Helen facts for kids
The name Helen is famous and has been used for many different things! It can refer to people, places, movies, songs, and even a type of rocket. The most well-known "Helen" is probably Helen of Troy from ancient Greek myths.
Famous People Named Helen
Helen of Troy: A Mythical Beauty
Helen of Troy is a legendary figure from ancient Greek mythology. She was known as the most beautiful woman in the world. Her story is a big part of the famous Trojan War. In the myth, Helen was the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta. She was taken to Troy by Paris, a Trojan prince. This event led to the long and famous war between the Greeks and the Trojans.
Other Notable Helens
- Helen (actress) (born 1938) is a famous Indian actress. She has appeared in many films and is known for her dancing.
- Helen is also a very popular given name for girls around the world. Many famous and important people throughout history have been named Helen.
Places Called Helen
The name Helen is also used for several places, especially in the United States.
- Helen, Georgia is a small city in the state of Georgia, USA. It's known for its unique Bavarian-style architecture, making it look like a village from Germany.
- Helen, Maryland and Helen, West Virginia are other small communities in the United States.
- Helen Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Ontario, Canada.
- There are also several lakes named Helen.
- Helen was an ancient name for the island of Makronisos in Greece.
- The country of Greece itself is sometimes called the Hellenic Republic. The word "Hellenic" comes from the same root as Helen.
Helen in Arts, Entertainment, and Media
The name Helen has inspired many creative works, from movies to books and songs.
Movies and Films
Several films have been titled Helen:
- Helen (2008) was a British drama movie.
- Helen (2009) was an American drama film.
- Helen (2017) was an Iranian drama film.
- Helen (2019) was an Indian film.
Books, Plays, and Music
- Helen is the title of an 1834 novel written by Maria Edgeworth.
- Helen is an ancient Greek play written by the famous playwright Euripides.
- Helen is a 1981 music album by Helen Humes.
- Helen is an EP (Extended Play) by Helen Shapiro.
- "Helen" or "Hélène" is a popular song from 1989 by Roch Voisine.
Fictional Characters
- Helen Dubois is a character from the popular Nickelodeon TV show Drake & Josh.
- Helen Hawkins is a main character in the TV series Siren. She is a special human/mermaid hybrid.
- Helen is a supporting character in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance fantasy book series.
Other Uses of Helen
- Helen (rocket) is the name of a demonstration rocket vehicle created by ARCA.
- Helen (unit) is a funny, informal unit used to measure beauty. It's based on Helen of Troy, where one "millihelen" is the amount of beauty needed to launch one ship.
- Helen Oy is an energy company located in Helsinki, Finland.
- The Nakajima Ki-49 was a Japanese bomber aircraft used during World War II. It was given the reporting name "Helen" by the Allies.
- Tropical Storm Helen is a name that has been given to several tropical storms over the years.
See also
In Spanish: Helen para niños
