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The Oath of Tyndareus was the oath undertaken by the Suitors of Helen in Greek Mythology. The Oath of Tyndareus bound the suitors to protect the chosen husband of Helen, and would be a pivotal point in the Trojan War.
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And when Tyndareus promised to help him, Ulysses told him to exact an oath from all the suitors that they would defend the favoured bridegroom against any wrong that might be done him in respect of his marriage.
The Oath of Tyndareus stated that each losing suitor would defend the marriage of Helen to the winner, and that if Helen should ever be forcibly taken away, the other suitors would exact due punishment.
"Beware of all the fifth days [of the month]; for they are harsh and angry; it was on the fifth, they say, that the Erinyes (Furies) assisted at the bearing of Horkos (Horcus, Oath), whom Eris (Strife) bore, to be a plague on those who take false oath."
The importance of oaths to ancient Greek culture can hardly be overstated, especially in the political and judicial fields; but they have never been the object ...
And when Tyndareus promised to help him, Ulysses told him to exact an oath from all the suitors that they would defend the favoured bridegroom against any wrong that might be done him in respect of his marriage.
