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What was the Greek goddess Aphrodite's role?
She is the goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite took a part in the Trojan War, as one of the three goddesses that wanted the golden apple (which was for the "fairest") from Paris. Both Athena and Hera also wanted the golden apple, but Paris gave it to Aphrodite after she promised him the most beautiful woman, Helen of Troy. This soon started the Trojan War.
What role did a golden apple play in the Trojan war?
The apple was given by the three goddess, Aphrodite, Athena and Hera, to Paris telling him that he must give the apple to the goddess whome the thinks, "The Fairest of them All". Aphrodite offered that he will give, Helen, the most beautiful woman to Paris if Paris will give her the apple. Paris accepted the offer and Aphrodite gave Helen to him.
Who gave the golden apple to Paris?
First off, the golden apple was given to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of Love. Secondly, to answer the original question, the apple was given to Aphrodite by Eris, the goddess of Strife, who was enraged because nobody invited her to a party with the rest of the gods because of, well, her specialty, so she decided to do what she did best, and rolled the apple to the three major goddesses. The apple said "to the fairest" on it, and, of course, the goddesses argued over it. Paris was then sent there to judge, as he was renowned for his unbiased decisions, and his strength of character.
Who were the three goddesses that competed for the golden apple at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis?
Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite were the 3 goddesses competing for Paris' golden apple and to see who is the fairest of the 3 goddesses. Paris chose Aphrodite and gave her the golden apple.
What is the theme of Paris and the golden apple?
The golden apple was supposed to be given to 'the fairest'. Three goddesses claimed to be the fairest: Hera, Athena and Aphrodite. Zeus told Paris to be the judge. Each of the goddesses tried to bribe Paris. Aphrodite promised him the most beautiful woman on earth, Helen. So Paris gave Aphrodite the apple, and Aphrodite helprd him to abduct Helen, from Sparta to Troy.
What god is Eris?
She is the Greek goddess of quarrels. The Romans called her "Discordia". The most famous story about her is that she interrupted a wedding by throwing down a golden apple labelled "For the Most Beautiful One." Three other goddesses fought over which of them should own the apple, and the result of this contest was the Trojan War.
What was the Greek goddess Aphrodite's role?
She is the goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite took a part in the Trojan War, as one of the three goddesses that wanted the golden apple (which was for the "fairest") from Paris. Both Athena and Hera also wanted the golden apple, but Paris gave it to Aphrodite after she promised him the most beautiful woman, Helen of Troy. This soon started the Trojan War.
What role did a golden apple play in the Trojan war?
The apple was given by the three goddess, Aphrodite, Athena and Hera, to Paris telling him that he must give the apple to the goddess whome the thinks, "The Fairest of them All". Aphrodite offered that he will give, Helen, the most beautiful woman to Paris if Paris will give her the apple. Paris accepted the offer and Aphrodite gave Helen to him.
Who gave Paris the golden apple?
First off, the golden apple was given to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of Love. Secondly, to answer the original question, the apple was given to Aphrodite by Eris, the goddess of Strife, who was enraged because nobody invited her to a party with the rest of the gods because of, well, her specialty, so she decided to do what she did best, and rolled the apple to the three major goddesses. The apple said "to the fairest" on it, and, of course, the goddesses argued over it. Paris was then sent there to judge, as he was renowned for his unbiased decisions, and his strength of character.
Who gave the golden apple to Paris?
First off, the golden apple was given to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of Love. Secondly, to answer the original question, the apple was given to Aphrodite by Eris, the goddess of Strife, who was enraged because nobody invited her to a party with the rest of the gods because of, well, her specialty, so she decided to do what she did best, and rolled the apple to the three major goddesses. The apple said "to the fairest" on it, and, of course, the goddesses argued over it. Paris was then sent there to judge, as he was renowned for his unbiased decisions, and his strength of character.
How many goddesses vied for the golden apple?
They were three: Hera, Aphrodite and Athena.
Who were the three goddesses that competed for the golden apple at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis?
Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite were the 3 goddesses competing for Paris' golden apple and to see who is the fairest of the 3 goddesses. Paris chose Aphrodite and gave her the golden apple.
How do you get the golden apple?
you cant You go talk to Atlas. If you are willing to hold up the sky for him he will go get you some golden apples. Of course this may be a little difficult for him to do now since Perseus turned him into stone with Medusa's head. The Goddess Aphrodite retrieve three gold apples for Hippomenes when he prayed to her over a matter of the heart.
How many instances of golden apple were featured in Greek mythology?
The golden apple is an interesting plot device used in Greek mythology. There are three instances of its appearance: the story of Atalanta, in the garden of Hesperides, and the judgement of Paris.
Why did Aphrodite bribe Paris?
When the three goddess were warring over who is the most beautiful, each of them offered Paris something. Aphrodite offered him the love of Helen, the most beautiful mortal at that time, and so Paris named her the most beautiful goddess and gave her the Golden Apple.
How do you give your Howrse a golden apple?
You can do it two different ways - you can go to the Black Market and select the Golden Apple, then select the horse you want to use it on. Or you can simply go to your horse's page and click on More Items where your horse's BM items are shown. Then select Golden Apple. Note - only horses over the age of three years can receive this item.
What is the meaning of an apple of discord?
The phrase "an apple of discord" means a cause for dispute. It is derived from a story in Greek Mythology. A golden apple was dropped before three Goddesses, Hera (Wife of the Chief God), Athena (Goddess of War), and Aphrodite (Goddess of Love and Beauty). On the apple was a note saying something to the effect of "To the Fairest". Obviously, this caused an argument over which of the three was the most beautiful. In order to solve the question of who was the fairest, the three Goddesses appeared before the young Trojan prince Paris, to ask him. They each bribed him, offering him a gift if he chose them. Paris chose Aphrodite, who told him he could have the most beautiful woman in all the world. The most beautiful woman was Helen, wife to Menelaus. Paris and Helen fell in love, then ran away to Troy. This is what began the legendary Trojan war.
