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Paris (mythology)
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Paris, also known as Alexander, is a figure from Greek mythology who appears in the numerous stories about the Trojan War, including the Iliad. He was prince of Troy, son of King Priam and Queen Hecub
The 'Trojan Archer' or 'Paris', from the west pediment of the Temple of Aphaia, ca. 505–500 BC, Munich.
The 'Trojan Archer' or 'Paris', from the west pediment of the Temple of Aphaia, ca. 505–500 BC, Munich.
7th-century BC Melian pithamphora depicting the Judgement of Paris, Archaeological Museum of Paros.
7th-century BC Melian pithamphora depicting the Judgement of Paris, Archaeological Museum of Paros.
Paris receives Hermes who leads Athena, Hera and Aphrodite. Painting on terracotta panels, 560–550 BC
Paris receives Hermes who leads Athena, Hera and Aphrodite. Painting on terracotta panels, 560–550 BC
El Juicio de Paris by Enrique Simonet, c. 1904. Paris is studying Aphrodite, who is standing before him naked. The other two goddesses watch nearby.
El Juicio de Paris by Enrique Simonet, c. 1904. Paris is studying Aphrodite, who is standing before him naked. The other two goddesses watch nearby.
Menelaus
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In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a king of Sparta. According to the Iliad, the Trojan War began as a result of Menelaus' wife, Helen, fleeing to Troy with the Trojan prince Paris. Menelaus was a centr
Paris (mythology)
…the love of the most beautiful woman on Earth: Helen of Sparta. Paris chose Helen and thereby Aphrodite. However, Helen was already married to King Menelaus of Sparta. While minor traditions have that Paris raided Sparta and stole Helen by force, most ancient sources claim that when Menelaus was away from…
Marble bust of Menelaus, Vatican Museums
Marble bust of Menelaus, Vatican Museums
Menelaus captures Helen in Troy, detail of fresco in Pompeii
Menelaus captures Helen in Troy, detail of fresco in Pompeii
Menelaus regains Helen, detail of an Attic red-figure crater, c. 450–440 BC, found in Gnatia (now Egnazia, Italy).
Menelaus regains Helen, detail of an Attic red-figure crater, c. 450–440 BC, found in Gnatia (now Egnazia, Italy).
Menelaus and Meriones lifting Patroclus's corpse on a cart while Odysseus looks on; alabaster urn, Etruscan artwork from Volterra, 2nd century BC
Menelaus and Meriones lifting Patroclus's corpse on a cart while Odysseus looks on; alabaster urn, Etruscan artwork from Volterra, 2nd century BC