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There is actually pretty good evidence of a real Helen.
In the same way that Arthur was most likely a Celtic prince rather than the "once and future king", the real Helen was not all the things that the myth made out, but the myth is most likely based on a real Spartan princess.
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I think this is different to for example the connection between Vlad Tepes. As I understand, Vlad was seen as a Christian hero in his time by his allies, and the main reason for the connection is that Bram Stoker thought the title "Dracula" sounded spooky.
This is different to real people who become the basis of myth. Dracula is a deliberate fiction with a connection to a historical figure. King Arthur was a real warrior prince about whom stories became built up into legends.
and who knows.... in Britain's hour of need, perhaps Arthur really will return...
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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."
The Gospel of Thomas
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