Discordia

/dɪsˈkɔɹdiə/ noun

Definition

Discord or disagreement; in mythology, the personification of discord or strife (also the name of the Roman goddess of discord).

Etymology

From Latin Discordia, the name of the Roman goddess of discord and strife (equivalent to Greek Eris). The word comes from discordis, meaning discord or disagreement.

Kelly Says

Discordia was actually so disruptive that the other gods tried to avoid inviting her to parties—according to myth, her uninvited appearance at a wedding led to the famous judgment that started the Trojan War!

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