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Trojan

[troh-juhn] / ˈtroʊ dʒən /


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Only the two most recent versions — Nolan’s and Uberto Pasolini’s 2024 “The Return,” starring a sinewy Ralph Fiennes — center on Odysseus’ culpability for the carnage of the Trojan War.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

"The Odyssey", which follows Greek hero Odysseus on his long journey home after the Trojan War, stars Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway as Odysseus and Penelope, with Tom Holland portraying their son Telemachus.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

But his relationship as a big-time donor to Trojan athletics really began in 1998, when USC was desperate to build a new practice field for new football coach Paul Hackett.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Set in the late Bronze Age, in about the 13th Century BC, The Odyssey tells the story of the hero Odysseus and his quest to return from the Trojan War to his kingdom of Ithaca.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Nevertheless, she wanted to follow in the footsteps of Aeneas, son of Aphrodite, the first demigod to settle here after the Trojan War.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

The Trojans stand to benefit more than most from the new eligibility rules this season.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

A transgender actor playing a Greek soldier who tricks the Trojans into thinking the wooden horse is really a gift has sparked outrage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Watkins’ return is a momentous mile marker for a Trojans team that has serious national title aspirations this season.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

"Once we start learning more about the Trojans, a completely different population of space rocks with very different histories, our understanding of solar system formation is destined to be challenged," said Marchi.

From Science Daily Jun. 25, 2026

A formidable army, Latins and Rutulians together, were now opposed to the little band of Trojans.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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