The Golden Apple of Discord Review

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What is the Golden Apple of Discord?

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A mythical object in Greek mythology that was inscribed with 'To the fairest' and caused a dispute among the goddesses.

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Who threw the Golden Apple at the wedding?

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Eris, the goddess of discord, threw the apple because she was not invited to the wedding.

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What was the significance of the Golden Apple?

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It led to a competition among the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite for the title of 'the fairest', ultimately causing the Trojan War.

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Who were the three goddesses that competed for the Golden Apple?

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Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite.

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What did Paris have to do with the Golden Apple?

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Paris was chosen to decide which goddess would receive the Golden Apple.

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What bribe did Aphrodite offer Paris?

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Aphrodite promised Paris the love of the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen.

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What was the outcome of Paris choosing Aphrodite?

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Paris's choice led to Helen leaving her husband, Menelaus, which sparked the Trojan War.

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What was Eris's motivation for throwing the Golden Apple?

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Eris was angry for not being invited to the wedding of Peleus and Thetis.

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What did Hera offer Paris as a bribe?

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Hera promised Paris power and wealth.

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What did Athena offer Paris as a bribe?

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Athena promised Paris wisdom and the ability to be a great warrior.