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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.
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Is Helen and Aphrodite the same person from mythology?
No. Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda (Leda, mortal woman married to King of Sparta). Aphrodite is one of the 12 Olympians (highest Gods/Goddesses in Greek mythology) - she was Goddess of Love, Desire & Beauty.
Who is Eric in greek mythology?
There is no Eric in Greek mythology.
Who is boltar from Greek mythology?
Boltar is not from Greek mythology.
How was Aphrodite helpful in greek mythology?
She gave guidence to a few Heroes, but she did turn Paris into Menelaus, then he kidnapped Helen and started the war of Troy.
Which is older Greek mythology or the Bible?
Greek Mythology is older.
What has the author Helen Maria Ashdown written?
Helen Maria Ashdown has written: 'Helen of Troy in Greek literature from Homer to Euripides' -- subject(s): Criticism, textual, Greek literature, Helen of Troy (Greek mythology) in literature, Helen of Troy (Greek mythology)in literature
Who is Helen's father in greek mythology?
Agamemnon is wrong that is Helen's husbands brother
Who eloped with Paris in greek mythology?
Helen of Troy
Who was Hermione in Greek mythology?
Hermione was best known for being the daughter of Helen of Troy and Menelaus in Greek mythology.
Who in Greek mythology is the wife of Menelaus?
Helen Queen of Sparta.
How is Helen's personality in Greek mythology?
She is was the most beautiful women on earth.
What does Helen mean in Turkish?
Helen is the name from Greek mythology, but in Turkish some of books say that it is "Elin"
Did Helen of Troy have a last name?
No, in Greek mythology no one had a last name.
What year did Helen of troy marry menelaus?
Ancient Greek mythology does not give a date.
What has the author Eugene Oswald written?
Eugene Oswald has written: 'Austria in 1868' -- subject(s): History 'To the chairman of the council of the Working Men's College' -- subject(s): Working Men's College (London, England) 'The legend of fair Helen as told by Homer, Goethe and others' -- subject(s): Helen of Troy (Greek mythology), Helen of Troy (Greek mythology) in literature
What has the author Helen H Bacon written?
Helen H. Bacon has written: 'Barbarians in Greek tragedy' -- subject(s): Aliens in literature, Greek drama (Tragedy), History and criticism, Mythology, Greek, in literature
Who are Castor and Pollux?
In Greek mythology, Castor and Pollux were twins with different fathers, and were brothers of Helen of Troy.
