Helen Of Troy Existed?

[Viggen]

Helen of Troy, described in the epic poem The Iliad, was based on a real woman, according to a new book that weaves history, archaeology and myth to recreate the famous ancient Greek beauty's life. According to the new theory proposed by Bettany Hughes, Helen's mythological character was inspired by a wealthy Bronze Age leader from the southern mainland of Greece.

 

In her book "Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore," however, she wrote, "I believe that all three incarnations

[Skarr]

Helen of Troy, described in the epic poem The Iliad, was based on a real woman, according to a new book that weaves history, archaeology and myth to recreate the famous ancient Greek beauty's life. According to the new theory proposed by Bettany Hughes, Helen's mythological character was inspired by a wealthy Bronze Age leader from the southern mainland of Greece.

 

In her book "Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore," however, she wrote, "I believe that all three incarnations

[Pantagathus]

Might prove an interesting read!

 

I think one of my favorite accounts dealing with Helen & the Siege of Troy comes from one of Herodotus' anecdotes: Helen Detained in Egypt.

 

[FLavius Valerius Constantinus]

Wait, how many Helens' are we talking about here?

[Spurius]

* Standing amidst the burning wreckage of Troy, the screams of women and children echoing both near and far, mingling with the dying groans of the Trojan men.*

 

Greek Number One: " Well d@m#...I guess they weren't lying."

Greek Number Two: "Let's get Odyesseus. He can cover up anything..."

 

Menelaus : " Off to Egypt..." <grumble, mumble, grumble>