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who is Helen of Sparta
May. 24th, 2012 11:52 amHelen was born the offspring of the Spartan Queen Leda and the King of Olympus, Zeus. But from birth, to forever more, Helen called herself the true daughter of King Tyndareus.
She grew up a princess of Sparta, with her two older brothers, Castor and Polydeuces, and older sister, Clytemnestra. As a daughter of Sparta, she was taught the methods of battle and fury, knowing that one day she be protectorate of Sparta as its Queen alongside her future King. Helen was a spry, happy child who took to her trainings and excelled with a bow and arrow. She was the darling of her family's eyes, and when Helen finally came of age for marriage, this made the marriage negotiations with the many, many thousands of men who wished to take fair Helen for a bride...all the more trying.
Finally, Tyndareus called an agreement. He would pick Helen's groom, and all those not chosen had to support the marriage, as well as support Helen and her groom when they came to the throne. Helen was not given opportunity to choose her groom herself, but she (as well as her sister) did urge Tyndareus to put further consideration on Prince Menelaus. Not only was he kind and thoughtful, but he was also the younger brother to Clytemnestra's husband, Agamemnon. The match would not only unite the brothers and found a strong ruling foundation in Sparta, but it would also make the lineage stronger and prevent any possible wars between the brothers for the throne.
Tyndareus agreed, and promised Helen to Menelaus. Menelaus was not the most handsome man, but he was kind and devoted to his wife, loving Helen with all his heart, earning Helen's devotions and love in turn. In the span of time between their engagement to their wedding, Helen spent much time showing Menelaus Sparta, and sharing with him the love and duty she held for her birthright. When they married, Helen swore to be a good Queen.
...and then things went to hell when a certain shepherd boy (unknowingly the prince of Troy) met three goddesses.
She grew up a princess of Sparta, with her two older brothers, Castor and Polydeuces, and older sister, Clytemnestra. As a daughter of Sparta, she was taught the methods of battle and fury, knowing that one day she be protectorate of Sparta as its Queen alongside her future King. Helen was a spry, happy child who took to her trainings and excelled with a bow and arrow. She was the darling of her family's eyes, and when Helen finally came of age for marriage, this made the marriage negotiations with the many, many thousands of men who wished to take fair Helen for a bride...all the more trying.
Finally, Tyndareus called an agreement. He would pick Helen's groom, and all those not chosen had to support the marriage, as well as support Helen and her groom when they came to the throne. Helen was not given opportunity to choose her groom herself, but she (as well as her sister) did urge Tyndareus to put further consideration on Prince Menelaus. Not only was he kind and thoughtful, but he was also the younger brother to Clytemnestra's husband, Agamemnon. The match would not only unite the brothers and found a strong ruling foundation in Sparta, but it would also make the lineage stronger and prevent any possible wars between the brothers for the throne.
Tyndareus agreed, and promised Helen to Menelaus. Menelaus was not the most handsome man, but he was kind and devoted to his wife, loving Helen with all his heart, earning Helen's devotions and love in turn. In the span of time between their engagement to their wedding, Helen spent much time showing Menelaus Sparta, and sharing with him the love and duty she held for her birthright. When they married, Helen swore to be a good Queen.
...and then things went to hell when a certain shepherd boy (unknowingly the prince of Troy) met three goddesses.
