Though married to MeneIaus, King of Sparta, HeIen falIs madIy in love with Paris , a handsome Trojan prince. Together, the lovers fIee to Troy, where Paris' father, King Priam , gives them safe haven. bent on bringing Helen back, Menelaus' ruthless brother, Agamemnon , Ieads the skilIed Spartan army to the shores of the fortified city. After a ten-year siege, the Greeks win entrance to the fortified city using the fabled Trojan Horse, beginning the decisive battle which wouId ultimateIy decide the destinies of two empires. |