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Eris, the Goddess of Discord, was the only god uninvited. She threw a golden apple into the wedding that said "For the Fairest." Aphrodite, Ahtena, and Hera all wanted the apple, but Zues would not choose between them.
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Paris, a Trojan prince of Troy had to decide who got the apple. He chose Aphrodite.
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King Menelaus entertained Paris for nine days. Menelaus left for hid grandfather's funeral and Paris abducted Menelaus' wife Helen along with many treasures.
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They get married in Troy
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Menelaus asks his brother to help. His brother gathered all of Helen's suiters who gave an oath to punish whoever took her.
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Menelaus' brother, Agamemnon was the commander-in-chief of the trojan war.
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Agamemnon's daughter had to be sacrficed to set sail.
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The fleet land at Mysia, south of troy and Telephus led the force. Telephus was wounded then abandoned.
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They demanded Helen and the stolen treasures to be returned. The king refused.
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Greeks destroyed the towns and looted what they can.