Helen of Troy

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1. In classical mythology, the most beautiful woman in the world, a daughter of Zeus by Leda. Her abduction by Paris led to the Trojan War (see also Trojan War). Helen's was “the face that launched a thousand ships”: the entire Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back. (See Judgment of Paris.)

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Helen of Troy

Musk can be counted among the many conservatives who were angered by Nolan’s decision to cast Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as Sinon.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

Nadira Goffe interviewed a classicist about the significance of casting Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and argues that the controversy over her appearance misses the point.

From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026

For similar reasons, “The Odyssey” is very much a star-laden production, including in smaller roles Jon Bernthal as Sparta’s King Menelaus, Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and Zendaya as the goddess Athena.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

Mythical Greek figures such as Helen of Troy are depicted on the high black walls of a large banqueting hall.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2024

It didn’t look very special, just a triangular blade with an unadorned hilt, but it had once been owned by Helen of Troy.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan