The Trojan Horse is a legendary symbol of deception and trickery from Greek mythology. According to the ancient tale, the Greek army devised a plan to infiltrate the impenetrable walls of Troy by offering a massive wooden horse as a gift to the Trojans. Little did the Trojans know, the horse was filled with Greek soldiers waiting to attack once inside the city walls.

The Trojans, believing the gift to be a token of surrender from the Greeks, gleefully accepted the horse and brought it into their city. Under the cover of darkness, the Greek soldiers emerged from the horse and opened the city gates, allowing the rest of the Greek army to enter and conquer Troy.

The Trojan Horse is a cautionary tale of the dangers of deception and the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of unexpected gifts or gestures. It has since become a metaphor for any deceitful or treacherous tactic used in warfare or politics.#34#