Helen of Troy: New & Ancient Greek Tales (Myths, Gods & Immortals)

Renowned as the face that launched a thousand ships, Helen of Troy was a crucial figure in the epic Trojan war, that most important event in Greek mythology.Though the cause of the war rested with Eris, the goddess of discord, Helen's bewitching beauty, considered as she was to be the most beautiful woman in the mortal realm, is often held responsible for her elopement or abduction by Paris, inciting her husband's fury and instigating a conflict that was to rage for ten long years.Delving deeper into the character and backstory of Helen, modern short stories reimagine and shine light on this enchanting figure, exploring beyond her most immediate link to the Trojan war.Created through open submissions and supported by an extensive introduction examining classic sources and the mythology surrounding Helen, this is a wonderful new book in the best tradition of Flame Tree's collectable hardcover editions. Introductory essay by Bella Vivante. Foreword writer and selected stories to be annou