The battle fought in the epic poem "The Iliad" revolves around the Trojan War. This legendary conflict centers on the siege of the city of Troy by the Achaeans (Greeks) in response to the abduction of Helen by Paris, a prince of Troy. The Iliad explores themes of honor, fate, and the human experience of war, focusing on the exploits of characters such as Achilles and Hector and their struggles on and off the battlefield.