Judgement of Paris

The Judgment of Paris is a myth from Greek mythology in which a young prince named Paris is asked to decide who is the fairest among three goddesses: Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. Each offers him bribes: Hera promises power, Athena offers wisdom, and Aphrodite offers the love of the most beautiful mortal woman, Helen. Paris awards the prize to Aphrodite, leading to the abduction of Helen and ultimately sparking the Trojan War. This story explains the origins of crucial events in Greek mythology and highlights themes of choice, beauty, and consequence.