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Helen, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta, was in Troy during the Trojan War where she had been taken by Paris, son of the King of Troy. It was to rescue her and punish the Trojans for taking her that the war started.
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Trojan war What city was Helen took from?
Sparta.
Who is Helen and how did she start the Trojan war?
Paris took Helen with him. Her husband objected.
Who is king menelaus?
King Menelaus was the king of Sparta when Paris prince of troy took his wife Helen. Thus the Trojan war took place.
What part did Helen play in the Trojan war?
Helen is the husband of Menelaus. She was took away from Paris (of Troy)
Who was Helen in mythology?
Helen was the most beautiful woman alive, was married to the king of troy, the greeks took her, big old war called the Trojan war with the Trojan horse
Is Trojan war in medieval period?
The Trojan war took place two thousand years earlier.
Did Helen ever return to Greece after the Trojan war?
Yes. Menelaus took her back to Sparta.
What does A Helen mean in Greek mythology?
A Helen refers to Helen of the Trojan War. Helen was a beautiful woman, the most beautiful mortal alive, and when Paris saw her, he kidnapped her and took her to his palace, thereby starting the Trojan War. Generally, being "a Helen" either refers to being beautiful or a troublemaker.
What are the three reasons of war in Helen of Troy?
The reasons for the Trojan war are: 1. Paris took Helen to Troy. 2. Helen was Menelaus' wife. 3. Menelaus loved his wife dearly.
What country did Trojan war start?
the Trojan War was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaean's (Greeks) after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus, the king of Sparta.
What is the Trojan war's theme?
trojan war is the story about the to lovers paris and helen.
What is the theme of Trojan war?
trojan war is the story about the to lovers paris and helen.
