 He thus promised to solve the problem, if Tyndareus in turn would support him in his courting of Penelope, the daughter of Icarius.Tyndareus readily agreed, and Odysseus proposed that, before the decision was made, all the suitors should swear a most solemn oath to defend the chosen husband against whoever should quarrel with him.After the suitors had sworn not to retaliate, Menelaus was chosen to be Helen's husband.