- mortal parents were Leda and Tyndareus
- real father was Zeus
- claimed to be the most beautiful women in the "world" at the time
- married Menelaus
- kidnapped and seduced by Paris(prince of Troy) when Menelaus went away temporarily
- was persuaded by Paris with the help of Venus and Peitho
- abduction caused a ten year war
Sources:
1. "Helen." 24 May 2008 <http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Helen.html>.
2. "Helen of Troy." White dragon. 24 May 2008 <http://www.whitedragon.org.uk/articles/troy.htm>.