What happened after the Trojans were defeated?

After the Trojans were defeated, the city of Troy was sacked and burned by the Greek forces. Many Trojan survivors were killed or enslaved, while notable figures like Aeneas fled the city, eventually leading to the founding of what would become Rome. The Greeks celebrated their victory and returned home, but not without facing their own challenges, as many encountered storms and hardships on their journeys back. This aftermath set the stage for various mythological tales, including the adventures of Odysseus in "The Odyssey."