Eris is the Greek goddess of strife and discord. She is often depicted as a personification of chaos and is the daughter of Nyx, the goddess of night. Eris is known for her role in the Trojan War, where she threw a golden apple into a gathering of gods and goddesses, leading to the famous 'Judgment of Paris'. She is also known for her role in the Iliad, where she incites the Achaeans to fight against the Trojans.