House of Troy

Troy, also known as Ilium, was a Phrgyian city on the Troad. Troy was a great city, wealthy and powerful, second to none on earth. It was situated in the plain, not far from the sea. Since it was situated near the Hellespont, it could control the route of trade between the Aegean and Black Sea, bringing enormous wealth to the city as well as exerting influences upon its neighbours. It was the city to be destroyed by the dispute between three powerful goddesses. See Trojan War and Heroes II for details about the war.

For Helen, see Heroines, Helen

Genealogy

• Houses of Troy

• House of Sparta

Related Pages

• Trojan War

• Aeneid