What major military conflict is traditionally associated with the Mycenaean period in Homer's epics?
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Correct answer: The Trojan War
The Trojan War, described in the Iliad, is set during the Mycenaean Age. Archaeological evidence at Troy suggests a significant destruction level that roughly aligns with the timeframe of Mycenaean expansion.
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