Paris (mythology)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the also known as?Alexander
2. What is the title?Prince of Troy
3. Who was Paris in Greek mythology?Paris was a prince of Troy, son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, and brother to Hector. He is famous for taking Helen from Sparta, which started the Trojan War.
4. Why did Paris start the Trojan War?Paris started the war by taking Helen, the wife of King Menelaus, breaking the rule of guest-host relations. This gave the Greeks a reason to attack Troy.

Mythology: A complex set of stories, beliefs, and customs belonging to a particular culture or group, often involving supernatural beings.
Trojan War: A legendary ten-year siege of Troy by the Achaeans (Greeks), triggered by the abduction of Helen, wife of Menelaus.
Iliad: An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, focusing on a critical period of the Trojan War and the wrath of Achilles.
Xenia: The ancient Greek concept of hospitality, the guest-friend relationship, which Paris's actions severely violated.