The apple of discord holds great significance in Greek myths as it initiated the events leading to the Trojan War. According to legend, the goddess Eris threw the apple among the gods, inscribed with “For the fairest,” sparking a quarrel among Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena. This competition culminated in Paris of Troy awarding the apple to Aphrodite, who promised him the love of the most beautiful mortal, resulting in conflict among the gods and warfare among mankind.