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: Zeus asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess, leading to the abduction of Helen, the Queen of Sparta.

Stephen Fry's ( Troja: Von Göttern und Menschen ) is the third installment in his celebrated Greek mythology trilogy, following Mythos and Heroes . Fry takes the brutal, epic siege of the Bronze Age and translates it into a witty, modern narrative that focuses on human nature and divine meddling. The Story at a Glance Stephen_Fry_-_Troja_-_Von_GГ¶ttern_und_Menschen,...

: A brutal struggle where "monstrous passions meet the highest ideals" and the gods constantly intervene. : Zeus asks the Trojan prince Paris to

: The narrative explores why humans crave glory and how Bronze Age characteristics still define us today. The Story at a Glance : A brutal

: He removes the "academic trepidation" often found in old-fashioned teaching.

If you tell me your of Greek mythology, I can suggest which character or chapter to look forward to in Fry's retelling.