Eris is the goddess of chaos and the personification of discord. She is even said to delight in human bloodshed. Because of this trait, many associate her with the war-goddess, Enyo. Because of Eris’ frightful nature, she is outcasted. She was the only one who remained uninvited to Peleus and Thetis’ wedding. Everyone has shunned Eris for her unavoidable nature of chaos and discord. …show more content…
Peleus and Thetis planned to get married and invite everyone. Eris was enraged to be the only one left uninvited. In her rage, she throws a golden apple worthy only of the most beautiful. The purpose of this apple was to cause the goddesses Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera to argue. The arguing only worsened until the final result was the Trojan War. Although Eris perfectly displayed her power of discord, she was simply disappointed. The disapproval of her fellow gods angered her because she sought to be free of her nature. Still, everyone rejected her and doomed her to fall deeper into her own chaotic