Everyone has at some point in their lives heard a reference to the Trojan Horse. In fact, there is even malware, that while technically not a virus, was designated by this very name. It's been in film and television, music, even in business, but what was it really? Answer after the jump.
The Trojan Horse has its genesis in classical literature. According to the story, Odysseus conceived the clever idea of smuggling Achaean troops concealed in a wooden horse into Troy to defeat the hostile Trojans. But, contrary to popular opinion, the horse was not presented to the unsuspecting Trojans as a gift. Rather, it was merely left in the abandoned Achaean camp outside the city walls. Curiosity got the better of the Trojans, they took the bait, and the city was conquered.
The Trojan Horse has its genesis in classical literature. According to the story, Odysseus conceived the clever idea of smuggling Achaean troops concealed in a wooden horse into Troy to defeat the hostile Trojans. But, contrary to popular opinion, the horse was not presented to the unsuspecting Trojans as a gift. Rather, it was merely left in the abandoned Achaean camp outside the city walls. Curiosity got the better of the Trojans, they took the bait, and the city was conquered.
2 comments:
The Greek myths and literature are interested. And I love Homer too. But I like Iliad more than Odyssey, like this I like Achilles more than Odysseus.
The story-teller is a attractive character. I think Homer is a typification.
Nice weekend,
Thank you, you have a nice weekend also Fiam.
Post a Comment