What purpose is served by including examples in the article of the gods supposedly involved in the Trojan War? They provide a colorful, albeit useful, way to understand the historical lineage that led to the founding of Rome.

They provide information about some of the aspects of the archaeological find.

They suggest that the Trojan War epics were likely meant to be read as religious texts.

They help illustrate how complex it has been to try to discern the truth or falsity of the Trojan War stories.