apple of discord

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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
apple of discord

    Расстановка переносов

    ap·ple of dis·cord

    Турецкое произношение

    äpıl ıv dîskôrd

    Произношение

    /ˈapəl əv ˈdəskôrd/ /ˈæpəl əv ˈdɪskɔːrd/

    Этимология

    () 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.
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