Paris of Troy: The Prince Who Sparked a War

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Paris of Troy: The Prince Who Sparked a War

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the figure of Paris, the Trojan prince whose abduction of Helen ignited the Trojan War. They examine his early life, including the prophecy of his birth and his abandonment on Mount Ida. The conversation delves into the Judgment of Paris, where he chose Aphrodite over Hera and Athena, and how that myth reflects deeper tensions between divine favor and human folly. They also discuss Paris's role in the war itself — from his duel with Menelaus to his killing of Achilles — and how ancient sources portray him as both a coward and a skilled archer. The episode touches on archaeological evidence from Hisarlik and Hittite texts mentioning Alaksandu, a possible historical parallel to Paris. Lucas and Luna also consider how later traditions, from Euripides to Ovid, shaped Paris's legacy as a romantic antihero or a destructive fool. The conversation ends with a reflection on how myths of personal desire and political catastrophe remain relevant today. #Paris #TrojanWar #GreekMythology #JudgmentOfParis #Aphrodite #HelenOfTroy #Alaksandu #Hisarlik #Hittite #Iliad #Homer #Euripides #Ovid #AncientHistory #Mediterranean #Mythology #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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