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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).
What else can I help you with?
What side was Zeus on in the Trojan war?
Zeus and Apollo remained impartial in the Trojan War.
Why was Helen called Helen of Troy?
She was queen of Sparta, but taken to Troy by the Trojan Prince Paris.
Was Paris the name of a Trojan prince?
Prince Paris, was a Trojan Prince, the son of Priam, King of Troy. He eloped with Helen, Queen of Sparta. This was one of the immediate causes of the Trojan war
Who does Zeus send the three goddesses vying for the golden apple to for a judgment?
Zeus appointed Paris, the prince of Troy, to choose between Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera for the most beautiful. He chose Aphrodite, and was given Helen, which started the Trojan war.
Which daugher of Zeus was the cause of the Trojan war?
Athena
Who is Zeus male lover?
In Greek mythology, Zeus' male lover was Ganymede, a Trojan prince who was taken to Mount Olympus to serve as cupbearer to the gods. Their relationship is often cited as an example of Zeus' romantic entanglements beyond his marriage to Hera.
Is Aquarius the son of Zeus?
There is no Greek mythological figure by the name of Aquarius. The constellation is supposed to represent Ganymede, who was not Zeus's son, but a Trojan prince abducted by Zeus to be the god's cupbearer and lover.
What side was Zeus on in the Trojan war?
Zeus and Apollo remained impartial in the Trojan War.
Why was Helen called Helen of Troy?
She was queen of Sparta, but taken to Troy by the Trojan Prince Paris.
What time did the Trojan war happen?
Helen was taken from Sparta, and ran away with Paris, a prince from Troy.
Which boy did Zeus abduct to be his lover?
Ganymede, a Trojan prince, was abducted by Zeus in the form of an eagle to be his lover and cupbearer on Mount Olympus. Ganymede was known for his extraordinary beauty and was considered the most beautiful among mortals.
Was Paris the name of a Trojan prince?
Prince Paris, was a Trojan Prince, the son of Priam, King of Troy. He eloped with Helen, Queen of Sparta. This was one of the immediate causes of the Trojan war
Was Zeus a Trojan horse?
No; Zeus was the king of the Greek gods and the lord of the sky.
Zeus and the Trojan war?
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Trojan boy cupbearer to the gods?
In Greek mythology, Ganymede was a Trojan prince who was abducted by Zeus to serve as cupbearer to the gods on Mount Olympus. This act eventually led to Ganymede becoming immortalized as the constellation Aquarius in the night sky.
Who does Zeus send the three goddesses vying for the golden apple to for a judgment?
Zeus appointed Paris, the prince of Troy, to choose between Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera for the most beautiful. He chose Aphrodite, and was given Helen, which started the Trojan war.
Which daugher of Zeus was the cause of the Trojan war?
Athena
