Trojan Horse
Price: $254.00
13.5” x 13.5” x 5½"; 34cm x 34cm
x 15cm
Gunther Keil designed his classic version of the mythological
Trojan Horse and crafts it from local cherry and basswood.
Twenty-two warriors hide inside its belly. A trapdoor opens
to release the warriors for their surprise attack. This limited
edition masterpiece is dated, numbered and signed by Gunther.
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Historical Background of the Trojan Horse
Paris, son of the Trojan king Prium, stole Helen from her
husband Menelaus, the king of Sparta, and took her to the walled
city of Troy. The Greek army, under the leadership of Agamemnon,
Achilles, and Odysseus, tried in vain to revenge this affront
by attacking Troy. After battling for ten years Odysseus had
a giant horse built, and hid 22 of the finest Greek warriors
inside its belly. This Trojan Horse was left at the gates of
Troy as a cunning peace offering. The unsuspecting Trojans
pulled the horse inside their city gates, and while they were
celebrating their supposed victory the Greek warriors emerged
from the Horse and conquered the Trojans. |
