“Paris was a handsome, young prince who eloped with the most beautiful woman in the world and caused the Trojan War.” (“Paris”) “Aphrodite… had promised him the most beautiful woman in the world after he proclaimed her the "fairest" goddess. When Paris saw Helen, he knew that Aphrodite had kept her promise.” (“Helen of Troy”) Although, Paris knew he would marry Helen as soon as he laid his eyes on her; her beauty caused a great conflict between Paris and Menelaus, leading to the following events. Thus, “Menelaus offered to fight Paris in single-combat and so settle the issue of the war. Agreeing to this, the two warriors drew lots to see who would have first throw with their spear. Paris won and threw first, but his spear landed harmlessly in the shield of Menelaus.”(“Cartwright”) Later, when Menelaus was close to killing Paris, once again, Aphrodite was there to help by breaking the helmet strap close to taking Paris’ life away. Also covering the prince in a mist of safety, or taking him to the security of his bedroom according to Cartwright. Aphrodite, the goddess of pleasure and love assured Paris the security and help that she granted him. The story of Paris’ fight for Helen shows what true love is and revamps the way we learn about Greek
“Paris was a handsome, young prince who eloped with the most beautiful woman in the world and caused the Trojan War.” (“Paris”) “Aphrodite… had promised him the most beautiful woman in the world after he proclaimed her the "fairest" goddess. When Paris saw Helen, he knew that Aphrodite had kept her promise.” (“Helen of Troy”) Although, Paris knew he would marry Helen as soon as he laid his eyes on her; her beauty caused a great conflict between Paris and Menelaus, leading to the following events. Thus, “Menelaus offered to fight Paris in single-combat and so settle the issue of the war. Agreeing to this, the two warriors drew lots to see who would have first throw with their spear. Paris won and threw first, but his spear landed harmlessly in the shield of Menelaus.”(“Cartwright”) Later, when Menelaus was close to killing Paris, once again, Aphrodite was there to help by breaking the helmet strap close to taking Paris’ life away. Also covering the prince in a mist of safety, or taking him to the security of his bedroom according to Cartwright. Aphrodite, the goddess of pleasure and love assured Paris the security and help that she granted him. The story of Paris’ fight for Helen shows what true love is and revamps the way we learn about Greek