Ancient Troy

Definition

Ancient Troy refers to an ancient city located in modern-day Turkey. It is famous for being the setting of the Trojan War as described in Homer's epic poem, "The Iliad."

Related terms

Trojan War: A legendary conflict between Greeks and Trojans over Helen of Troy.

Achilles' Heel: An expression referring to a person's vulnerable point or weakness, derived from Greek mythology.

Helen of Troy: A mythical figure whose beauty was said to have sparked the Trojan War.