Black Ships Before Troy

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What was the city on the northeast coast of the Aegean Sea called?

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Troy

Front

What did Eris, the goddess of discord, do at the wedding feast?

Back

She threw a golden apple onto the table.

Front

Who did Paris give the golden apple to?

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Aphrodite.

Front

What was foretold about Hecuba's last son?

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He would burn down Troy.

Front

Who was Peleus in the excerpt?

Back

King of the Myrmidons.

Front

What role did Eris play in the events leading to the Trojan War?

Back

Eris instigated conflict by throwing the golden apple, leading to the judgment of Paris.

Front

What was the significance of the golden apple in Greek mythology?

Back

The golden apple represented discord and was a catalyst for the events that led to the Trojan War.

Front

Who were the main characters involved in the judgment of Paris?

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Paris, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite.

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What prophecy was associated with Hecuba's son, Paris?

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He was prophesied to bring about the fall of Troy.

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What was the relationship between Peleus and Achilles?

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Peleus was the father of Achilles.