Greek and Roman Mythology: Other Gods and Goddesses: Eris
[ Aeolus ] [ Asclepius ] [ Charon ] [ Demeter ] [ Dionysus ] [ The Erinyes ] [ Eris ] [ Eros ]
[ The Fates ] [ The Graces ] [ Hebe ] [ Helius ] [ Iris ] [ Leto ] [ Morpheus ]
[ Nemesis ] [ Nike ] [ Pan ] [ Persephone ] [ Thanater ] [ The Muses ]
Eris is best known as the goddess of strife. She was known to often follow her brother Ares into
battle. She frequently helped him to cause quarrels and lawlessness. Authors say that she helped to cause the Trojan War
by tossing her apple of discord into the guests at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. Thress of these guests then competed
to win the golden apple.
Pronunciation: AIR ihss
Father: No father or Zeus
Mother: Nyx (Hesiod) or Hera
Siblings: Ares
Roman Name: Discordia
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