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Who was Helen in mythology?
Helen was the most beautiful woman alive, was married to the king of troy, the greeks took her, big old war called the Trojan war with the Trojan horse
What is the tragic irony of the Trojan War?
The tragic irony of the Trojan War is that though it was fought over Helen, who was young and beautiful, by the time they rescued her ten years later, she was old and ugly.
What was Odysseus' role in the Trojan war?
He was one if Helen's old suitors, all of which has sworn an oath to back Helen's husband to defend her honour, so when Paris abducted Helen he was forced to fight in the war. Odysseus led the armies of Ithaca in a pact to retrieve the kidnapped wife of Menelaus (Helen) back from the Trojan prince Paris. Odysseus is the iconic bronze-age Greek hero. Although physically shorter in stature than some of the other prominent heroes of the Trojan War, he was broadly-built and extremely crafty. It is this characteristic of cunning which is Odysseus' hallmark. The ruse of the Trojan Horse was the product of Odysseus' skillful imagination.
How old was Achilles during Trojan war?
he was about 15 when the Trojan war started and it lasted around 9 years so near the end of the war Achilles was 24
Who was the wise old king of Troy in the Trojan War?
Priam.
Who was Helen in mythology?
Helen was the most beautiful woman alive, was married to the king of troy, the greeks took her, big old war called the Trojan war with the Trojan horse
What is the tragic irony of the Trojan War?
The tragic irony of the Trojan War is that though it was fought over Helen, who was young and beautiful, by the time they rescued her ten years later, she was old and ugly.
Age of Helen of troy at her abduction?
Ancient Greece, date unknown, but I do not think that Helen can be called 'kidnapped' when she left behind a daughter nine years old willingly and was also Queen of Sparta before - and after the Trojan war.
What caused Helen's blindness?
In Greek mythology, Helen's blindness was caused by the goddess Athena, who felt that Helen needed to be punished for her role in the Trojan War. Athena struck Helen blind during her escape from Troy, leading to her being reunited with her husband Menelaus in Sparta.
Who was the Faithful old nurse during the Trojan war?
Eurycleia was the name of Odysseus's faithful old nurse.
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.
What was Odysseus' role in the Trojan war?
He was one if Helen's old suitors, all of which has sworn an oath to back Helen's husband to defend her honour, so when Paris abducted Helen he was forced to fight in the war. Odysseus led the armies of Ithaca in a pact to retrieve the kidnapped wife of Menelaus (Helen) back from the Trojan prince Paris. Odysseus is the iconic bronze-age Greek hero. Although physically shorter in stature than some of the other prominent heroes of the Trojan War, he was broadly-built and extremely crafty. It is this characteristic of cunning which is Odysseus' hallmark. The ruse of the Trojan Horse was the product of Odysseus' skillful imagination.
How old was Achilles during Trojan war?
he was about 15 when the Trojan war started and it lasted around 9 years so near the end of the war Achilles was 24
What Trojan does?
a trojan is a horse or computer virus that looks like a good thing but is not. a trojan is just and old horse.
How old is Helen Worth?
Helen Worth is 66 years old (born Cathryn Helen Wigglesworth, January 7, 1951).
How old is Helen?
Hindi actress Helen Ann Richardson aka Helen is 79 years old (born November 21, 1938).
How old is Helen Mirren?
Helen Mirren is 71 years old (birthdate: July 26, 1945).
