(Greek Mythology) The Abyss
Chapter 101
Perhaps because the wedding was so distressing, Thetis seemed somewhat careless when writing the invitations, and then she quite happily forgot about Eris, the goddess of discord.
Of course, it's also possible that Eris's divine position was too unpopular; everyone disliked Eris, including Thetis, so she followed her heart and decided not to invite her.
Eris, the goddess of discord: I'll remember you. o(￣ヘ￣o)
At the wedding, the goddess of discord threw down a golden apple with the inscription, "For the fairest goddess."
Don't ask why Eris had fruit from the golden apple tree that Gaia gave her when Zeus married Hera; it's because Hera planted the golden apple tree in the orchard of the Hesperides sisters and entrusted the three sisters with its care.
The Hesperides, daughters of Nyx, the goddess of night, meant that the golden apples were not difficult to obtain, according to the gods, primarily Nyx's children.
The Hesperides: A few golden apples are nothing, just a storage fee. ～(￣▽￣～)~
Okay, the golden apples aren't actually the key; the words on them are.
As the goddess of discord, Eris is a shrewd and cunning girl who understands people well. She has extensive experience in stirring up conflict.
I can almost see the longing in the eyes of all the goddesses present, and the tension rising in the air.
Ding!!
The countdown to the battle is on: ten, nine, eight… three, two, one… begin!!
After a comprehensive evaluation based on appearance, status, background… and other factors, three goddesses have emerged victorious and entered the finals. Now, let's welcome the three contestants.
First up is the first contestant – Hera, Queen of the Gods.
As the sister and queen of the gods, Zeus, she is the highest-ranking and most powerful goddess among the Olympian gods. She is also the daughter of Cronus, the second king of the gods, and Rhea, the second queen of the gods. One of the twelve Olympian gods, her name means "noblewoman" or "mistress." She is known as the "Goddess of White Arms," the "Goddess of the Golden Throne," and the "Queen of the Bull-Eyed Gods." Describing Hera, seated on her golden throne, as exceptionally beautiful, she possesses queenly elegance and dignity. She has large, piercing eyes that seem to see through everything, arms as white as lilies, and beautiful curly hair cascading from her crown. Her robes exude fragrance. Holding a scepter, she sits on her golden throne, radiating a majestic yet serene expression.
Next, let's welcome our second contestant—Athena, the goddess of wisdom.
Athena is the daughter of Zeus, the king of the gods, and his first wife, Metis, the goddess of wisdom. One of the twelve Olympian gods, she is a beautiful goddess with a graceful figure, clad in armor, and radiant beauty, emerging from Zeus's split head. As one of the three virgin goddesses, she is worshipped as representing the dawn of a new dawn, symbolizing virginity and pure light, and is known as the "Goddess of Bright Eyes."
Finally, the third contestant—Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.
One of the twelve Olympian gods, a part of Uranus, the first king of the gods, she represents elegant and gentle feminine beauty, and symbolizes beautiful and romantic love. She is tall and athletic, slender yet voluptuous, graceful and dignified. Her thick, flowing hair contrasts sharply with her smooth, supple limbs, highlighting the elasticity of her muscles and her pleasing physique. With porcelain-white skin adorned with a fern-shaped crown and a red dot between her brows, she is a blonde, blue-eyed beauty, possessing the most perfect figure and appearance in ancient Greece, considered the ultimate symbol of female physical beauty.
The most proud and determined Hera: I'm not targeting any particular god, I'm saying all the goddesses here are trash.
Actually uninterested in beauty pageants and free-spirited, love-to-fight Athena: I'm just here to make my presence known.
Aphrodite, completely distracted and oblivious to what was happening or how she got involved, thinks: "My job is to be the goddess of beauty, is that my fault?"
So, are these three contestants really that different and bizarre in style? [Black guy with a question mark face.jpg]
Alright, the three contestants have been introduced. Now, let's warmly welcome the referee—Zeus, the king of the gods—to make the final judgment.
Zeus, under the watchful eyes of all the gods: My heart is breaking right now. (⊙o⊙)
His wife, his eldest daughter, and now a goddess of beauty… how am I supposed to choose?! It's like choosing no one is right!
I need some peace and quiet. Don't ask me who "Quiet" is. [Thinker.jpg]
Caught in a dilemma, Zeus skillfully resorted to his signature move—scapegoating.
This time, not wanting to choose among the three goddesses, Zeus happily shifted the blame to Pallas.
No, don't misunderstand. This Pallas isn't the young Pallas who was Athena's good friend but was accidentally killed by her. It's another boy named Pallas [important].
Yes, the same Pallas who was abandoned by his mother, who loved her country more than her son, because she had a nightmare during her pregnancy.
When Queen Hecuba gave birth to her second child, she had a strange dream. She dreamt that she gave birth to a torch, which set Troy ablaze and reduced it to ashes. A prophet foretold that Hecuba would give birth to a son who would destroy Troy. Therefore, he advised the king to throw the newborn away.
Note: This prophet was Aesachus, the son of King Priamuston's ex-wife, who was also Queen Hecuba's husband.
In other words, Queen Hecuba not only allowed her husband to have the son of her rival interpret her dream, but also personally persuaded him to hand the baby over to a servant and throw it on Mount Ida when the king hesitated.
No doubt, this is truly her biological mother. I don't know whether to marvel at the Queen's patriotism and concern for the nation, even surpassing that of the King, or to criticize the harmonious relationship of mutual trust between this stepmother and son.
A huge sigh of admiration! I concede defeat. (°Д°)ъ Amazing!
Anyway, the three goddesses set off to find the newly appointed judge, Pallas, for judgment, although this one-sided, forcefully appointed judge currently knows nothing.
Zeus: I don't care if the human Pallas faces retaliation from the goddesses afterward.
The onlookers, lined up, eagerly awaiting the show: Same here. [Smiling.jpg]
Thetis, the sea goddess: You seem to have forgotten something.
The gods: Huh? Did we?
Thetis, the sea goddess: ...Hehe, you've all forgotten about me, and my wedding! ~~~ [Dark face.jpg]
Eris, who successfully disrupted Thetis's wedding and sowed the seeds for the Trojan War: You don't need to thank me too much, because I'm just a selfless and helpful girl.
Thetis: (▼ヘ▼#)
The Gods: ...-_-||
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