Helen of Troy

Although she had few spoken lines, Helen, the most beautiful mortal on earth was frequently manipulated on the comedic and tragic stage of Greek mythology. Daughter of the mortal Leda and fathered by Zeus, Helen was used by the gods allowing her no choice in any of the events: therefore, she is painted as a puppet of the gods. At the age of ten, Helen was kidnapped by Thesus, however, the Dioscuri brought her back to her father who later chose Menelaus from numerous suitors to be his daughters husband. With the aid of Aphrodite, Paris carried Helen to Troy causing the ten year struggle for the walls of Troy. After the fall of Troy, Menelaus reclaimed Helen, stating (to save his self-esteem), that Helen had actually spent the ten year period faithfully in Egypt.

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Helen - The Puppet of the Gods

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About Helen of Troy

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Helen

 

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helen of troy poem

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Helen of Troy Movie (1956)

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Helen of Troy Links

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