https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1 Made with a creative frenzy en-us 2020-08-12 14:29:51 UTC 2020-08-26 11:13:08 UTC hello@padlet.com marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677564502 It was the wedding day of Peleus, King of Phthia, and Thetis, a goddess of the sea. Zeus, King of the Gods, threw a banquet to celebrate their union and all the gods and godesses of the realm were invited, except for Eris, the goddess of discord. For reasons that will become apparent, Eris was not a popular wedding guest. ]]> 2020-08-12 17:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677564502 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677570567 Despite not being invited, Eris had found out about the wedding and was very angry that Zeus had not asked her to the banquet. When the banquet was in full sway and the guests were having a ball, she made her grand entrance and the guests fell silent in horror. She stalked in, placed an item on the table in front of the bride and groom, and walked out. 

A nervous friend of the groom picked the item up. It was a golden apple, with something written on it... "To the fairest of all," he read aloud.  ]]> 2020-08-12 18:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677570567 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677579210 2020-08-12 18:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677579210 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677585351 2020-08-12 18:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677585351 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677621298 2020-08-12 18:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677621298 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677625745 "It's clearly meant for me,"  declared Hera, Zeus' wife and goddess of marriage. "I am the most beautiful goddess, as well as being your queen."

"As if!" exclaimed Athene. "I'm not only fairer than you but younger as well, my *darling" step-mama!"

While Hera sputtered in shock, Aphrodite sashayed forward. "I think you're forgetting that *I* am the goddess of love and beauty. I am the most beautiful and the apple is mine by rights!"]]> 2020-08-12 18:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677625745 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677640135 2020-08-12 18:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677640135 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677643572 2020-08-12 18:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677643572 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677653993 The three goddesses glared at each other, then turned and stared accusingly at Zeus. He hastily held his hands up. 

"Ladies, ladies, no need to squabble. What we need is... an independent judge! I know just the fellow, a young shepherd, very good family, a sensible young man. He will give us an impartial verdict."

Zeus snapped his fingers and all four were transported to a hillside, where a handsome young man stood among a flock of goats. Paris of Troy gaped and stared at the divinities in wonder.]]> 2020-08-12 18:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677653993 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677781323 2020-08-12 20:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677781323 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677792491 2020-08-12 20:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677792491 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677799627 2020-08-12 20:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677799627 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677806136 2020-08-12 20:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677806136 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677923580 2020-08-12 22:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677923580 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677924724 Zeus explained the nature of the contest to the Paris, and the young man agreed to judge the contest. 

Hera stepped forward alluringly. Paris thought she was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. 

"Paris of Troy, I am clearly the most beautiful goddess in all the world. If you choose me, I shall make you the most powerful man in the world, King of all of Europe and Asia!"

Paris' eyes widened even further, and he stared expectantly at the other two goddesses. Surely they could not offer as much?]]> 2020-08-12 22:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677924724 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677929801 2020-08-12 22:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677929801 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677930804 2020-08-12 22:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677930804 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677931488 2020-08-12 22:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677931488 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677934389 Sure enough, Athene stepped forward next. He couldn't believe; she was more beautiful than the goddess before. Those grey eyes, steady but fierce, staring directly into his...  

"If you choose me, I shall make you the wisest man in the world. You shall have skill in war greater than any other!"

This tempted Paris greatly, but he paused. Wisdom was wonderful, but as a mere shepherd boy, would he ever go to war? Whereas being king was more certain. He wondered what the third goddess would offer him. ]]> 2020-08-12 23:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677934389 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677938196 Aphrodite glided towards Paris, stepping so close to him that he could feel her breath on his cheek. He couldn't move. Neither of the other goddesses had come so close. Her scent, the warmth of her skin... 

She slowly whispered into his ear, "If you choose me, I shall make you the most beautiful woman in the world fall in love with you."

Paris didn't hesitate. "You. I choose you. You are the fairest."

He hardly heard the curses of the other two goddesses as  Aphrodite softly laughed in triumph. She filled his senses completely, all he could hear and see was her. The memory of her lingered with him after the gods had left to return to the wedding celebrations. ]]> 2020-08-12 23:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677938196 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677949178 And so it was that Paris' choice destined him to win the love of Helen of Troy. If he had only known that he would dooming his kingdom... ]]> 2020-08-12 23:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/677949178 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679224750 2020-08-13 18:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679224750 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679227561 2020-08-13 18:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679227561 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679324358 2020-08-13 19:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679324358 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679328601 2020-08-13 19:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679328601 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679333573 2020-08-13 19:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679333573 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679342772 2020-08-13 19:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679342772 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679344868 2020-08-13 19:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679344868 marisathrippleton https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679351291 2020-08-13 19:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/marisathrippleton/storyboard1/wish/679351291