Chapter 41: Aphrodite's Marriage Contract
Among the gods who belong to the Olympian god system today, the previous generation of Titans had the lord of the sky, Hypperion, the goddess of light, Thea, the husband and wife, the lord of justice, the goddess of memory, Monemothy, and the goddess of time, Rhea. But Hyperion and Thea never appeared above the temple of Olympus, and their children, Helios the sun god and Selene, the moon god, were more gods of Zeus than Olympus.
Although not nominally subordinate, Helios and Selene, like the four children of the Goddess of Oaths, obeyed Zeus's orders.
As for Themis, the Lord of Justice, and Monemothy, the goddess of memory, they had a relationship with Zeus before he married Hera, but there was no personal contact after that. The young man who likes to wander around, leaving the nine muses on Mount Olympus and ignoring them, if Themis hadn't found her this time, I'm afraid she wouldn't have appeared. And Themis, the goddess of justice, has always regarded Olympus as her place of practice, selfless and selfless, and rarely cares about Olympus and human affairs.
Zeus and Hera's mother, Rhea, the goddess of time, lived on Mount Olympus all the time, but never showed her face. Only a few of them, as children, could see her.
Zeus's generation, including Hera, Hades, Poseidon, Hestia and Demeter, is the children of Cronus and Rhea, so it can be said that they are a family.
Not to mention the next generation of Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus and Ares, who were the children of Zeus.
It can be said that the Olympian god system was constructed by Zeus's brothers and sisters, lovers, children and his gods, and there were no outsiders at all.
There is only one exception, and that is Aphrodite, the newly joined god of love and beauty. Born after the Scythe seized the throne, she has nothing to do with the Titans.
Thinking of this, Hera spoke: "Your Majesty the God King, I have a proposal, the gods may wish to listen to it. ”
Zeus was grateful and satisfied with Hera at this time, after all, it was Hera who persuaded the children who had the most opinions about him to return to Mount Olympus, not to mention that they still had a grudge against Hera. At this time, when he heard Hera's proposal, he said with a big grin: "Okay, as long as it is feasible, I will allow it." ”
Hera smiled: "You and Poseidon Hades have their own wives, but the goddess Aphrodite is still alone, I think you can choose the most suitable person among your sons and marry Aphrodite to him." ”
As soon as Hera's words came out, both Apollo and Ares, and even the ugly Hephaestus were all expectant and pleasantly surprised. Aphrodite is worthy of the name of the first beauty among the gods, whether it is her appearance or temperament, she is the only one in their lives, and it is impossible for several young gods to say that they have no ideas.
But Zeus listened, and his face was gloomy, and he was full of ambition for the beautiful and seductive Aphrodite. In his heart, this goddess of the gods is the most beautiful, and only himself, the king of the gods, is qualified to have her. For a moment, he paused, not knowing what to say.
"Yes. "The first to speak was Themis, the goddess of justice, and she was concise and to the point.
"I look good, I don't know what you think of Hades Poseidon Demeter?"
Hestia gave Zeus a blank look, she didn't know what Zeus was thinking, but she felt that Hera's proposal was very good, so that Aphrodite could really become a god of Olympus, not a foreign god.
Hades nodded slightly, this is indeed a good way for the Olympian gods.
"Good idea. Poseidon looked at Zeus with a smile on his face and said loudly. Seeing this beautiful goddess, he couldn't help but shake his heart, and without even thinking about it, he could guess that his god king brother must also have an intention. Amphitrite is so tightly controlled, and he is often in the sea, anyway, he can't get the hearts of beauties, and he can't cheap Zeus.
Demeter also smiled slightly: "I think it's also good, but I don't know what Aphrodite thinks of herself?"
Aphrodite said lightly: "Since I have joined the Olympus God Line, I naturally obey the arrangements of the God King and His Majesty the God Queen. Between the words, it was as if they were discussing a trivial matter.
So the eyes of the gods fell on the throne of the gods, and Zeus, who was silent, waited for his reply.
"Your Majesty the God-King, what do you think?" Hera looked at Zeus with a smile on her face, her eyes full of meaning. For her husband, how can she not understand the heinous sex.
"What's there to think about, just say it if you don't want to. Hades' wife, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, Persephone taunted.
When she said this, Zeuston felt that he couldn't get off the stage, and he was secretly angry in his heart, but he was helpless about this guilt-ridden daughter.
"Okay, I agreed. I just don't know who you think is the most suitable person, after all, when it comes to the life of the goddess Aphrodite, you can't just make a decision. Zeuston thought of a delaying plan: "I think that any of my sons, who can get the approval of two-thirds of the gods present, will be able to marry the goddess Aphrodite." ”
In his opinion, it was already impossible for his three sons, no matter who they were, to get half of the gods' approval, let alone two-thirds.
After a pause, he smiled at Hera again: "Hera, what do you think?"
Hera nodded: "I think it's good, I really have to get most people to agree." After all, the goddess Aphrodite is the most beautiful being among the gods, and she cannot be taken lightly. ”
"If you agree, Apollo, Hephaestus, Ares, any of you who wishes to marry the goddess Aphrodite can stand up and let the gods vote together. Zeus laughed, looking at his three sons with a menace on his face.
The gods present included Zeus and his wife, Poseidon and his son, Hades and his wife, a total of fifteen people, plus the two sisters Hestia and Demeter, the two sisters Themis and Monemosine, and Apollo Athena.
To get more than ten gods to support him, neither Apollo nor the brothers Ares and Hephaestus were so sure.
"Since you all have no intention of marrying Aphrodite, then forget it, it's a pity, it seems that she has no relationship with my son. Looking at his sons who were standing still, Zeus said with a relaxed expression.
"Wait, Your Majesty Zeus, you must not forget that you have a son. Hera said from the side.
Artemis' eyes lit up when he heard this, and then he knocked Apollo next to him with a golden bow, giving him a threatening look. Apollo reacted, his eyes paused, glanced at the god of love and beauty not far away, breathed a sigh of relief, and then smiled with relief, and nodded at Artemis.
Zeus frowned: "You mean Leto's third son?" He learned from Aerys that Leto gave birth to three siblings, but this young son was extremely talented, and he didn't pay much attention to it.
"Yes, he is also your son, and he should be treated equally. ”
"Well, of course, let the gods vote and see how many approve of the marriage. Zeus was noncommittal, he did not believe that a son who had never been to Olympus could make the gods agree to the marriage at the risk of offending him.
"Agreed, intentions, I thanked Brother Adros for God. The first to speak was Artemis, smiling, and then glancing at Apollo.
Apollo got the hint and hurriedly said, "I also agree, thank Your Majesty the Queen of God for my brother." ”
Persephone snorted, then whispered, "I agree." Then he looked at Hades, who had been watching the play, and motioned for him to come forward.
Hades was helpless and said to Zeus: "I also agree." He could not refuse his wife's request, and he almost never refused.
In the blink of an eye, the four gods had already agreed, which surprised Zeus a little, but he didn't take it to heart.
"I agree. For Poseidon, such a blessing can be enjoyed as long as it is not enjoyed by Zeus, and Adros has a relationship with him, and his sister Artemis once fought for him.
Since his father Poseidon agreed, Triton, as his son, hurriedly stood up to support.
Then Hestia had a cold expression, and Demeter smiled, and both agreed with the engagement.
Seeing that there were already eight people who agreed, Zeus was inevitably a little nervous, and looked at the remaining gods, hoping that no one would agree except Hera.
It's a pity that he is destined to be disappointed, and Themis, the goddess of justice whom he has always admired, also spoke out in support, and behind her, Mane Mosine, who has been obeying Themis's orders, naturally also agreed. For the two of them, as long as Aphrodite marries into Olympus, it doesn't matter who it is.
Glancing at Zeus, who had an abnormal complexion, Hera snorted and smiled: "Your Majesty the God King, you see, there are already ten gods who have agreed, so I won't say anything." ”
Zeus gave Hera a cold look, then glanced at the gods, especially those who had agreed, and finally under everyone's gaze, he could only loudly announce that he would give Aphrodite to Adros in marriage.
Aphrodite was neither sad nor happy, as if he were not the one who was given the marriage.
However, Ares, the youngest son of Zeus and Hera, was full of regret and anger, knowing that a god who had not come over could get the consent of so many people, he should have stood up earlier. Now, he could only watch as his goddess was about to become the wife of other gods.
Athena stretched beside her, and she found herself more and more fond of Olympus, and often had good shows.
Adros, who was not here, did not know that he had been arranged for a marriage contract, and the object of the marriage contract was a goddess that he had heard of in his previous and present lives.
On the second day of the scene on Mount Olympus, Typhon, the ancestor of all demons, with his descendants, finally came to the foot of Mount Olympus.