: the wife of Menelaus whose abduction by Paris brings about the Trojan War

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The original data was derived from the Helen of Troy Limited quarterly 10-Q report dated January 8, 2025. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025 According to legend, Paris’ decision—and Aphrodite’s promise to reward him with the love of Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the world—soon sparked the Trojan War. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025 Advertisement Helen of Troy, the company behind Hydro Flask water bottles and OXO kitchen tools, jumped 17.9% after reporting profit and revenue for the latest quarter that were better than analysts expected. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 The paintings depicted the Helen of Troy among other Greek figures. James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024 Companies continue to sound the alarm on the US consumer Helen of Troy, the company behind notable brands such as Vicks, Braun and Revlon, last week reported weak quarterly earnings, sending shares of the company plummeting by more than 25%. Bryan Mena, CNN, 16 July 2024 Paintings depicted Helen of Troy, Cassandra The paintings depicted the Helen of Troy among other Greek figures. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 In recent years, excavations have uncovered spectacular frescoes of Helen of Troy, an ancient construction site, erotic art and quarters for enslaved people, among other finds. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2024 One of the frescoes depicts the legendary Helen of Troy and Paris, whose elopement set off the series of events that led to the Trojan War. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024

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1510, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Helen of Troy was in 1510

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“Helen of Troy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Helen%20of%20Troy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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