Was the big wooden horse really an offering to the god of the sea?

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No, the large wooden horse was not a sacrifice to the god of the sea. The myth of the Greeks being discovered under a large horse by the Trojans is untrue.
It was said to entice the Trojans into transporting the horse into the city for an unexpected attack without their knowledge.

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The Fall of Troy

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Chapter 3.2: The Fall of Troy - Intext question (Part II) [Page 73]

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Chapter 3.2 The Fall of Troy
Intext question (Part II) | Q 5 | Page 73

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