Multiple choice general knowledge

What age was Helen when she got abducted by Theseus?

  1. 17

  2. 8

  3. 12

  4. 65
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Explanation

According to various versions of the myth, Helen was around 12 years old when Theseus abducted her. Some sources state she was even younger (around 7 or 8). Helen was renowned for her exceptional beauty, and Theseus and his friend Pirithous decided to kidnap her before she was married. Helen was eventually rescued by her brothers Castor and Pollux.

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