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Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill (born May 5, 1983) is a British actor. He is known for his portrayal of Charles Brandon in Showtime's The Tudors (2007–2010), DC Comics character Superman in the DC Extended Universe, Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series The Witcher (2019–present), as well as Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix film Enola Holmes (2020). Cavill began his career with roles in the feature adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture the Castle (2003). He later portrayed supporting roles in several television series, including BBC's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, ITV's Midsomer Murders, and Showtime's The Tudors. He has since appeared in numerous major studio films, such as Tristan & Isolde (2006), Stardust (2007), Blood Creek (2009), Immortals (2011), The Cold Light of Day (2012), Sand Castle (2017) and Night Hunter (2018). Cavill gained international recognition with his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe superhero films Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017). He also starred in the action spy films The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) and Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018). Description above from the Wikipedia article Henry Cavill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
The Trojan War is a legendary conflict from Greek mythology, sparked by the abduction of Helen by the Trojan prince Paris. Helen, who was married to Menelaus of Sparta, was taken to Troy, prompting a massive Greek expedition led by Agamemnon to reclaim her. The war lasted for ten years, with key figures like Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus playing pivotal roles. Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior, withdrew from the fighting after a dispute with Agamemnon, but returned after the death of his close friend Patroclus. After a series of heroic duels and divine interventions, the Greeks used the cunning tactic of the Trojan Horse to infiltrate and sack the city. The fall of Troy marked the end of the war, but many Greek heroes faced difficult journeys home, with Odysseus enduring a long voyage as told in the Odyssey. The war’s aftermath led to the eventual founding of Rome through the Trojan hero Aeneas.
