Which hero of the Trojan War is credited with inventing the Trojan Horse?

Which hero of the Trojan War is credited with inventing the Trojan Horse?

• A. Hector
• B. Paris
• C. Achilles
• D. Odysseus

Answer: (D)

It tests understanding of a famous instance of clever planning in myth. Odysseus is celebrated for his wits, and he came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse—a seemingly innocent wooden horse left by the Greeks and claimed to be an offering to the gods. The plan hinges on deception and timing: the Greeks pretend to sail away, and the Trojans, believing the Greeks have departed and the horse is an omen of victory, bring it inside their walls. At night, the hidden Greek soldiers emerge, open the gates for their comrades, and Troy is overtaken. The other names are notable for different roles in the story—one is a Trojan prince who fights bravely, another a prince who helped spark the war, and another a legendary Greek hero whose presence affected battles—yet none are linked to inventing this famous ruse.

It tests understanding of a famous instance of clever planning in myth. Odysseus is celebrated for his wits, and he came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse—a seemingly innocent wooden horse left by the Greeks and claimed to be an offering to the gods. The plan hinges on deception and timing: the Greeks pretend to sail away, and the Trojans, believing the Greeks have departed and the horse is an omen of victory, bring it inside their walls. At night, the hidden Greek soldiers emerge, open the gates for their comrades, and Troy is overtaken. The other names are notable for different roles in the story—one is a Trojan prince who fights bravely, another a prince who helped spark the war, and another a legendary Greek hero whose presence affected battles—yet none are linked to inventing this famous ruse.