Golden Apple- "Gift" from Eris
The legendary epic battle, the Trojan War, is an amazing legend, explaining in detail the beliefs of the Greeks and how their gods were! My favourite part about the Trojan War is how it started which is not as well known as the other heroic and atrocious deeds! Here's how it goes:
Thetis, a nymph-goddess, was engaged to Peleus, a king and son of Aiakos. All the gods and goddesses were invited to the wedding, ou at least almost all of them were invited. Eris, the goddess of spite was neglected and she made them pay dearly.
On the jour of the wedding, all the gods and goddesses arrived with many...
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