L8 The Judgement of Paris

Question 1

Who and which god is not invited at the wedding of Thetis and Peleus?

Answer 1

Eris, goddess of trouble and discord

Question 2

Who were the 3 goddesses who fought for the Apple of Discord?

Answer 2

Athena, goddess of war and wisdom
Aphrodite, goddess of beauty
Hera, goddess of marraige

Question 3

He was made to be the judge by Zeus because he had a reputation for making fair decisions unswayed by outside influences.

Answer 3

Paris

Question 4

“That (apple) is obviously for me. No other goddess is as graceful as I am or makes a lovely home as I do.”

Answer 4

Hera

Question 5

“The apple is obviously for me. I am the fairest. I make the wisest decisions, and I am stronger, braver goddess than either of you.”

Answer 5

Athena

Question 6

“I think the apple must be for me. I am the fairest. I am the most beautiful, most charming, most wonderfully delight goddess of all.”

Answer 6

Aphrodite

Question 7

Who are the parents of Paris

Answer 7

King Priam and Queen Hecuba

Question 8

The three goddesses bribed Paris with gifts. What did each of them bribed him with?

Answer 8

• Hera: wealth and power
• Athena: wisdom and victory in war
• Aphrodite: the most beautiful woman, Helen of Sparta

Question 9

Who did Paris pick?

Answer 9

Aphrodite. He was love-structed by Helen