The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in ancient Greece, primarily fought between the city of Troy and the Greek states. It is said to have been sparked by the abduction of Helen, the wife of the Greek king Menelaus, by Paris, a prince of Troy. The war lasted for ten years and involved many famous Greek heroes, including Achilles and Odysseus. The war is most famously recounted in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The conflict ended with the cunning use of the Trojan Horse, a deceptive wooden structure that allowed Greek soldiers to infiltrate and conquer Troy. The story of the Trojan War has had a lasting impact on literature and culture throughout history.