Place of Origin: Ancient Greece
Origin Date: Prominent in Greek mythology from the Archaic period (~8th century BCE)
Domain: Strife, discord
Symbols: Golden Apple
Attributes: Inciting conflict, chaos
Religion: Greek mythology
Description
Eris is the personification of strife and discord. She is infamous for initiating the events leading to the Trojan War by throwing the Golden Apple of Discord at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. As a daughter of Nyx, she embodies chaos and is often depicted as a disruptive force in myths.
Relations: Nyx (mother), various personifications as children (e.g., Ponos, Lethe)
Epithets: None widely recorded
Equivalents: Roman: Discordia
Iconography: Depicted with a mischievous or malevolent demeanor, often holding the Golden Apple.
Worship Beliefs and Practices
Not actively worshipped; more feared as a symbol of chaos.
Narratives
The Golden Apple of Discord: Her role in sparking the Judgment of Paris and the Trojan War.
Eris and the Gods: Her interactions with other deities, often causing conflict.
Sacred Texts: Mentioned in The Iliad by Homer (~8th century BCE)