apple of discord

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Definition von apple of discord im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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Definition von apple of discord im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

An object or topic which sows dissension and anger

object of controversy or conflict, apple thrown into a banquet of gods and goddesses by the goddess discord (Classical Mythology)

(classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris (goddess of discord--who had not been invited); the apple had `for the fairest' written on it and Hera and Athena and Aphrodite all claimed it; when Paris (prince of Troy) awarded it to Aphrodite it began a chain of events that led to the Trojan War

Silbentrennung

ap·ple of dis·cord

Türkische aussprache

äpıl ıv dîskôrd

Aussprache

/ˈapəl əv ˈdəskôrd/ /ˈæpəl əv ˈdɪskɔːrd/

Etymologie

() With reference to the golden apple in Greek mythology, inscribed ‘for the fairest female’, which sparked dissent among the gods and led to the judgment of Paris, and ultimately to the Trojan war.