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Hit the Road, Helen!

This version of the story of the Trojan War, Hades, Ruler of the Underworld, tells his version of how Helen was kidnapped which lead to the war. Hades reports that Cupid shoots an arrow at Helen to make her fall in love with Paris and go to Troy with him, leaving her husband Menelaus. The story continues with Menelaus and his army sailing to Troy with mass loss of life, including Achilles and Hector. The concept of the Greeks hiding in the Trojan horse to pass through the gates of Troy to conquer the Trojans resulting in Helen returning to Greece with Menelaus. Modern day items are found in this version, such as TV and a bus. A table of contents, guide to the myths, glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and websites pages are included.