against all odds. And at its core lies one enduring symbol: The Trojan Horse – an ingenious ploy that would change destinies forever.