Leucus

Leucus is a figure found in Greek mythology. He is primarily known for his involvement in the story of Helen of Troy and the subsequent Trojan War. Leucus was one of the suitors of Helen, a group of prominent men from various Greek city-states who vied for her hand in marriage. Helen's father, Tyndareus, made them all swear an oath to defend the chosen husband against anyone who wronged him.

After Helen eloped with Paris of Troy, Menelaus, her husband, invoked this oath. Leucus was among the many Greek leaders who gathered their forces to sail to Troy and reclaim Helen. He is mentioned in some accounts as a participant in the Trojan expedition. His role in the war itself is generally not detailed, often overshadowed by more prominent heroes.

Some traditions associate Leucus with the construction of the Trojan Horse, the cunning stratagem devised by Odysseus to infiltrate the city of Troy. While Odysseus is credited with the overall idea and Sinon with its execution, Leucus is sometimes named as one of the warriors who hid inside the wooden structure. His presence within the horse highlights his participation in the final, decisive moments of the war. Following the fall of Troy, Leucus is presumed to have returned to his homeland, though specific details of his fate are scarce in surviving myths.