1. The Divine Birth of Helen The Egg Legend: Helen was born in Sparta to Leda, the Queen, and Zeu...

1. The Divine Birth of Helen The Egg Legend: Helen was born in Sparta to Leda, the Queen, and Zeus, the King of the Gods. Zeus visited Leda in the form of a swan. Legend says Helen hatched from an egg, a sign of her semi-divine nature. Renowned Beauty: Even as a child, her beauty was so famous that the hero Theseus kidnapped her when she was very young (around 7 to 10 years old). Her twin brothers, Castor and Pollux, invaded Athens to rescue her and bring her home to Sparta. 2. The Marriage and