What is the story the defeat of troy?

The story of the defeat of Troy, often recounted in Homer's "Iliad" and later works, centers around the Trojan War, a conflict sparked by the abduction of Helen, the wife of Spartan King Menelaus, by Paris, a Trojan prince. After a protracted siege lasting ten years, the Greeks devised the cunning plan of the Trojan Horse, a large wooden structure hiding soldiers inside. The Trojans, believing it to be a peace offering, brought it into the city, leading to their downfall as the hidden Greeks emerged at night, opened the gates for their army, and ultimately sacked Troy. This tale symbolizes themes of cunning over brute strength and the tragic consequences of pride and betrayal.