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What did Helen in greek mythology do?
She is the daughter of Zeus and she was the most beautiful woman ever. She married Menelaus of Sparta and then was kidnapped by Paris (Aphrodite told him that if he said she was the best then he could have the most beautiful woman in the world - Helen) The Trojan War was fought over her and she was returned to Sparta.
How did Helen of troy become involved in the Trojan war?
Helen of Troy got involved in the trojan war because Paris, invited to Menelaus's palace, kidnapped her and brought her back to Troy. Others say that Helen went by her own will, for Paris WAS the most beautiful man on Earth.
How was Helen of troy?
Aphrodite told Paris that the most beautiful woman in the world would marry him. The most beautiful woman was Helen.
Why do all of Helen's suitors go to Troy for Menelaus?
They think that they can win Helen if they prove their worthiness.They are bound by an oath to defend the Helen's husband. Xenia requires it. They are told Troy will be an easy target.
What was a reason for the Trojan war?
During a wedding the gods were present at, Eris, the goddess of strife and discord, threw a golden apple (know as the Apple of Discord) into the wedding. On the apple read: To the Fairest. The three goddesses Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera all wanted the apple for they thought they were the 'fairest'. Zeus gave the apple to Paris and told him to decide who the 'fairest was. He chose Aphrodite because she told him there was a woman named Helen in Sparta who was almost as beautiful as her. Paris visited Sparta and while the Helen's husband was away, Paris took Helen away to Troy with him. When the Spartan king found out, he declared war on Troy.
Why were the Greeks and the Trojan's adversaries?
Paris, a Trojan prince, had stolen away with Helen, Queen of Sparta, and and the Greeks went to war against Troy to get Helen back. Of course, that's the romantic version told by Homer. More likely, Troy was charging exorbitant tolls on Greek ships trading between the Aegean and Black Seas, and the Greeks decided it would be cheaper to wipe out the city than to continue paying them.
When did the Trojan War start?
Paris took Helen away from Agamemnon so he went to troy to find Paris and started a warThat is true but 1. there is another reason 2. that's not the answer to the question. It is believed that started at around middle 1200s BC or 1300s BCAnother answer:We have to distinguish between the Trojan war in the Greek myths (as told in the Iliad)and the possible historical background. It is important not to mix them up.The mythical war has no date.
Who is Eris and what part did she have in the Trojan War?
Eris is the Goddess of Strife and Discord. Since she is so horrible, she was the only goddess Not invited to Peleus and Thetis's wedding. She has an apple inscribed with:" to the fairest" She went anyway and threw her apple there in rage. 3 goddesses claimed it was theirs: Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. They asked Zuess to judge who it belonged to, but he would take no part in it, so he sent them to Paris. They all had bribed him, Hera promised him to be ruler of Europe and Asia Minor. Athena promised to make him the greatest warrior. Aphrodite promised the most beautiful person in the world. Being young and foolish, Paris chose Aphrodite. The most beautiful person in the world was Helen of Sparta. She was married to Menelaus. Paris had to get Helen alone to make her his wife. When Menelaus was gone, Paris told Aphrodite to make Helen his. She did so. They ran away together. When Menelaus returned, he realized what happened and swore revenge. Thus began the Trojan War. Hope this helped you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did Paris die in the trojen war?
Paris of Troy is a mythological character. And the War of Troy is a legend told in Homer's Iliad. No time reference is given by Homer. But Troy is a city that had existed.
What is the basic story of the legend of greek Trojan war with Aphrodite?
The goddess of revenge was upset because she was not invited to a party. So she threw a golden apple and said the most beautiful should have it. Hera, Athena and Aphrodite argued they were the most beautiful. So they decided Paris should choose. They told him to give it to who was the most beautiful. Then they offered him things and Paris chose Aphrodite bribe which was to give him the love of the most beautiful mortal, which was Helen of troy. Paris then kidnapped Helen and brought her to Troy which started a long war. Because all of Helen's suitors were involved in the war and Troy was a stronghold. It was a long, long, long, war.
Who was Helen in greek mythology?
She was the daughter of the God Zeus and a princess of Sparta. Se was fabled to be the most beautiful woman that ever lived and was kidnapped by prince Paris of Troy and taken to Troy. The Spartans (and other Greek kings) mounted an expedition to reclaim her and the story of this is called the "Trojan Wars" as told by Homer in the Iliad.
Why did the Trojan war occur?
It started when the goddess of discord ERIS threw a golden apple marked TO THE FAIREST amidst the banqueting hall of Mount Olympus. The goddesses clamored to get the apple, that Zeus finally had to intervene. The choice was narrowed down to three: Hera, Athena and Aphrodite. He then told them that the best judge would be the Trojan Prince Paris. Paris' judgment was not according to their physical attributes but on whose gift he would favor most of all. He finally gave the apple to Aphrodite who promised him the most beautiful woman then alive, Helen of Sparta. With her help they abducted Helen and brought her to Troy. Helen's husband Menelaus, together with Agamemnon, summoned the kings of the different isles of Greece including Odysseus and the mighty Achilles.
