Helen of Troy by Andrew Lang (Original Version)

by Andrew Lang

Overview

In Greek mythology, Helen, better known as Helen of Sparta or Helen of Troy, was daughter of Zeus and Leda, wife of king Menelaus of Sparta and sister of Castor, Polydeuces and Clytemnestra. Her abduction by Paris brought about the Trojan War. Helen was described as having the face that launched a thousand ships. Helen or Helene is probably derived from the Greek word meaning "torch" or "corposant" or might be related to "selene" meaning "moon".

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013749788
Publisher:	Maran State Books
Publication date:	01/16/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	671 KB

About the Author

Andrew Lang (March 31, 1844, Selkirk – July 20, 1912, Banchory,
Kincardineshire) was a prolific Scots man of letters. He was a
poet, novelist, and literary critic, and contributor to
anthropology. He now is best known as the collector of folk and
fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at St Andrews University are
named for him.