Who devised the Trojan Horse tactic?

Who devised the Trojan Horse tactic?

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

Answer: (A)

This item tests recognition of one of literature’s most famous deception tactics in warfare. Odysseus is the mastermind behind the Trojan Horse plan. He used cunning to outwit a heavily fortified Troy: the Greeks built a large hollow wooden horse and pretended to sail away, presenting it as an offering to the gods. The Trojans, believing the Greeks had abandoned the siege and that the horse would appease the gods, brought it into their city. At night, the Greek soldiers hidden inside the horse emerged, opened the gates for their comrades, and Troy was conquered. The tactic hinges on exploiting trust and religious belief rather than direct force. While the horse itself was crafted by Greek artisans, the strategic idea came from Odysseus.

This item tests recognition of one of literature’s most famous deception tactics in warfare. Odysseus is the mastermind behind the Trojan Horse plan. He used cunning to outwit a heavily fortified Troy: the Greeks built a large hollow wooden horse and pretended to sail away, presenting it as an offering to the gods. The Trojans, believing the Greeks had abandoned the siege and that the horse would appease the gods, brought it into their city. At night, the Greek soldiers hidden inside the horse emerged, opened the gates for their comrades, and Troy was conquered. The tactic hinges on exploiting trust and religious belief rather than direct force. While the horse itself was crafted by Greek artisans, the strategic idea came from Odysseus.