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Helen is the daughter of Queen Leda of Sparta and Zeus, her brother by Zeus was Polydeuces who was considered the 'twin' of Caster; her sister by Leda and King Tyndareus was Clytaimnestra. She was married to Menelaus and kidnapped by her lover

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Is Helen of troy in a myth?

Beyond that regarding the Iliad, no.


Was Helen a Trojan?

At the time of the Iliad, Helen is living in Troy, but she was reportedly born in Sparta, the daughter of Leda and, supposedly, Zeus.


Who suggests that helen be returned to manelaus rather than fighting with achillies?

It is Antenor who suggests that Helen be returned to Menelaus. The Iliad was written by Homer.


What was Paris' role in the Trojan war?

Paris and Helen are the reason for the Trojan war.. Read Homer's Iliad


What event linked Homer and Helen of troy?

Helen of troy was a key character in the Homer's epic poem ''iliad'' which describes the Trojan war. Its possible that it was (basicaly) a true story.


Is the Iliad a epic poem?

Well Helen of Troy is in the Illiad which is an epic. Odysseus is in the epic The Odyssey. Hope that helps


Who are the characters in The Iliad?

the characters on iliad are the following: agamemnon, menelaus, achilles, paris, helen, king priam, hecuba, odysseus,hector,patroclus,chrisies,chrises,brisies,cassandra, astyanax,calcas,iphegenia,clytemnestra,...


Who is castor in Iliad?

Castor would most likely be Helen's brother. He and his twin brother Pollux are collectively known as the Gemini.


In The Iliad who invaded Troy?

The ancient Greeks invaded Troy to take back Queen Helen.


What is 'The Iliad' by Homer about?

The Illiad is about the siege of Troy. The war started because Paris took Helen from her Spartan husband who is the King of Sparta.


What is Iliad a Greek myth about?

The Iliad records a small portion of the battle of Troy, where soldiers from mainland Greece took the city of troy or Ilias. The batlle is believed to have taken place around 1200 bc and its famous people include Achillies, Hector, Agamemnon, Helen to name the main characters.


What is the difference between Helen and Paris in The Iliad?

Paris is Hector's brother, or cousin... he's the prince. Helen was Agamemnon's girl who Paris stole. the whole reason they're fighting each other, really