The Trojan Horse is one of the most well-known stories in Greek mythology. According to the legend, during the Trojan War, the Greeks devised a brilliant plan to infiltrate the fortified city of Troy. They crafted a colossal wooden horse, concealing a select group of warriors within. The Greeks then pretended to sail away, leaving the horse as a "gift" for the Trojans. Naïve, the Trojans accepted the supposed peace offering and wheeled the horse into their impregnable walls. Unbeknownst to them, under the cover of darkness, the Greek warriors crept out and opened the gates for their comrades. The result was a devastating victory for the Greeks, and the fall of Troy. The Trojan Horse serves as a lesson in the power of deception and strategy, reminding us that appearances can be deceiving.#34#