The Judgment Of Paris

By Peter Fandel

Book Overview

The Judgment of Paris is a book written by Peter Fandel that explores the famous Greek myth of the same name. The story of the Judgment of Paris centers around a beauty contest between three Greek goddesses: Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. The contest is judged by a mortal man named Paris, who is tasked with deciding which of the three goddesses is the most beautiful. Each goddess offers Paris a bribe in exchange for his vote, and ultimately, he chooses Aphrodite as the winner. This decision leads to a series of events that ultimately lead to the Trojan War.Fandel's book delves into the myth of the Judgment of Paris, exploring the various interpretations and retellings of the story throughout history. The book also examines the cultural significance of the myth and its impact on art, literature, and popular culture. Through his analysis, Fandel explores the themes of beauty, power, and the consequences of making choices based on personal desire. The Judgment of Paris is a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in Greek mythology, art history, or cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432546503
• ISBN13: 9781432546502
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"