History of the Trojan War
The history of the Trojan war, just like any other story out of Greek Mythology, begins with the Gods.
It is said that all the Gods gathered at the marriage of Peleus and Thetis and they all brought gifts. However, Eris, the goddess of Discord, was stopped at the door by Hermes. She was angered and so she threw her gift from the door. It was an apple with the words 'To The Fairest' inscribed on it. This apple became a source of conflict between three goddesses: Hera, Athena and Aphrodite.
All the three felt that each of them deserved the apple. None of the gods wanted to judge because choosing one would ensure the wrath of the other two. Finally, the conflict took them to Hermes, who led them to Paris, who was a prince of Troy. The three goddesses appeared naked to Paris, but he was still unable to judge them. So then, they offered him bribes. Hera offered him control of Asia Minor and political power if he chose her. Athena offered him the abilities of the greatest warriors, skill in battle and wisdom if he chose her. Aphrodite offered him the love of the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen of Sparta, if he chose her.
Of course, Paris chose Aphrodite. This action set in motion several things which would eventually culminate in the Trojan War.
It is said that all the Gods gathered at the marriage of Peleus and Thetis and they all brought gifts. However, Eris, the goddess of Discord, was stopped at the door by Hermes. She was angered and so she threw her gift from the door. It was an apple with the words 'To The Fairest' inscribed on it. This apple became a source of conflict between three goddesses: Hera, Athena and Aphrodite.
All the three felt that each of them deserved the apple. None of the gods wanted to judge because choosing one would ensure the wrath of the other two. Finally, the conflict took them to Hermes, who led them to Paris, who was a prince of Troy. The three goddesses appeared naked to Paris, but he was still unable to judge them. So then, they offered him bribes. Hera offered him control of Asia Minor and political power if he chose her. Athena offered him the abilities of the greatest warriors, skill in battle and wisdom if he chose her. Aphrodite offered him the love of the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen of Sparta, if he chose her.
Of course, Paris chose Aphrodite. This action set in motion several things which would eventually culminate in the Trojan War.