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Eris is the ancient Greek goddess of discord, strife, and chaos. She is most famous for her role in instigating the Trojan War by throwing the golden Apple of Discord into the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. The apple, inscribed "for the fairest," sparked a vanity-driven dispute among Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, which eventually led to the Judgment of Paris and the abduction of Helen. She embodies the destructive nature of conflict, often appearing on battlefields to revel in the bloodshed.
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Eris ranks #138 of 167 in the Deity ranking, behind Geb, ahead of Ah Puch.
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What is Eris the goddess of in Greek mythology?
Eris is the ancient Greek goddess of discord, strife, and chaos. She represents the destructive aspects of conflict and rivalry. She is frequently associated with Ares, the god of war, as a companion.
How did Eris start the Trojan War?
Eris instigated the Trojan War by throwing the golden Apple of Discord into the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. The apple was inscribed 'for the fairest,' sparking a vanity-driven dispute among Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. The subsequent judgment of Paris, who chose Aphrodite, ultimately led to the war.
What is the Apple of Discord and how is it connected to Eris?
The Apple of Discord was a golden apple that Eris threw into the wedding of Peleus and Thetis after she was not invited. Inscribed 'for the fairest,' it caused Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite to compete for it. This competition, judged by Paris of Troy, set in motion the events leading to the Trojan War.
What is the Roman equivalent of Eris?
The Roman equivalent of Eris is Discordia, whose name is the Latin word for discord. She served a similar role in Roman mythology as the personification of strife and chaos. The Romans adopted much of her mythology from the Greek tradition.
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