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Who was an uninvited wedding guest?

Eris


How did Paris commit treason to troy in the Trojan war?

Paris committed treason to Troy by abducting Helen, the wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta. This act not only violated the guest-host relationship but also ignited the Trojan War, as Menelaus sought to retrieve Helen with the help of other Greek kings. Paris's decision to take Helen, who was considered the most beautiful woman in the world, ultimately led to the downfall of Troy and was seen as a betrayal of his own city and family.


How is a Odysseus treated as a guest of the phaiacians?

Odysseus is treated as a guest by the Phaeacians because he didn't want them to find out his true identity or else they would have killed him.


Why did Agamemnon go to war with Troy?

Agamemnon went to war with Troy primarily to retrieve his brother Menelaus's wife, Helen, who had been abducted by Paris, a prince of Troy. This act was seen as a profound insult and a violation of guest-host relationships, prompting the Greek city-states, led by Agamemnon, to unite against Troy. Additionally, the war was fueled by ambitions of power and glory, as well as the desire to establish dominance over the region. The conflict eventually became legendary, culminating in the Trojan War, as described in Homer's epics.


Who was the Trojan prince taken by Zeus?

The Trojan War has its roots in the marriage between Peleus and Thetis, a sea-goddess. Peleus and Thetis had not invited Eris, the goddess of discord, to their marriage and the outraged goddess stormed into the wedding banquet and threw a golden apple onto the table. The apple belonged to, Eris said, whomever was the fairest. Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite each reached for the apple. Zeus proclaimed that Paris, prince of Troy and thought to be the most beautiful man alive, would act as the judge. Hermes went to Paris, and Paris agreed to act as the judge. Hera promised him power, Athena promised him wealth, and Aphrodite promised the most beautiful woman in the world. Paris chose Aphrodite, and she promised him that Helen, wife of Menelaus, would be his wife. Paris then prepared to set off for Sparta to capture Helen. Twin prophets Cassandra and Helenus tried to persuade him against such action, as did his mother, Hecuba. But Paris would not listen and he set off for Sparta. In Sparta, Menelaus, husband of Helen, treated Paris as a royal guest. However, when Menelaus left Sparta to go to a funeral, Paris abducted Helen (who perhaps went willingly) and also carried off much of Menelaus' wealth. In Troy, Helen and Paris were married. This occured around 1200 B.C. (Wood, 16).