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Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy, originally Helen of Sparta, was the most beautiful woman in the world. She was kidnapped by Paris, which triggered the Trojan War. Helen was the daughter of Zeus.
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Why is Helen of troy in the Inferno?
Because she could NT decide which man to choose
and because of that thousands of people died!
Why was Helen of Troy kidnapped by Paris?
Well, she wasn't really kidnapped as such, you see her and Paris ran away together, because you see,
Somehow, a golden apple, fell into Paris' hands. But you see, the goddesses Anthena, Hera and Aphrodite, all wanted the apple. And so Athena offered all the wisdom in the world. Hera offered to be king of all Asia. And Aphrodite offered for the most beautiful woman on earth to be his wife. Paris took up Aphrodite's offer and gave her the apple, and Aphrodite cast a spell so that the most beautiful woman would fall head over heels in love with Paris. And this woman of course was Helen of Troy.
So that's why they ran away together and started the whole Trojan War.
Why was Helen of troy the only mortal daughter of Zeus?
She had a mortal mother and she inheritaded her traits
Who was the brother-in-law of Helen of Troy?
Helen of Troy's husband was Menelaus. This makes Agamemnon her brother-in-law.
What were the full names of Paris and Menelaus in the Helen of Troy story?
The full names of Paris, Menelaus, and Helen are just Paris, Menelaus, and Helen. Family/last names were not usually used in Ancient Greek times.
Who did Paris abandon for Helen of Troy?
Helen was Queen of Sparta before falling in love with Paris and went with him to Troy.
What is the modern day connection of Helen of Troy?
Helen of Troy is connected to the modern day through two things that i know about, and those things are Helen of Troy hair care products and the Trojans football team in California
What is Helen of troy famous for?
The abduction of Helen of Sparta by Paris of Troy sparked the 10 year long Trojan War, a war fought between the Greeks and the Trojans that involved the heroes Achilles, Ajax, etc.
According to legend, Helen was half human/half immortal being the daughter of Leda Queen of Sparta and the god Zeus. She was said to be the most beautiful woman in the ancient world and was courted by thousands of suitors before her abduction.
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of Helen of troy?
Helen of Troy was very resourceful and had a keen mind.
