Battles on the Field and in the Skies

                Thanks to the misleading dream Zeus has sent to Agamemnon the Greeks prepared for battle. My brave Trojans met them on the plains in front of Troy. I watched from Mt Olympus as Hektor fought through the masses. He moved like a God. A glorious fighter indeed. His brother on the other hand was not as skilled in combat. Paris caused this war and was cocky in his skills but he didn’t have the gift like Hektor did. Trying to prove himself, Paris agreed to a single combat duel between Menelaus of Greece and himself. The outcome of this battle would determine the outcome of the war. The two of them started this war, they decided to end it, here and now. Zeus and Hera seem to stop their interfering during this battle. All the Gods interested to see how this fight will turn out. Although, as the fight plays out it seems that poor Paris is not going to win this fight. Aphrodite sweeps in and saves her precious Paris.

"He Turned and made again for his man, determined to kill him with the bronze spear. But Aphrodite caught up Paris easily, since she was divine, and wrapped him in a thick mist and set him down again in his own perfumed bedchamber." 

(Book 3, p 127, line 379-382) 

 And with that the battle ends. Aphrodite doesn’t usually interfere with the fate of battles, but anything to save the most beautiful man on earth and the one who choose her as the fairest goddess of all. At least the Trojans are not out for the count yet. Hektor should stick to the single combat duels. I know that he will not disappoint.

                After this battle Zeus called us all to a council on Mt. Olympus. Tensions were running high as we wondered if there was a way to fix this war and give Helen back to her husband. Hera and Zeus continued to butt heads. Zeus doesn’t want to see the city of Troy fall, as do I, and Hera is as vengeful as they come. She wants the Trojans to pay. Hera is entitled and stands against Zeus. Zeus does not like to be challenged, but Hera is his wife after all. Hera wants the Trojans to break the truce. So my meddling sister flies down to earth and convinces a Trojan to fire an arrow at Menelaus. And then she blocks the arrow so it doesn’t kill Menelaus! But it is enough to anger Agamemnon, like that’s difficult. And the battle continues. I saw the Trojans heading back a little. They were being timid or scared! And of what? The Trojans have more allies and more strength on their side. Agamemnon was hiding amongst his men! What kind of leader does that? Clearly the Greeks are not as strong. Without a strong leader the army will fall. That is why the Trojans are so successful with Hektor. I rallied up the Trojans and reminded them that Achilles isn’t even fighting. The Greeks have nothing going for them. Not even Achilles will fight for Agamemnon. If it wasn’t for Hera and Athena, the Trojans would have crushed the Achaians already. But no one can stop the will of the Gods. But with Zeus crushing the Greeks it seems the outcome of this war is already set!

At the Beginning of the End

      This War has dragged on for 9 years. Now we come to the beginning of the 10^th year of fighting between the Mighty Trojans and the Greeks. And all because of a woman, Helen. Looking down at the war another woman is starting to cause distress in the Greek Camps. Those foolish Greeks have taken the lovely Chrysies as a prize. Her father, Chryses; one of my priests, asked for her back. But those stubborn men in control of the Greeks did not give back her daughter. Chryses prayed to me for

help and of course I lent my aid. I unleased a Plague on the Greeks, just to show them my wrath. They should not disrespect me and those who offer their lives to my worship! I watched Agamemnon and Achilles try to figure out why my plague was wreaking havoc on their camps and how they should stop it. Finally, Agamemnon decided to turn over Chrysies and new arguments broke out between Agamemnon and Achilles over who would replace Chrysies. Oh, how man can be so easily distracted by the temptation of women. It seems that the Greek Army is held together by just a few strands, and the smallest disturbance can shake the entire army. Bodes well for my precious Trojans. The Greek force was almost up in smoke as Achilles went to attack Agamemnon. If it wasn’t for my interfering sister, Athena, Agamemnon could have been out of the picture and the war would have been mine! I mean the war would have been won for Troy! But Athena stepped in. Now Achilles is whining to his mother and asking for the hand of Zeus to interfere. Hopefully Zeus will disregard the request from Thetis, she is only a sea-nymph.

                Zeus did interfere. But it seems like he wants the Greeks to suffer! Something we have in common! The Greeks prepare for battle thinking that they will win, a fools thought in my opinion. The Greek army doesn’t even want to fight anymore! Agamemnon tried testing his men’s loyalty and told them they could leave. They all started to leave! He was furious. I found the whole situation humorous and favorable for the Trojans. Clearly the moral is not strong on the Greek side. The Greek army would have sailed away if it wasn’t for Athena and Hera stepping in. It is an interesting time up here on Mt. Olympus with Hera and Zeus helping opposite sides and my sister and I helping opposite sides. Hera is not pleased with Zeus for fooling the Greeks into thinking today is a good day to fight. I am angry at Athena for yet again stepping in. At least when I sent out my plague it was for good reason! People cannot disrespect the Gods. I will do what I can to stop the Greek force. Even if it means going head to head with Athena. She will see that I am not one to be challenged and neither will the Trojans. They muster their strength and prepare to meet the Greeks for battle. 

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Mighty God Apollo!

                I am the mighty God Apollo! I am the God of many things, proving my importance. I am the God of music, song, poetry, prophecy, oracles, archery, healing, plague, disease, and the protection of the young. I am the son of Zeus and the titan Leto. I am also brother to the goddess Artemis. I also consider the Goddess Athena to be my half sister. She is born of Zeus, as am I. And we have enough sibling rivalry to be considered real siblings. I typically refer to her as my sister. My family tree is complicated. But we are all Gods and Goddesses under the Rule of Zeus! I always have my bow and arrow with me, a gift from Hephaestus. I watch over man and will punish the wicked and overbearing. I am worshiped by many, but if disrespected I will wreak havoc on those who cross me. I am a God you do not want to cross.

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