The story of the apple of discord in Greek mythology centers on a golden apple inscribed with “To the fairest.” It sparked a quarrel among the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite during the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. The dispute led to the involvement of Paris, who ultimately awarded the apple to Aphrodite in exchange for the love of Helen of Troy. This event set off a chain of events that culminated in the Trojan War, illustrating themes of pride, desire, and the disastrous consequences of human and divine jealousy.