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Jun 20, 2024 · Helen of Troy, in Greek legend, the most beautiful woman of Greece. Her suitors came from all parts of Greece, and from among them she chose Menelaus, Agamemnon’s younger brother. Helen later fled to Troy with Paris, son of the Trojan king Priam, an act that ultimately led to the Trojan War.
5 days ago · According to some accounts, Helen was the daughter of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Leda, a mortal woman. Zeus, known for his many love affairs, disguised himself as a swan and seduced Leda, resulting in the birth of Helen and her siblings, including the famous twins Castor and Pollux.
6 days ago · The story of Helen of Troy has captivated hearts and minds for centuries. As one of the most famous figures in Greek mythology, her beauty and the chaos it caused have become legendary. But who was this enigmatic woman, and why has her tale endured through the ages?
Jun 27, 2024 · Helen of Troy’s influence on literature extends far beyond the ancient Greek epics that first told her tale. Her story has inspired countless writers, artists, and thinkers across the centuries, from the Renaissance to the modern day.
Jun 28, 2024 · Menelaus, in Greek mythology, king of Sparta and younger son of Atreus, king of Mycenae; the abduction of his wife, Helen, led to the Trojan War. During the war Menelaus served under his elder brother Agamemnon, the commander in chief of the Greek forces.
6 days ago · Troy (Ancient Greek: Τροία, romanized: Troíā; Latin: Trōia; Hittite: 𒆳𒌷𒋫𒊒𒄿𒊭, romanized: Truwiša / Taruiša) or Ilion (Ancient Greek: Ίλιον, romanized: Ī́lion, Hittite: 𒌷𒃾𒇻𒊭, romanized: Wiluša) was an ancient city located in present-day Hisarlık, Turkey. The place was first settled around 3600 BC ...
5 days ago · In alternating POVs, we follow Helen of Troy, Andromache, wife of Hector, and Rhea, a rescued captive brought to Troy. These women, Andromache especially, are not afraid to take matters into their own hands, quietly trying to fight and outsmart their enemies—at home and abroad.
