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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.
Trojan wars it was for the fairest?
The words " It Was For the Fairest" were attached to The Apple of Discord.
What were Demeter's and Hestia's side in the Trojan War?
many of the gods were indifferent-or wasnt interested in wars in general
How did the trojan wars start?
The Trojan War started as a judgment to see who was the most beautiful goddess. There were three of the goddesses, named Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena. No man was bold enough to make such a tough choice, as they were all beautiful. Eventually, the gods had to choose a man to judge between the three women, so he chose a man named Paris to do the judging. Each of the 3 women offered Paris something if he chose them; Athena offered wisdom in all battles, Hera offered all of Asia, and Aphrodite offered a true love. After a very difficult decision, Paris chose Aphrodite. After being selected Aphrodite had to find him a true love. She decided to kidnap Helen, who was the wife of the Greek King Menalaus, to be his love. When discovering that his wife had been kidnapped, Menelaus became outraged and declared war against the Trojans, hence the start of the Trojan War. Hope this helps! I tried to be detailed but not make the summary too long.
What does the saying beware of Greeks bearing gifts?
The saying "beware of Greeks bearing gifts" originates from the story of the Trojan War in Greek mythology. It refers to the Trojan Horse, a gift from the Greeks that ultimately led to the downfall of Troy. The phrase warns against accepting seemingly generous offers that may have hidden malicious intent or consequences. It serves as a cautionary reminder to be vigilant and skeptical of gifts or gestures that may not be as they seem.
How did Helen of Troy impact history?
Helen impacted history by being the cause of the Trojan Wars. She either left willingly or was abducted by Paris and fell in love with him later.
Who is Eris and why is she important to the beginnings of the the Trojan Wars?
Eris devised the golden apple contest that triggered the Trojan War in mythology. Eris had a golden apple that she says can only go to the most beautiful goddess. So Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite asked Paris to judge their beauty to see who wins the apple. Basically, Paris gave the apple to Aphrodite because she promised him that Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, will be his wife if he chose her. Aphrodite helped Paris to steal Helen away from her husband which caused the Greeks to start the Trojan War.
What does it mean if someone calls you a Helen of Troy?
------- She was queen of Sparta, but taken to Troy by the Trojan Prince Paris. In other words, she was already taken by a man but then ran off with another. Can't be trusted, not faithful. ---------------Jdbonez. A Helen of Troy, in Literature, means a face for which wars were fought.
What is the name of a women who was famous for her face?
Helen of Troy was said to have the face "that launched a thousand ships". She was so beautiful that she was abducted by the Trojan prince, Paris, and the Trojan Wars (between Greece and Troy) were fought to retrieve her for her husband Maenelaus. Of course this all comes down to us through mythology and may be more fantasy than fact.
Were the Spartans known for somthing they did during the Trojan wars?
According to the mythology of the Trojan War, it was all to do with Helen of Troy (who wasn't really from Troy, but rather Sparta). When Helen was approaching the age of marriage there were many suitors trying to win her because of her beauty. Odysseus came up with the idea that all the suitors must swear an oath that Helen can choose who she wants to marry and that all the others will support the lucky man if he ever gets into trouble because of her. Helen chose Menelaus, who became King of Sparta, when Helen ran away with Paris to Troy (thanks to the involvement of Aphrodite) Menelaus called up all of Helen's old suitors to get her back.
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.
What is different about the Trojan and Persian wars?
why is the Trojan war and the Persian war different
How many wars did Paris have?
6 wars
Was Aphrodite in any wars?
She was involved in the Trojan War.
What are some wars in ancient Greece?
The Trojan War
When did the legendary Trojan Wars supposedly begin?
About 1000 BC
Was the Trojan war one of the first wars fought?
No. The Trojan war was around 1190 B.C. There is considerable evidence of wars several thousand years before that in asia, europe and africa.
