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1. Title: The Judgement of Paris
In Greek mythology, "The Judgement of Paris" is a tale that recounts the story of Paris, a
prince of Troy, who was tasked with choosing the most beautiful goddess among Hera,
Athena, and Aphrodite. The story begins with the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, where
all the gods and goddesses were invited except for Eris, the goddess of discord.
Angered by this exclusion, Eris decides to wreak havoc by tossing a golden apple
inscribed with the words "To the Fairest" into the midst of the festivities.
As the golden apple rolls to a stop, it becomes a source of contention among Hera,
Athena, and Aphrodite, each believing herself to be the rightful recipient of the title of
the fairest goddess. Zeus, unwilling to arbitrate the dispute, appoints Paris, a mortal
prince of Troy, to judge the matter. Each goddess attempts to sway Paris by offering him
a bribe: Hera promises him power and wealth, Athena offers him wisdom and victory in
battle, and Aphrodite tempts him with the love of the most beautiful woman in the
world, Helen of Sparta.
Paris, unable to resist the allure of Aphrodite's offer, chooses her as the fairest goddess,
igniting a chain of events that ultimately leads to the Trojan War. Paris's decision
enrages Hera and Athena, leading to their animosity towards Troy and their eventual
involvement in the war against the city. The Judgement of Paris serves as a cautionary
tale about the consequences of vanity, jealousy, and the power of divine intervention in
the affairs of mortals.
As a group, we discussed "The Judgement of Paris" and its surprising events. Here's a
summary of our discussion, with the use of discourse markers of surprise:
 "Surprisingly, the whole conflict started because Eris, the goddess of discord, wasn't
invited to the wedding."
 "I was shocked to learn that Zeus didn't want to decide who was the fairest goddess, so
he left it to a mortal prince, Paris."
 "It's astonishing how easily Paris was swayed by Aphrodite's bribe of love, especially
considering the other offers from Hera and Athena."
 "I couldn't believe that Paris's decision led to the Trojan War, one of the most significant
conflicts in Greek mythology."

2.  "It's remarkable how a simple act of judgement sparked such catastrophic
consequences, showing the power and influence of the gods over mortal affairs."
In conclusion, "The Judgement of Paris" is filled with surprising twists and turns that
underscore the complex relationships between gods and mortals in Greek mythology.