Odysseus devised the clever stratagem known as the "Trojan Horse" to defeat the Trojans during the Trojan War. After years of fruitless siege, the Greek forces pretended to abandon the siege and constructed a massive wooden horse, hollowed out to hold a select group of elite soldiers inside.
They left the horse at the gates of the city as a supposed offering to the gods, signaling their withdrawal and marking an apparent victory for the Trojans. To further deceive them, the Greeks then sailed away, making it seem like they were giving up the fight.
The Trojans, believing it was a gift and a sign of surrender, brought the horse into their city. That night, after the Trojans celebrated their victory with feasting and revelry, the hidden Greek soldiers emerged from the horse once the city was asleep. They opened the gates for the rest of the Greek army, who had secretly returned under the cover of night.
The Greeks then launched a surprise attack, leading to the fall of Troy. This cunning ploy highlights Odysseus's cleverness and strategic thinking, showcasing how intellect could triumph over brute force in warfare.
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