HyperDic: helen_of_troy

English > 1 sense of the expression Helen of Troy:
NOUNperson Helen of Troy, Helen(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris
English > Helen of Troy: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning(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.
SynonymHelen
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofmythical beingAn imaginary being of myth or fable
SpanishElena, Helena
CatalanHelena, Helen

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