10 Questions
Who brought the golden apple to the wedding?
Eris
Which three goddesses claimed the golden apple?
Hera, Athena, Aphrodite
What did Aphrodite offer Paris to bribe him?
Great power and wealth
Who did the three goddesses turn to for judgment?
Paris
What inscription was on the golden apple?
For the Fairest
Who was not invited to the wedding of Thetis and Peleus?
Eris
What did Eris bring with her to the wedding?
A golden apple
Who did the three goddesses turn to for judgment?
Paris
What did Hera offer Paris to bribe him?
Great power
Which three goddesses claimed the golden apple?
Hera, Athena, Aphrodite
Study Notes
The Story of the Golden Apple
- Eris, the goddess of discord, brought the golden apple to the wedding of Thetis and Peleus, causing chaos.
The Golden Apple Incident
- The golden apple was inscribed with the phrase "for the fairest."
- The three goddesses who claimed the golden apple were Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera.
The Judgment of Paris
- The three goddesses turned to Paris, a prince of Troy, for judgment on who was the fairest.
- Aphrodite offered Paris the hand of Helen of Sparta in marriage to bribe him.
- Hera offered Paris power and wealth to bribe him.
Consequences of the Incident
- Eris was not invited to the wedding of Thetis and Peleus, which led to her bringing the golden apple to the wedding.
- The incident sparked the famous Judgment of Paris, which eventually led to the Trojan War.
Test your knowledge of Greek mythology with this quiz on the legendary tale of the Golden Apple of Discord. From the wedding of Thetis and Peleus to the events leading to the Trojan War, see how well you know this pivotal story in Greek mythology.
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