GoddessAphrodite

Dear Diary, June 1, 2000BC I have just returned from the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. It was wonderful. About halfway through the night, Eres showed up (apparently uninvited) and rolled the most beautiful golden apple into the room. It was like nothing I had ever seen before. The back of the apple read καλλίστ ῃ , or "To the Fairest". Of course I had to go claim it. It was addressed to me after all. Next thing I knew, Hera and Athena show up, expecting to claim my gift. At that very moment Zues arrived and being the mighty god he is, I was totally confident he would give me the apple. I am the obvious choice after all. But NO, he decided to go call on Paris, the most handsome of the mortal men to help him make the decision. Realizing that I would be required to prove myself the fairest, I came up with a foolproof plan.

I must admit that the other goddess' bribes __almost__ matched mine. Hera offered Paris the opportunity to become king and be very popular among his people. Paris declined, hoping Athena would offer something even better. Athena, honoured Paris' wish. She offered him the chance to be wise among the gods. Thank goodness I stepped in when I did, Paris looked like he was about to jump on the opportunity ...

Oh dear, someone is at the door... I'll tell you more about this later.  Aphrodite

Dear Diary, June 4, 2000BC  Sorry I didn't finish telling you about my story. Where was I? Oh yes, After Athena offered her gift, I topped that offer by telling Paris I could give him the most beautiful woman in the world as his wife. Helen of Sparta is just slightly more beautiful than me, making her the __most__ beautiful. So obviously, he chose me to own the apple.

Later, when I was arranging the gift for Paris, I came across a problem I had not encountered while thinking my plan through. Helen was already married to Menelaus.  I could not disappoint Paris; so I went through with my promise, and broke up Helen and Menelaus  to allow Paris to be with the most beautiful woman. This was the first time I had ever used my powers to break a love bond. I feel absolutely terrible about it. Surely Zeus was not pleased with how my powers were used. I wasn't thinking straight when I gave that offer to Paris. In my mind, it did not look like it would involve breaking a bond between two lovers. Oh well, no one can do anything about it now. If I try to fix this problem, it will just end up breaking the hearts of more innocent people. Well, it is over now, no more harm can come to this situation. Talk to you (hopefully about something else) later.  Aphrodite

Dear Diary, June 7, 2000BC  Oh no!!! This is disastrous! I was wrong Diary. This situation did get worse! Menelaus' brother, Agamemnon, has become furious because I have given his sister-in-law to Paris. A fight has now started over Helen and Paris has taken her to Troy for safe keeping. Agamemnon has raised his army and is leading them to Troy to win back Helen.

I don't know what to do, Diary. I'm afraid that I will be blamed for starting this war. I'm sure Helen is just as afraid as I am. After all, she does have two men fighting over her. I have thought about going to fight with Paris, but now I am thinking I should just stay out of the way.

This whole problem started with my ego. I guess it's karma. Well I will talk to you later, Diary. I need some time to think things through. One thing is for sure, next time I have to use my powers, I am going to make sure no one gets hurt in the process.

 Aphrodite Emma Brown 7-4 656 Words