eris
/ˈɛrɪs/
noun
- In Greek mythology, the goddess of strife, discord, and chaos.
- In ancient stories, Eris is often shown as a troublemaker who delights in conflict.
- The myth says Eris threw a golden apple into a wedding feast, sparking a famous quarrel.
- Eris was known for causing arguments among the gods and mortals alike.
- A dwarf planet in our solar system, discovered in 2005, located beyond Neptune.
- Astronomers study Eris to learn more about the outer reaches of our solar system.
- The discovery of Eris led to a new classification for planets and dwarf planets.
- Eris is one of the largest known dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt.