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"Difficult as the judgment of Paris" is a metaphor referring to a sub-myth from The Iliad. Paris, the prince of Troy who ldoes not know his identity and leads the life of a cowherd because a prophet told his parents to abandon him, is given a task by Zeus. At a goddess' wedding, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite argue over who is the prettiest out of the three of them. Zeus, not wanting to decide, gives Paris, a random mortal, this task. It is very difficult for him to reach a decision, for all three of the goddesses bribe him. Athena offers wisdom and invincibility. Hera offers all of Asia. And Aphrodite offers him Helen, the beautiful Queen of Sparta. Although Paris chooses Aphrodite at the end, it was a very tough choice.
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Answer"Difficult as the judgment of Paris" is a metaphor referring to a sub-myth from The Iliad. Paris, the prince of Troy who ldoes not know his identity and leads the life of a cowherd because a prophet told his parents to abandon him, is given a task by Zeus. At a goddess' wedding, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite argue over who is the prettiest out of the three of them. Zeus, not wanting to decide, gives Paris, a random mortal, this task. It is very difficult for him to reach a decision, for all three of the goddesses bribe him. Athena offers wisdom and invincibility. Hera offers all of Asia. And Aphrodite offers him Helen, the beautiful Queen of Sparta. Although Paris chooses Aphrodite at the end, it was a very tough choice.
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Prestent day meaning of as difficult as the judgment of Paris?
The judgment of Paris originally was a contest between the goddesses Aphrodite, Hera and Athena for who was the fairest - a difficult choice regardless of the decision. Today it means a difficult decision.
What was a cause of the Trojan war?
Judgment of Paris
Who was the goddess that won in the judgment of Paris?
Aphorditie.
How did the judgment of Paris start the Trojan war?
As thanks for letting her win, Aphrodite helped Paris abduct, Helen, Queen of Sparta, to Troy.
Who was Hector's brother?
Paris, whose judgment started the Trojan war and the younger prince of Troy.
