Myth - Helen of Troy (Greece) 0.0 / 5 ? Classical CivilizationWomen of LegendGCSEOCR Created by: Myah.sxCreated on: 25-10-17 18:02 Who was Helen of Sparta? The daughter of Zeus and mortal Leda. She was known to be the most beautiful woman in the world and was a demi-god 1 of 9 What were all of Helen's suitors made to swear by Tyndareus (Leda's wife, the king of Sparta)? to go to war against anyone wanted to destroy their marriage. 2 of 9 Who did Helen marry by choice? Menalayus 3 of 9 What did aphrodite promise paris? the gift of the most beautiful woman in the world. 4 of 9 How did Paris get Helen? He visited Sparta and secretly took her back to Troy with him. 5 of 9 What did this start? The Trojian War 6 of 9 Why did the elders not wish for Helen to stay in Troy? Helen is the cause of the Trojan war which is causing people to suffer. 7 of 9 Why was Helen upset? She felt guilty that she started the Trojan war and left her husband. She also misses her family, her friends and her bridal chamber. 8 of 9 How did Homer convey the depth of Helen's sorrow? Helen wish she killed herself rather than going to Troy with Paris which is an extreme statement. 9 of 9
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