Illiad Background

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Thetis marries Peleus, the King of Phtia. Eris (Goddess of Mistakes) isn't invtied so she throws a golden apple for the most beautiful to collect.

Three reach for it:

Hera - Goddess of Marriage, wife/sister of Zeus

Athena - Goddess of War and Wisdom

Aphrodite - Goddess of Love and Sex

JUDGEMENT OF PARIS - mortal, has to decide which is most beautiful, son of Priam and Hercuba - Queen of Troy

Bribes

Athena: victory in war/tactics

Hera: power

Aphrodite: Helen of Sparta

Background of the Iliad

Helen of Sparta