Myth - Helen of Troy (Greece)

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  • Created 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
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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.
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Who did Helen marry by choice?
Menalayus
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What did aphrodite promise paris?
the gift of the most beautiful woman in the world.
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How did Paris get Helen?
He visited Sparta and secretly took her back to Troy with him.
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What did this start?
The Trojian War
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What were all of Helen's suitors made to swear by Tyndareus (Leda's wife, the king of Sparta)?

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to go to war against anyone wanted to destroy their marriage.

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Who did Helen marry by choice?

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What did aphrodite promise paris?

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How did Paris get Helen?

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