Greek mythology
Apple of Discord
A golden apple inscribed "for the fairest", thrown by Eris, it ignited the Trojan War.
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- Judgment of Paris · Fall of Troy
When the goddess Eris was not invited to the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, she arrived anyway and tossed a golden apple inscribed "kallisti", for the fairest, among the assembled gods. Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite each claimed it. Zeus refused to judge and sent them to Paris of Troy, who chose Aphrodite in exchange for the most beautiful woman in the world: Helen, already married to King Menelaus of Sparta. The war that followed lasted ten years.
Quick questions
What is Apple of Discord?
A golden apple inscribed "for the fairest", thrown by Eris, it ignited the Trojan War.
Which mythology does Apple of Discord belong to?
Apple of Discord belongs to Greek mythology.
Who owns Apple of Discord?
Eris owns Apple of Discord.
Which myths feature Apple of Discord?
The myths that feature Apple of Discord are “Judgment of Paris” and “Fall of Troy”.
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