Eris/Discordia

**Eris** is the Greek goddess of chaos, discord, and strife. Her Roman counterpart is **Discordia**.

## Basic Info

### Alias

Erida, Lady Strife, Goddess of Discord, Strife, Chaos, Spite, Mom (By her children), Starter of The Trojan War

## Family Info

### Siblings

* Angelos, Eileithyia, Enyo, and Hebe (Sisters)
* Ares and Hephaestus (Brothers)
* Zamaya Reynoso, Isaac Reynoso, Tempest Leos (Paternal half-siblings)
* Ophelia Pena, Aubrey Pena, Julian Jove, Hera Fernández, (Maternal half-siblings)

### Offspring

Dysnomia, Ponos, Atë, Lethe, Limos, Algos, Hysminai, Makhai, Phonoi, Androktasiai, Neikea, Amphilogiai, Horkos, Pseudea, Logoi (Immortal children)Diana Silver and Philip Priam

### Extended Family

* Hestia, Demeter, Kelene (Aunts)
* Poseidon and Hades (Uncles)
* Emily Garcia, Carlos Rodriguez, Talia Prevost, Caspian Portal, Moana de Mare (Cousins)
* Leo Guzman, Marko Bachinski, Ryan Anderson, Oscar Vasquez, Anatole Mycenaean, Gabriel Sandoval (Nephews)
* Quiara Crest, Esperanza Vasquez, Evelyn Dare, Sadie Torres (Nieces)

## History

### Early Life

Eris was born from the protogenoi Nyx (Night) through parthenogenesis (even though Eris was born from a Primordial, she is not one herself. Eris is the personification of Strife). She drives the conflicts and disputes of both gods and men. Though despised by the Olympians, they respected her power.

### The Birth of Philip

Eris saw just how handsome Paris was and like his chaotic back story (see link) and as most gods do, went to see him. Paris was surprised to see the goddess of chaos speaking to him of all people, and seeing her chaotic divine beauty began to flirt with her (Because this is Paris we're talking about), which Eris responded with her own flirts. That night, the two ended up in bed with each other, but in the morning, Eris was gone. Paris had thought that it was just a simple one night stand, but a few months later, Eris came to the place on the place walls where she had met Paris and handed him a bundle of blankets with a child in side. Eris explained that this was their son, and that Paris would have to raise him. Paris said he would try and Eris gave him a smile and left back to Olympus.

### The Judgement of Paris

When the Nereid Thetis was married to the mortal hero Peleus as a reward for his undying devotion to the gods, only Eris wasn't invited to attend the celebrations on Mount Pelion as a wedding is a joyous occasion and strife wouldn't be welcome there. Offended, she snuck into the dining hall and threw a golden apple that was inscribed: "For the fairest" in the midst of the gods. Every goddess claimed the fruit for themselves and the decision came down to three: Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera. Zeus was made the judge but he feared the prospect of having to judge the goddesses. Instead, he named a mortal, Paris of Troy (Eris's lover), to preside over the three who each tried to bribe him for the apple.

In exchange of choosing them, the goddesses offered rewards to Paris: Hera promised him rule over Asia, Athena would give him wisdom in battle, and Aphrodite offered him the hand of the most beautiful woman in the world. Paris ultimately chose Aphrodite and with her aid, he wooed Zeus' daughter, Helen, and returned to Troy with her. Indignant, both Athena and Hera swore vengeance on Paris for scorning them and would play major roles in his downfall. Unfortunately for Paris, Helen was already married to King Menelaus of Sparta, who initiated a series of events that would destroy not only Paris and his family, but his people as well.

### The Trojan War

During the war, Eris rode into battle on the side of the Trojans, alongside Ares and Enyo. It was at Troy that she became known as the Lady of Sorrow. In one battle, she fought in the defense of Aphrodite’s son, Aeneas, but mostly roamed the battlefield to spread bloodshed and carnage among the warriors.

## Personality

Eris is feared for her unforgiving, wrathful nature. Eris loved watching the arguments of others and whenever people feuded, argued or bickered, she was in the middle of it all. She created discord in marriages, causing distrust and disagreement between couples so that over time the love would be lost. She could make people resent someone else’s good skills or fortune and was always the first to instigate any argument. Some say that the reason for her unpleasant character was the fact that her parents Zeus and Hera were always fighting, distrusting and disagreeing with each other. Eris was viewed as a harsh goddess who enjoyed unhappiness and turmoil and although she never took sides in any argument, she happily witnessed the suffering of every person involved in it. Eris can be loving, however, as she does lover her children, along with her loves, very much missing Paris and loving Draven when they first met, but then going to hate him after she learned what Draven had done too Diana. Many deities describes Eris as destructive, unpredictable, and impossible to control. While she is not particularly violent, Eris can use anyone's darkest secrets against them. Over the years, the Gods and Goddesses have done their best to appease Eris to avoid any fallout.

## Appearance

Eris has shining eyes and a smile like of a serial killer. Eris appears as a slender woman with pale skin, long, straight dark hair and blood-red lips. She is seen wearing a white dress with gray lining along with golden accessories, such as bracelets on her wrists.

## Powers and Abilties

### Goddess Powers

As her powers were able to affect the gods, it can be stated that Eris is considerably more powerful then her status as a non-Olympian implies, such as Nemesis, Thanatos and Hypnos.

* **Chaos Manipulation**: As the Goddess of Chaos, Eris has absolute and divine authority over chaos.
* **Strife Manipulation**: As the Goddess of Strife, Eris has absolute and divine authority over strife.
* **Discord Manipulation**: As the Goddess of Discord, Eris has absolute and divine authority over discord.
* **Umbrakinesis**: Strangely, Eris can control and manipulate shadows. She displayed this ability by making the area around herself darker. She appears to have inherited
* **Wings Manifestation**: Eris has wings which she uses from to time.

## Attributes

* Her attributes include the Golden Apple, the hissing snake, burning torches, the poniard, and African Blackwood.

## Trivia

1. Eris, the largest known dwarf planet in the solar system, is named after her.
2. Eris, a genus of spiders, is named after her.
3. In many Greek myths, Eris was the daughter of Nyz and Erebos.
4. Eris is frequently associated with Enyo, twin sister to Ares.
5. The word "Discord" derives from Discordia, the name by which the Romans referred to her.
6. The religion Discordianism is named after her Roman counterpart, Discordia.
7. Her Egyptian counterpart is Apophis.
8. Her Norse counterpart is Loki.