Myths and Legends 132A-Trojan War: The Wars to Come
Jan 9, 2019
Dive into the chaotic beginnings of the Trojan War, featuring a prophetic nightmare and a royal baby left to fate. Discover the misfortunes of Peleus, from his wife's tragedy to an epic trial involving hidden gold. Witness Peleus wrestle his way to marrying the elusive goddess Thetis, only for their wedding to spark divine jealousy. Meanwhile, meet the Lady of the Land, a cursed princess with a rather unique method of freeing herself. The stage is set for an epic conflict that echoes through the ages!
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The Prophetic Dream And Paris' Abandonment
- Hecuba dreamed Troy burning and the seer ordered royal infants killed to prevent prophecy.
- Priam secretly saved his twentieth child, Paris, by abandoning him to a herdsman who raised him after a bear supposedly nursed him.
Peleus' Fall And Chiron's Intervention
- Peleus survives a disastrous year including his wife's suicide and being abandoned by King Acastus.
- Centaur Chiron finds him, declares a destiny, and recruits him to win Thetis as a wife for the fate of Greece.
Winning Thetis Through Shape-Shifting Trial
- Peleus wrestles Thetis through many shape-shifts, holding on despite fire, water, beasts, and a serpent.
- After he proves himself, Thetis accepts him and they consummate their union before the wedding is arranged.