How were elephants used in ancient wars?? Please help.

They were used to cause terror in the enemy and charge them to break their ranks

Explanation:

“the iliad” (gr: “iliás”) is an epic poem by the ancient greek poet homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the trojan war and the greek siege of the city of troy (which was also known as ilion, ilios or ilium in ancient times).