Helen Newington Wills
Helen Newington Wills

Helen of Troy


Definition: Meaning of, Helen of Troy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɛlɪn ɒv;(ə)v trɔɪ /

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  1. in ancient Greek stories, the wife of MENELAUS, the king of SPARTA . Helen was famous for her great beauty, and she is often mentioned in literature as a typical example of a very beautiful woman. When Helen's lover PARIS took her away to Troy with him, he caused the TROJAN WAR . The phrase "the face that launched a thousand ships" is often used about her, since the Greeks sailed to Troy to bring her back.
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