Helen of Sparta's kidnapping by the Trojan prince Paris sparked the legendary Trojan War, which was famously chronicled in Homer's epic poems Iliad and Odyssey. Lasting for 10 years, the war saw the Greeks launch a massive invasion of Troy, with epic battles and legendary heroes like Achilles and Hector fighting on both sides. Ultimately, the Greeks clever use of the Trojan Horse allowed them to infiltrate and sack the city, resulting in a tragic ending. The legacy of the Trojan War continues to captivate and inspire people around the world, as immortalized in Homer's timeless works.