Are there any other wars that have been fought over the love of a woman besides Helen of Troy, preferably fact.
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I can't think of any wars fought over a woman. The story of the Trojan War is a myth. Although Troy fought several wars, it's unlikely that any of them were fought because of love.
So, there are no wars based on fact that were started because the men loved the same woman? Thanks
Wars are generally fought over money, land, and/or power. In this section of Wikipedia's webpage on the Trojan War -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_War#Historical_basis -- you can see that there has been and continues to be confusion over whether that was even "a war" or a series of attacks or what.
The best explanation I've ever heard for the Trojan War (if it happened as one war or as a series of battles) is because Ilium (the ancient name for Troy) was located where they could control who entered and who exited the Black Sea. If so, then the Trojans could exact "taxes" from anyone entering or exiting, whether on land or on sea. Why was the Black Sea so important? Trade, including food that couldn't be grown in the rocky, island strewn area we now refer to as Greece.
I've never heard of or read about a war that was fought over the abduction of a person, man or woman.
As far as I know, men loving the same woman has never started a war.
Please check back later tonight and tomorrow to see if any other tutor recalls such a war.
I had to read the Iliad, would you say this war was started because of economic gain, as you stated for "taxes" or if you had one word to describe the Iliad what would it be, example for power, entitlement, for love, etc. Thanks for your help
Power, pure and simple!
If you don't mind me asking another question: These four stories, do you think I have the right word to describe them why they were started?
War and Peace - Love
Richard III - evil
Henry V - religion or entitlement
Iliad - as you said "power"
I have not read the other three, so I can't tell you.
You can look them up at Sparknotes or Wikipedia and see what others have to say, but I say again that money, land, and/or power are the only bottom-line reasons I've ever understood for any war, no matter when it was fought or what lofty principles some people try to attach to them.
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Certainly! In addition to the famous legend of Helen of Troy, there are a few other historical conflicts that were influenced, at least in part, by romantic relationships. One such example is the story of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
Cleopatra's relationships had a significant impact on the course of history. Her romantic affairs with powerful Roman leaders, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, led to political instability and ultimately the downfall of the Ptolemaic dynasty. After Cleopatra aligned herself with Mark Antony, a Roman civil war erupted between Antony and Octavian (later known as Emperor Augustus). This conflict, known as the Final War of the Roman Republic, had repercussions throughout the ancient world.
To find more factual examples of wars influenced by love or romantic entanglements, you can explore historical accounts, biographies, and sources that delve into specific periods or individuals. Historical documents, such as ancient texts, diaries, and letters, often provide insights into personal relationships and their impact on larger conflicts. It can be helpful to consult books written by reputable historians who have thoroughly researched the topic you are interested in. Online resources, such as academic databases and digital archives, can also be valuable in your search for factual information about wars caused by love or romance.