Myths and Legends 132B-Trojan War: Some Foolish Thing
Jan 16, 2019
Witness the legendary transformation of Helen of Sparta into Helen of Troy, igniting a war with the allure of love and jealousy. Discover the comical but alarming Lukrakata, a toothless predator sporting a dorky smile who uses mimicry to trap its prey. Unravel the classic tale of the golden apple, where divine disputes spark human conflicts, and learn how oaths lead unwitting Greeks to the battlefield. This compelling narrative of desire, betrayal, and folly intertwines myth and humor.
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Miraculous Birth Of Helen
- Leta gave birth to three human children and then an egg that hatched into Helen after Zeus visited her in the form of a goose.
- The midwife revealed the egg and Leta named the newborn Helen, making her both miraculous and tied to divine interference.
Zeus Outsources A Dangerous Decision
- Zeus refuses to judge the beauty contest between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite and looks for an impartial mortal judge.
- Passing judgment to a mortal sets in motion divine rivalry and human consequences.
Shepherd Chosen To Judge The Goddesses
- Paris, a shepherd, is chosen by Hermes to judge the goddesses after proving himself at bullfights on Mount Ida.
- Hermes gives Paris the golden apple inscribed 'to the fairest' and the three goddesses appear for judgment.