AboutTom Horne Expertise I`m well versed in classical literature, from Greek mythology up to the Pre-Renaissance, including Homer, Dante, Bocaccio, Virgil. I`m currently a writer who incorporates many classical references in my work, so I constantly keep myself involved, and I`d be happy to help anyone in need of some help, a reference, etc.
Question Where can it be found that the Trojan war was waged because Paris seduced Helen?
Answer Hi Pete,
The story of Helen and Paris is very ancient and goes back to ancient times long BEFORE Homer wrote about this in the Iliad. It was a story handed down from verbal traditions, without a clear-cut definitive answer about where it all started (kind of like who invented Hercules or Zeus, etc.). We may never know unfortunately.
However, Herodotus is considered to be the first writer to discuss Helen and Paris, any many scholars feel he may well be the first person to discuss the seduction in writing. Please note that there is no solid "proof" that Herodotus created this myth, just speculation. I hope this helps. Tom
