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Helen of Troy's Cuff Bracelet
"Was this the face that launch'd a thousand ships, / And burnt the topless towers of Ilium.”
Act V, Scene I. Doctor Faustus. Christopher Marlowe

Origin

Helen of Troy

Type

Cuff Bracelet

Effects

Repairs fractured or harmful relationships

Downsides

Attracts romantic rivals

Activation

Polygamous Lifestyle

Collected by

Warehouse 5

Section

Lucia-756V

Aisle

904384-3990

Shelf

248164-6048-318

Date of Collection

751

[Source]


Origin[]

Helen of Sparta appears in Greek myth as the most beautiful woman in history. Dozens of kings, princes and lover boy schmoozes all wanted Helen’s hand in matrimony. Her first lover Theseus tried kidnapping Helen to win her affection. In turn, Menelaus of Sparta was chosen by the father, and her safety vowed under oath by the other suitors. Different sources will list different husbands, with the other noteworthy competitor being Paris of Troy.

Paris was presented a choice by the godhead Zeus himself: decide whether Aphrodite, Hera or Athena was the most beautiful goddess. In return, Aphrodite promised the most beautiful mortal there was. Paris moseyed home with Helen as his prize, violating the union between her and Menelaus. With his wife gone, Menelaus called upon the mutual oath of the fellow suitors to rescue her. And they honored their promise with instigating the Trojan War.

After Paris’s death, his brother Deiphobus later married Helen but was mutilated when the attackers invaded. Various sources make it unclear whether Helen was unwillingly abducted by Paris or if she accepted, aware she was snubbing the vows to her first husband. Another issue is how much did she appreciate or oppose the people of her newfound abode. She survived the siege, spared by a sword wielding Menelaus. The couple returned to Sparta emotionally intact, holding no grudges towards another.

Effects[]

Thought to represent Helen’s affection for her adopted Trojan comrades, Menelaus’ loyalty alongside the other suitors and the reconciliation of the pair. Mends together broken or damaged relations – familial, romantic, occupational and other. Allows all involved parties to be more receptive of the other’s struggles and shortcoming by reflecting on their very own and the accompanying search for forgiveness.

Inundates the wearer with a high number of lovers, all seeking their approval. Many will fall into quarrels with another and disregard the wearer entirely. Only finding a common cause, such as making sure the subject receives the best partner available, will get them to stop butting heads and cooperate.

Appearances[]

Mentioned by Artie in Merge With Caution to have seductive properties.