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Paris was the judge of the contest for the Golden Apple between the goddesses Hera, Athena and Aphrodite. He gave it to the latter, who promised him the hand of the most beautiful woman in the world in marriage. That woman was Helen of Sparta, wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta. Paris and his brother Hector were sent in envoy to Sparta to celebrate peace, but Paris and Helen stole away together in the night, giving Menelaus cause to go to his brother Agamemnon and take the Achaeans to war.
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∙ 12y ago
Paris is a character in Homer's epic poem The Iliad, not The Odyssey. In The Iliad, Paris is a prince of Troy and his abduction of Helen, the queen of Sparta, serves as the catalyst for the Trojan War.
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What is true about Paris in the odyssey?
In Homer's "The Odyssey," Paris does not appear as a character. Paris is a character in the Greek myth of the Trojan War, but he is not mentioned in "The Odyssey," which focuses on the journey of Odysseus after the war.
Who was Paris's girlfriend before Helen in the odsseys?
I don't believe he had a girlfriend / spouse. Also, FYI, the story you're referring to is the Iliad, not the Odyssey.
Who is the brother-in-law of Helen in the Odyssey?
Helen was the wife of Menelaus who was the brother of Agamemnon, so Agamemnon was her brother in law. After Helen went to Troy with Paris and became his wife, Hector, brother of Paris, became her brother-in-law.
Which country does Laertes want to return to?
Laertes wants to return to his native country of Ithaca in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer.
Is tyche in The Odyssey?
Not as such, but in the vase painting below Nemesis (Indignation) with her arm around Tykhe (Fortune) points an accusing fingure at Helene, who Aphrodite has persuaded to elope with Paris.
In the odyssey which character is the protagonist?
odyssey
Why is the Honda Odyssey called the Odyssey?
Because odyssey means a long trip or journey
What is an Odyssey?
An odyssey is like a perilous adventure. In the book "The Odyssey," Odysseus goes on an everlasting journey that involves courage, strength, and smarts. It is called "The Odyssey" because it describes his odyssey. An Odyssey could also be a mini-van made by Honda.
Who was Homer in relation to The Odyssey?
Some people think Homer's character was in the Odyssey, because the name Homer is often associated with the Odyssey. It is a misunderstanding.
Who was the hero of the Odyssey?
Odysseus was the hero of the Odyssey.
What kind of myth is The Odyssey?
The Odyssey is an epic.
How do you spell Odyssey?
Odyssey is the correct spelling.
