-SpartaIt is associated mythologically with King Menelaus and Beautiful Helen, which was a cause for the Trojan War. It represents military virtue, honor and strict social structure.
See also:Menelaus, Beautiful Helen,Trojan War, Dioscuri
George Bibas
Written by George Biba — Researcher and creator of Mythoi.org, on the subject of Greek mythology, ancient religion and heroic myths.