The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in ancient Greek mythology, primarily fought between the city of Troy and the Greek states. It is said to have begun after Paris, a prince of Troy, abducted Helen, the wife of the Greek king Menelaus. This act led to a coalition of Greek forces, including notable heroes like Achilles and Odysseus, who sought to retrieve Helen and bring her back to Greece. The war lasted for ten years and is famously depicted 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 war has become a symbol of heroism, betrayal, and the complexities of love and war.