The story behind the Trojan War, as told in "The Iliad," focuses on themes of honor, vengeance, and betrayal. Triggered by Prince Paris's abduction of Helen, the war involves numerous Greek heroes and the wrath of gods. Key figures include Achilles, whose conflict with Agamemnon underscores human emotions and loyalties intertwined with divine intervention. The epic narrates how pride and revenge lead to devastation, portraying the complexities of human relationships amid war.