Helen of Troy

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

Earlier this year, archaeologists revealed frescos of mythical Greek figures including Helen of Troy and Apollo.

From BBC

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

From BBC

So I could tell you who his cognates are for Achilles, Hector, Helen of Troy, Aphrodite, Odysseus and a whole bunch of others.

From Salon

“It’s Aphrodite’s fruit. Helen of Troy. Good grief; this is a mighty fruit, and there are so many things you can do with it, all the way from sweet to savory.”

From Seattle Times

The play is called “Helen.,” as in Helen of Troy, but her twin sister, Klaitemestra, is the one who steals the show.

From New York Times