Eris facts for kids

Eris is a name that can mean a few different things! Most often, it refers to:

• Eris (mythology), also known as Discordia, who was the goddess of disagreement and chaos in ancient Greek stories.
• Eris (dwarf planet), which is the second-largest known dwarf planet in our Solar System.

Eris can also be:

Eris in Greek Mythology

Eris is a very old character from Greek mythology. She was known as the goddess of arguments and fights. One famous story involving Eris is about the Trojan War. She wasn't invited to a big wedding, so she threw a golden apple into the party. This apple was marked "For the Fairest," which caused a huge argument among the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. This argument eventually led to the start of the Trojan War!

Eris the Dwarf Planet

Eris is a dwarf planet that orbits the Sun far beyond Neptune. It's part of the Kuiper belt, which is a huge ring of icy objects.

Discovery and Size

Eris was discovered in 2005 by a team of astronomers. For a while, scientists thought it was even bigger than Pluto. This discovery helped lead to the decision that Pluto should be called a dwarf planet, not a full planet. Eris is almost the same size as Pluto, making it one of the largest objects in the outer Solar System.

Orbit and Moon

Eris takes a very long time to orbit the Sun, about 557 Earth years! It also has one small moon named Dysnomia.

Fictional Characters Named Eris

Many stories, movies, and games use the name Eris for their characters. Here are a few examples:

• Eris Vanserra is a character from the popular book series A Court of Thorns and Roses.
• Eris Morn is a character you can find in the Destiny video game series.
• Eris the Deceiver is a funny character from the cartoon show The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy.
• Eris is a character in the animated movie Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas.
• Eris also appears in the Lego Legends of Chima theme.
• Eris Boreas Greyrat is a character in the anime and manga series Mushoku Tensei.

Other Things Called Eris

The name Eris is also used for other interesting things:

• Eris (confection) is a traditional sweet treat from a city called Tabriz.
• Eris (fictional planet) is a made-up planet that appears in some video games like Damocles.
• Eris (spider) is the name of a group of small, jumping spiders.
• Eris, Ohio is a small community located in the United States.
• Gilmour Space Technologies#Eris orbital rocket is a type of rocket that can launch things into space.
• The HTC Droid Eris was a type of mobile phone.

People Named Eris

Some people are also named Eris! It can be a name for both boys and girls. Here are a few well-known people:

• Eris Abedini (born 1998) is a professional football player from Switzerland.
• Eris Baker (born 2005) is an American child actress.
• Eris O'Brien (1895-1974) was an Australian leader in the Catholic Church and a historian.
• Eris Paton (1928-2004) was a cricketer from New Zealand.
• Eris Tafaj (born 1980) is an Albanian football player and coach.

See also

In Spanish: Eris para niños