<P> Although Helen is sometimes depicted as being raped by Paris, Ancient Greek sources are often elliptical and contradictory . Herodotus states that Helen was abducted, but the Cypria simply mentions that, after giving Helen gifts, "Aphrodite brings the Spartan queen together with the Prince of Troy ." Sappho argues that Helen willingly left behind Menelaus and their nine - year - old daughter, Hermione, to be with Paris: </P> <P> Some say a host of horsemen, others of infantry and others of ships, is the most beautiful thing on the dark earth but I say, it is what you love Full easy it is to make this understood of one and all: for she that far surpassed all mortals in beauty, Helen her most noble husband Deserted, and went sailing to Troy, with never a thought for her daughter and dear parents . </P> <P> Dio Chrysostom gives a completely different account of the story, questioning Homer's credibility: after Agamemnon had married Helen's sister, Klytaemnestra, Tyndareus sought Helen's hand for Menelaus on account of political reasons . However, Helen was sought by many suitors, who came from far and near, among them Paris who surpassed all the others and won the favor of Tyndareus and his sons . Thus he won her fairly and took her away to Troia, with the full consent of her natural protectors . Cypria narrate that in just three days Paris and Helen reached Troy . Homer narrates that during a brief stop - over in the small island of Kranai, according to Iliad, the two lovers consummated their passion . On the other hand, Cypria note that this happened the night before they left Sparta . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> In western painting, Helen's journey to Troy is usually depicted as a forced abduction . The Rape of Helen by Francesco Primaticcio (c. 1530--1539, Bowes Museum) is representative of this tradition . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> In Guido Reni's homonymous painting (1631, Louvre, Paris), however, Paris holds Helen by her wrist, and leave together for Troia . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> The Rape of Helen by Tintoretto (1578--1579, Museo del Prado, Madrid); Helen languishes in the corner of a land - sea battle scene . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> El Juicio de Paris by Enrique Simonet, c. 1904 . This painting depicts Paris' judgement . He is inspecting Aphrodite, who is standing naked before him . Hera and Athena watch nearby . </P> </Li> </Ul>

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