What Did Hera Athena and Aphrodite Offer Paris?

By Robert Palmer

In Greek mythology, Paris was a prince of Troy who was asked to judge which of the three goddesses, Hera, Athena or Aphrodite, was the most beautiful. Each goddess offered him a bribe in exchange for his vote. This decision ultimately led to the Trojan War.

Hera, the queen of the gods and wife of Zeus, offered Paris power and wealth beyond measure if he chose her as the most beautiful goddess. She promised to make him a king over all mortals and promised him unparalleled success in battle. Paris must have been tempted by her offer since he had always dreamed of being a powerful ruler.

Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare, offered Paris victory in all his battles if he chose her as the most beautiful goddess. She also promised to make him wise beyond his years and give him the ability to lead men into battle with great skill. Athena’s offer must have been tempting for Paris since he was known for his bravery in battle.

Finally, Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty offered Paris love beyond measure if he chose her as the most beautiful goddess. She promised that Helen of Sparta would be his wife and that she would be the most beautiful woman in all of Greece. This promise ultimately led to Paris choosing Aphrodite as the most beautiful goddess.

In conclusion, each of these three powerful Greek goddesses offered something unique to Paris in exchange for his vote in their beauty contest. Hera offered power and wealth beyond measure while Athena promised victory in all battles.

However, it was Aphrodite’s promise of love that ultimately swayed Paris’s decision and led to his downfall. The story serves as a reminder that even those who are powerful can be influenced by desire and temptation.

Summary

  • Hera offered power and wealth beyond measure.
  • Athena promised victory in all battles.
  • Aphrodite promised love beyond measure, including Helen of Sparta as his wife.

Conclusion

In conclusion, each of these three powerful Greek goddesses offered something unique to Paris in exchange for his vote in their beauty contest.