Helen of Troy

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

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

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

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The woman who appears on that beach and kicks off a gang war between the Irish and Italian mobs in Providence, R.I., represents Helen of Troy.

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“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.”

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