Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

The city of Troy was in a festive mood as Prince Paris celebrated his return by honoring the gods and sharing spoils with citizens, including the freemen. For three days, there were games, music, and dancing, marking the avenging of past grievances against the Greeks. Paris's generosity was seen as virtuous, as he distributed two-thirds of the wealth looted. Meanwhile, news of Agamemnon's sacrificial dilemma involving his daughter Iphigenia reached Paris, highlighting the king's desperation. As tensions rose, Greek envoys, led by Odysseus, demanded the return of Queen Helen and treasures, warning of impending war. Paris, undeterred, prepared to defend Troy’s honor.

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