Mt. Olympus on Myth and Legend

An Intro

You are Zeus, the King of the Gods. You are almighty, all powerful, and very interested in that blond woman who just wandered by... Oh, ahem, excuse me. Anyway you are going to win this contest, and in the meantime enjoy the peasantry as much as possible.

Heroes

You take quick stock of the two sons you have chosen. Hercules and Perseus are definitely the best two of your offspring. At least Hera hasn't been able to kill them off yet.

Leda

You decide that the beautiful Leda should receive a visit from you. Not wanting to attract too much attention you change into a swan and go for a swim with her in the duck pond. When you leave her you know that she will lay eggs.

The Eggs

As you expected Leda laid two eggs. They're quite large and one of them holds two babies. You sigh heavily because Hera will most definitely hear about this and be extremely angry with you. She should be used to this sort of thing by now.

Hatched!

Leda's eggs hatched. Helen and Polydeuces came from one egg and Castor from the other. There is no doubting whose children these are now. All three of them resemble you - when you're in mortal form that is. To top it all off the midwife wants to be paid, and Leda needs new baby stuff.

Trouble

Hera comes storming up to your castle and begins to let you have it - right in front of everyone. She's livid and ready to kill. Fearing that she'll do something nasty to your kids you bribe her with a few crystal to keep her temper in check. She thinks the bribe over and accepts it.

Curetes

The Curetes, your mother's attendants pay you a visit. They have protected you since infancy. "You shouldn't do such things with other women. It's not nice to your wife, Hera. We do not approve. However, we don't want those poor children to suffer. Here are a few coins to tide you over."

Invention

Aphrodite arrives in a swirl of pastel smoke. She's very excited about something she calls a 'lambskin'. Explaining it's function you slowly realize this just might be the answer to your problems. You hug her and gratefully accept the gift. You're so happy that you give her some crystal.

Europa

You meet this extraordinary woman named Europa. Infatuated with her you prepare to find some quiet cozy spot to meet her. Then you remember all of the troubles you've had with women in the past. You know that if Hera finds out she'll knock your head off - or worse. You take a cold shower.

Darn!

You saw Europa at the celebration a couple of days ago and she stills make your blood catch fire. Trying to keep your mind off of her by thinking about nasty sights. Ares yakking in the punch bowl, Bacchus streaking through Mt. Olympus and other things. They aren't working.

Yipee!

You had to wait until today to try out this new invention, but you're definitely looking forward to this afternoon. Europa has promised to meet you by the Sawmill. You explained that there was a new innovation to test. She seemed pretty excited about it as well.

Awww Yeaaah.

Yesterday afternoon was a good one. After accomplishing everything you and Europa tested that lambskin - several times. What a wonderful release from all that built up tension over the last week or so. Europa seemed extremely pleased as well. Then again you're a god and know what to do.

Andromeda

Hermes paid your son Perseus a visit last night. Today when you send the messenger to him he sends a message back. It appears that Perseus wants some time to go rescue this woman Andromeda from being eaten by a sea monster. Things like that are really good PR so you agree.

The Rescue

Well, Perseus was able to rescue Andromeda, with the help of Pegasus the flying horse. He seems quite enamored with her and they're all lovey dovey. Overjoyed that he has found someone you agree to pay for their wedding. Andromeda quickly goes to work and makes up an invitation list. It's long.

Wedding bells

Wasting no time they get married that very same day. Somehow all of these guests come pouring into the castle and bring all sorts of really nifty stuff for the couple. Since she's not talking to her father you get to foot the bill. Luckily it's all last minute so it' not that expensive.

Lonely Herc

Since one of your sons was married off you take a look at lonely Hercules and wonder what sort of woman would interest him. Of course he should rescue her, after all he is your favorite and should look just as good as his little brother. Pondering the issue you find the perfect woman.

Deianeira

Deianeira has the perfect temperament to be wife to Hercules. She's very nice, even-tempered, understanding and of course is very pretty. She'll not be upset about the long trips and rescues he does. You set her up to be in grave danger, to be eaten by a dragon. Hercules rescues her, of course.

Wedding

Since Deianeira isn't fighting with her father he gets to foot the bill. You encourage them to take out time and plan a splashy wedding. Hercules doesn't want one - because of the cost. Deianeira doesn't either, but her parents do. Excellent, someone else gets to foot a bill for once.

Priapus

Hera stops by quickly and tells you of a most hideous child that Aphrodite and Dionysus had, a son named Priapus. Curious you go over and check it out. The child is so hideous that it would give Mt. Olympus a bad name. You banish it from Mt. Olympus and send it off to be raised with shepherds.

It took her a few days, but she got around to chewing you out. Enraged that you so wantonly throw your godly seed about she lays it on thick. Finally, you get a word in edgewise. You explain all about the lambskin and that you were just testing it for Aphrodite.

Scum

Hera seems to buy the tale, but still isn't the happiest person. The two of you sit down and discuss the entire issue from top to bottom, finding out where things went wrong. After hours of discussion, screaming and promises the two of you come to an agreement. You're scum and sorry about it.

Making up

After the two of you are all done you cuddle on the couch for a while. Well, one thing leads to another and you two remember why you decided to get hitched in the first place. Life is good again and it seems that you'll be having a daughter tomorrow morning. The two of you pick Hebe as her name.

Request

Artemis and Apollo ask for help. They wish vengeance upon Niobe, a woman who has slandered their mother. She thinks little of Leto for only having two children. You agree that such slanderous tongues should not be allowed to wag about Greece. You want a few days to think up something.

Punishment

You have determined what would hurt Niobe the most. Calling all twelve of the children to Niobe's private garden you ask them to stand in a ring about you. They do so and as all are looking directly at you they are turned to stone, terrified looks forever on their faces.

Niobe

She doesn't go into her private garden for a few days, but when she does the reaction confirms the punishment. Sitting on the ground where you stood all of her children staring at her, terrified is more than she can bear. Mortals will think twice about slandering gods from now on.

Aesculapius

This foolish mortal has it in his head that it's OK for him to bring people back from the dead. Feeling the need to lash out you locate him in Greece and strike him dead with a lightning bolt. Can't have mortals wandering around with god-like powers. Even if he is Apollo's son.

Ooops!

While visiting Europa last night the silly lambskin broke. Not really caring at that point the two of you continued on. This morning you realize that Hera is definitely going to find out about this and you're in for it. You prepare for trouble ahead of time, complete with her favorite candies.

Meeting

You pass this woman in the village. Her name is Io and she captures your heart like no woman has before. Quickly you sweep her off her feet and impress her with lightning bolts and thundering clouds. Smitten there is no way you will ever let her go.

Goddess

Deciding that you cannot live without Io it is time to make her a Goddess. She will be your new wife, and Hera can go jump in a lake. Why on earth did you ever marry that hag anyway? She's always nagging and stuff. Io is so perfect and lovely, there is no other for you.

White Dove

Hera rolls into Mt. Olympus with only one thing on her mind. Now you remember why you married her - she's extremely powerful. That power is about to be turned upon poor Io. Not knowing what else to do you turn the scared woman into a dove. Before she can fly away Hera captures her.

White Cow

Carrying the trembling dove to the courtyard she throws Io. Poor Io changes from a graceful dove to a white cow. Hera looks at you and says, "Never again will you do this to me." She drags you inside and the two of you have one huge screaming match. She's right, you'll not be doing that again.