In Greek mythology, Helen, better known as Helen of Sparta or Helen of Troy, was daughter of Zeus and Leda, wife of king Menelaus of Sparta and sister of Castor, Polydeuces and Clytemnestra. Her abduction by Paris brought about the Trojan War. Helen was described as having the face that launched a thousand ships. Helen or Helene is probably… derived from the Greek word meaning "torch" or "corposant" or might be related to "selene" meaning "moon". Helen of Troy , also known as Helen of Sparta was said to have been the most beautiful women in the world.She was married to king Menelaus of Sparta but was abdueted by prince paries of Troy after the goddess Aphrodite promised her to him in the judgement of parise .