Symbol of betrayal

Black and white photo of a wooden Trojan horse statue in an outdoor park setting.

Trojan Horse: Meaning, History, and Myth Explained

Orin Vale

The Trojan Horse is a legendary episode from Greek mythology in which a deceptive wooden offering concealed armed Greek soldiers, enabling the fall of Troy. More than a war story, it has become a lasting metaphor for hidden danger and strategic deceit, with meanings that extend from politics and literature to modern cybersecurity.