All This For A Golden Apple? The Judgement Of Paris EXPLAINED.
Let's get one thing straight - mythology changes A LOT. There are so many differing versions of each story that my only advice to you all is to bear this in mind! If you need any SPECIFIC version of the characters discussed in this video or their narrative, please see the various texts in which they are addressed. This video is PURELY a very general overview of the Judgement Of Paris, but do remember that there is a lot of nuance here in the different ancient authors.
BUT! The Judgement Of Paris is SUCH an important moment in all of mythology that it simply had to be mentioned in this playlist! It's genuinely difficult to read any mythological tale without some reference to the Trojan War or the heroes who played a role within it, so it's only right that we highlight what started the whole fiasco in the first place.
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As a fellow Hellenistic civilization geek since the late 1980's, I find Erica's presentations thoroughly entertaining. Our rich heritage from this people and historical period is far from simple and I really appreciate the insigbts this channel provides. Thanks!
In college/uni, I took a class called "Classical Tradition in Film", where our final project was to make a short film based on mythology. We turned the judgment of Paris into a Miss World-style beauty contest, and added in subplots of Persephone and Psyche also vying for the apple, only to be taken out of the competition by the three elder goddesses. Dionysus also tried to enter the competition, but was too drunk to make it through the first round. We had so much fun with it! Also, the ONE TIME Zeus made a smart decision regarding women.
@factfire9810
Ай бұрын
I can totally imagine Dionysus trying to get in this competition. You guys are brilliant for this idea.
I want to know why the Greeks were so obsessed with golden apples. One of the Labours of Herakles was to retrieve some golden apples from the Far West, and there's also the story of Atalanta.
thanks for another awesome video! also, l've always loved the quintessential book/s displayed in the background 🥹💓 I find myself adding them in my library as well
@MoAnInc
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching 🙏
Fab video as ever !. Just seen that Robin Waterfield has a new translation of Aesop's Fables out soon, cannot wait !
@PANTERALEO56
Ай бұрын
Ooooooh!!!
Really interesting myth I didn’t know anything about the golden apple. Absolutely love these myths. I have Hera Jennifer saint’s book coming tomorrow thanks to your review 😊
Love you a lot Monica. I've learnt a lot from you❤❤ keep up the good work love 🤍🤍
@MoAnInc
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It’s Erica* but THANK YOU FOR WATCHING 🫶🏼
One of my favourite myths🍎
@MoAnInc
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I always thought the offers we bribes, but recently thought they would have to use offers. Seeing them in their full divinity would kill him. Right? Or am I missing something
Awesome 😎❤
@MoAnInc
Ай бұрын
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6:36 There is a cool book I like-was it historically true or is it fiction-"The Lord of the Rings"? Since I can't find it behind you, it might be a hidden book waiting to be opened and read!
Hail Eris!
The Gold apl if ai vos Paris ay. Brobli sus atina.
How old was Achilles when he went with Greeks for trojan war?