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apple of discord

noun

, Classical Mythology.
  1. a golden apple inscribed “For the fairest,” thrown by Eris, goddess of discord, among the gods. Its award by Paris to Aphrodite caused events that led to the Trojan War.


apple of discord

noun

  1. Greek myth a golden apple inscribed "For the fairest" It was claimed by Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, to whom Paris awarded it, thus beginning a chain of events that led to the Trojan War
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apple of discord

  1. In classical mythology , an apple of gold thrown into a banquet of the gods and goddesses by the goddess Discord, who had not been invited. The apple had “For the Fairest” written on it. When three goddesses claimed it, the choice among them was referred to the handsome Paris , prince of Troy . ( See Judgment of Paris .)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of apple of discord1

First recorded in 1640–50
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Example Sentences

The apple of discord is Helen’s house, now rented, set on an acre abutting a state nature reserve.

Children separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border is another apple of discord on the American conscience.

Sixty years after his death, the bishop has once again become an apple of discord.

The apple of discord, the arrows of Philoctetes, the invulnerability of Achilles, and similar fancies, are the additions of later poets.

She would prove an apple of discord; she is too pretty.

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