The significance of the apple in many mythological tales often symbolizes temptation, knowledge, and sometimes immortality. In Greek mythology, the golden apple in the story of the Judgment of Paris initiated the Trojan War by provoking conflict among the goddesses. Similarly, the biblical tale of Adam and Eve uses the apple as a representation of forbidden knowledge and the loss of innocence. These motifs illustrate how the apple serves as a catalyst for change and the exploration of moral dilemmas.