The actual reason for the specific shape of the structure was that the horse was symbol of Troy, and rather than just being a statue it was presented as an offering to both Troy and the goddess Athena to allow the (supposedly) retreating Greek soldiers to safely sail home.
The actual reason for the specific shape of the structure was that the horse was symbol of Troy, and rather than just being a statue it was presented as an offering to both Troy and the goddess Athena to allow the (supposedly) retreating Greek soldiers to safely sail home.