Eris

The goddess of Discord or Strife; she is the daughter of Nyx (Night); the sister and companion of the god of War, Ares.

The children of Eris are:

Algea (Pains),
Amphillogias (Disputes),
Androktasias (Manslaughters),
Ate (Blindness),
Dysnomia (Lawlessness),
Horkos (Oath),
Hysminai (Battles),
Lethe (Forgetfulness),
Limos (Starvation),
Logoi (Lies),
Makhai (Quarrels),
Neikea (Grievances),
Phonoi (Murders), and
Ponos (Hardship).

For more detailed information on Eris I suggest that you consult the Immortals section of this site.

Theogony, line 225+

Shield of Herakles, line 148

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