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the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
a town in northeastern Texas
a figure in Greek mythology who was the prince of Troy and was known for his role in the Trojan War, including his abduction of Helen, which was said to have sparked the conflict
Who is "Paris"?
Paris is a character from Greek mythology, best known for his role in the events leading up to the Trojan War. He was a prince of Troy and is famous for his involvement in the judgment of Paris, a mythological contest among the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite for the title of the fairest. Paris awarded the title to Aphrodite, who promised him the love of the most beautiful mortal woman, Helen of Sparta. His abduction of Helen, who was already married, led to the outbreak of the Trojan War. Paris's story highlights themes of love, beauty, and the consequences of personal choices on a grand scale.
sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae