Fools and Horses.

The article examines the historicity and symbolism of the Trojan horse, a key element in the ancient Greek story of the sack of Troy. While archaeological evidence confirms the existence of Troy and damage to its walls around the time of the supposed war (c.1275-1260 BC), it remains unclear whether this was due to warfare or natural causes. Various theories suggest the horse might have represented a siege engine, a ship, or a natural disaster, but ancient sources describe it in detailed, realistic terms as a wooden structure crafted by the Greek Epeius and used to conceal soldiers. The horse also holds symbolic significance, reflecting the importance of horses in late Bronze Age warfare and Trojan society, as well as the divine involvement of the goddess Athena. Despite detailed ancient accounts, the true nature of the Trojan horse—whether literal or metaphorical—cannot be definitively established.