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What sides did Greeks gods chose during the troghan war and why?
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On the Greek side:
Athena
She was the patron of Athens and many other Greek cities. She was also spurned by Paris when he awarded the Gold Apple (which said "To the Fairest" to Aphrodite
Hera
Also rejected by Paris in favor of Aphrodite
Poseidon
When he had his divine powers stripped by Zeus, he and apollo built the walls of Troy, after being promised by Laomedon a handsome payment. When the walls were finished, the king refused to pay. Even though he terrorized the city with a monster, he still held a grudge against the son of the man who slighted him.
HermesIt's never really mentioned why he sided with the Greeks, but it could have been that he felt responsible for the war in a way. He was sent by Zeus to ask Paris to judge the contest of which goddess was fairest, thus setting up the conflict.
Hephaestus
Again, no specific reason is given. It can be assumed that since Hera was on the side of the Greeks, and Hephaestus had an unnatural devotion to his mother, he chose their side for the same reason.
Thetis
As the mother of Achilles, she was naturally sided with the Greeks.
On the Trojan Side:
Aphrodite
She sided with the Trojans because Paris judged her to be the fairest and awarded her the golden apple. She wanted Paris and Helen to be together as a fulfillment of her vow to him, so she helped that happen.
AresThis one is actually weird. The Myrmidons were avid followers of Ares, but he sided against them to favor the Trojans. Probably because Aphrodite did as well.
Apollo
The Trojans were avid sun worshipers, and the Temple to Apollo was a prominent feature on the coast. The sacking of the temple by the Greeks was a major insult to the god who might have otherwise stayed out of it.
Artemis
Fought by the side of her brother.
Zeus
he didn't really take part, but he did favor his daughter, Helen, and her apparent love for Paris.
Leto
As the mother of Apollo and Artemis, a slight on her son was a slight on her.
ErisHaving been snubbed at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis , she still held a grudge against their son, Achilles
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