The Tears of Troy

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The Tears of Troy

Countless defining moments of Greece’s chiliad could be dated back to the hostile rivalry between the two superior cities at that time, Troy and Greece. Ranging from the legendary Trojan War to the battle of imperial dominance, the abhorrent ambience between Troy and Greece have created many of the most storied myths and novels of all time. However, there is one myth that is not as recognized as the others, but has shaped the rivalry to a greater depth and is the origin behind dew, the myth of the Tears of Troy.

Artemis, the Goddess of the Hunt, was born to Zeus and Letos on the remote island of Delos. Being a child of Zeus and a woman other than Hera, Artemis lived her life in fear of Hera’s wrath and her intentions to harm her. Although throughout her childhood she was closely protected by Zeus, during the Trojan War was when Artemis was revealed to the wrath of Hera. Artemis supported the city of Troy because her twin brother, Apollo was the patron God of the city, while Hera supported Greece due to her proclivity to oppose Zeus in everything. Sitting upon th...

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