I Am Helen
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Last published Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Many know the story of Helen of Sparta. At least they think they do.
Helen of Sparta was taken agianst her will by Aphrodite and the scheming Paris. The stories tell of the war to regain her, as though she were an object. They sing of the wrath of achellies and the fury of Agamemnon, and the lust of Paris.
Leave off the men who did not care to know her.
Hear the wrath of Helen, queen of sparta, bringer of death to troy, and the face that launched a thousand ships.
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