The Arraignment of Paris

The Arraignment of Paris is a scene from the myth of the Trojan War, where Paris, a prince of Troy, is formally charged with judgment and responsibility for choosing the fairest goddess—Leading to the conflict. Historically or theatrically, an “arraignment” involves a person being presented before a court to hear and respond to charges. In this mythic context, Paris’s decision to crown Aphrodite as the most beautiful goddess leads to his confrontation with rival deities and ultimately causes the Trojan War, highlighting themes of judgment, beauty, and divine consequence.