Helen

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Proper noun 1. Helen of Troy: In Greek mythology, Helen is the daughter of Zeus and Leda, renowned for her extraordinary beauty. Her abduction by the Trojan prince Paris was the direct cause of the Trojan War, as the Greek armies sailed to Troy to retrieve her.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The story of Helen is central to Homer's epic poem, the Iliad.
    • Many ancient texts describe Helen as the most beautiful woman in the world.
    • The war was fought for ten years over Helen.
Advanced Usage
  • "the face that launched a thousand ships": This is a famous literary allusion to Helen, describing how her beauty caused the massive Greek expedition to Troy.
    • The poet referred to her as the face that launched a thousand ships, alluding to Helen of Troy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Helen of Troy: The most common full epithet used to specify this mythological figure.
  • Helena: A common variant of the name used in some historical and literary contexts.
Synonyms
  • There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun, as it refers to a specific mythological person. Descriptive phrases include:
    • The Spartan queen
    • The wife of Menelaus
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Helen of Troy: Used to symbolize a beauty that causes great conflict or disaster.
    • The controversial painting was called the Helen of Troy of the art world, sparking endless debate.
Noun
  1. (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

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