Classical Greek literature is considered the canon of literary writing relating to the ancient history of Greece. Greek literature presents the classical lifestyle, culture, and beliefs of the Greek race during the early parts of ancient and classical European history. Prominent Greek writers such as Thucydides, Homer, and Aristophanes produced plays that are considered, to this day, as a vehicle for Greek life in the context of classical Europe. Delving deeper into their respective works, Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, Homer's Iliad, and Aristophanes' Lysistrata all show a common theme in ancient Greek life: life in the context of war. This article will conduct a textual analysis of each classical piece. The argument is that the concept of war functions as the main driving force in Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, Homer's Iliad, and Aristophanes' Lysistrata. This study defines the concept of “prime mover” as the major plot of every literary work. In doing so, it will study Thucydides' account as a participant and recorder of the Peloponnesian War. I will then compare the Peloponnesian story with the epic events of the Trojan War in Homer's Iliad. Finally, I will show the parallels between the developments of the Peloponnesian War and the Lysistrata and its author's arguments on female intervention in the war, in connection with the Iliad's claim on the monopoly of man in the war. When it comes to ancient Greek literature, Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War is considered a relevant reference to historical developments in Greece during these turbulent periods. Thucydides, for example, is considered by many historians to be one of the major contributors to developments in historiography... middle of article......literary piece. More importantly, the notion of war is approached from different angles. Thucydides saw it as the venue for a proper historiographical record of past events and the overall perception of human nature as the source of such conflicts. Homer considered it the literary locus of the epic tale of heroes, Greek deities, and man's struggle to overcome the other in the field of war. Aristophanes, ultimately, saw it as the locus of female intervention and the role of femininity in neutralizing the harmful and destructive side of man. Works Cited Aristophanes (translation Jeffrey Henderson). Lysistrata. London: Oxford University Press, 1990.Print.Homer (translated by Richmond Lattimore). The Iliad. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1951.Print.Thucydides (translated by R. Warner). The history of the Peloponnesian War. New York: Penguin, 1972. Print.