It is also important to understand that Helen, a Greek, is Menelaus' wife. According to mythology, Paris was actually awarded Helen because she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, awarded Paris Helen. Unfortunately at the time, she was indeed married.
She is often referred to as Helen of Troy, but that is a misconception. She was Greek. Paris went to get his prize and after being welcomed by both Menelaus and Helen, stole Helen when Menelaus was away from home. Paris took her from Greece to Troy with him. Menelaus alerted his partner Greek kings and their armies joined together to get her.
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