Ares does not want to fall in love [Greek mythology]

Holding the redecorated sword, Ares's enthusiasm for fighting was unprecedentedly high. After an appointment with Hermes, he hunted every morning and provoked everywhere in the afternoon. He would show off to everyone that Adonis sent him. the two sapphires.

Aphrodite heard about Ares' deeds, and there was a trace of hatred in her charming eyes.She never expected that Ares' revenge against her would last for so long. In order to stimulate her to be so close to her rival in love, what was that reckless Ares thinking?

Aphrodite has not been going well recently, because the last time she pleaded for Cyprus, the queen Hera believed that she had the ability to charm people, lest she would tempt Zeus, the king of gods, and wanted to find a suitable one for her. The male god is married off.The male gods who were interested in her acted like cats who smelled fishy, ​​which made her feel very annoyed.

She is the free fragrant wind in the flowers, the colorful butterfly dancing in the sky, no one can trap her with the rope of marriage, not even the queen Hera!

In order to avoid those crazy bees and butterflies, Aphrodite didn't go out very much recently. Naturally, she didn't know that the relationship between Ares, the god of war, and Adonis, the god of plants, had deteriorated. Many gods suspected that they were a couple. gay people.

If you want to say that the most supportive of this "love affair", it must belong to Artemis, the goddess of hunting.Artemis was not interested in the reckless Ares and the handsome Adonis, but thought that one of them was Aphrodite's suitor and the other had been pursued by Aphrodite. After getting together, the goddess who claims to be the most beautiful in the God Realm will definitely turn her nose upside down, and she feels a burst of anticipation in her heart.

As one of the parties involved, Ares is the one who knows the least about these gossips.The militant Ares just found Dike, one of the goddesses of timing, to fulfill the previous "invitation to battle", showing off the sapphire on the sword as usual, and saw Hermes stepping on flying shoes, leading a young man The male god came in from outside the gate of heaven.

The strange male god had curly red hair, and the curly hair, which was half long and not short, had obviously not been taken care of by the owner, and was messily gathered behind his head, tied loosely with a hair tie.Under the messy hair, a resolute face appeared, not as handsome as other gods, but very attractive.The fly in the ointment is that he has a limp on one leg and walks with a limp.

Ares looked at him, probably for a long time, which attracted the attention of the male god.The male god who looked silent and honest raised his head, and there seemed to be two flames in his red eyes, and he shot straight at Ares.

Hermes noticed his mistake, turned around, and urged: "Hurry up, Hephaestus, don't keep Zeus waiting." The male god named Hephaestus restrained himself. Seeing the anger in his eyes, he staggered away behind Hermes.

Seeing the two male gods walking away, Erene, one of the goddesses of timing, exclaimed in shock: "So he is Hephaestus!"

This recurring name finally brought back the memory of Ares, and he remembered the identity of Hephaestus-this strange male god is the brother of his mother!It's just that poor Hephaestus left the God Realm as soon as he was born, and he didn't have any intersection with him.

Hephaestus, the child of Zeus and Hera, was born with a handicap and was a lame god.Hera, who admired perfection, couldn't bear the crippled child, so she threw him into the sea.

After so many years, Ares thought that his brother had already disappeared in the waves, but he didn't expect to see him return to the God Realm.

As if seeing Ares' doubts, Ominoa explained to him: "This poor god also experienced some adventures. After he was abandoned by the Queen of Heaven, he was abandoned by the sea goddess Thetis and Orino. He was rescued and brought up by Mo Xiang. He has a talent in forging and has created many exquisite objects. When Tianhou visited the ocean last time, he saw Thetis wearing a beautiful brooch made by Hephaestus. Knowing that he has such an amazing talent, he asked Zeus to come forward and recall Hephaestus back to the God Realm."

Di Ke held her cheeks and murmured to herself: "I don't know what a beautiful brooch it is, but it can touch the heart of the Queen of Heaven and make the most noble goddess in the world choose to tolerate imperfection."

Ares is also very interested in Hephaestus' forging technology.He thought that a hand that could make small accessories such as brooches very exquisitely would not disappoint when forging weapons and armor!

Ares wanted to get acquainted with his fellow brother.Thinking that Hephaestus was going to the Temple of Thunder to meet Zeus, he also hurried to the temple.

On the way to the Temple of Thunder, the oak tree stood like a guard, surrounding the Temple of Thunder with its raised branches and leaves.The place close to the palace is not a blade of grass - the king of the gods does not allow any plants to block his eyes from inspecting the two worlds of man and god.Above the temple, half of the sky is bright and sunny, which is the grace of the god king; the other half of the sky is covered with layers of dark clouds, and thunder is dancing among the clouds, as if sanctions are about to be imposed at any time, it is the god king authority.

Ares knew that Zeus was in a good mood now, because he had just walked to the entrance of the hall when he heard the mighty laughter of the king of gods.

The nymphs who waited on Zeus stayed outside the hall, leaving the space inside for the king, queen and their son Hephaestus.

In the temple, Zeus sat on the throne, laughing: "My dear Hephaestus, welcome back! Your body is full of the blood of the brave, you are indomitable in the face of fate, and you have learned the truth I'm so proud of you!"

The Queen of Heaven, Hera nodded reservedly, rarely agreeing with Zeus's words.It's as if Hephaestus' misfortune has nothing to do with her, and everything is arranged by the goddess of fate.

Hephaestus lowered his head and listened silently.Hera felt that he was not like Zeus, but was as simple and silent as the earth.At this time, Tianhou didn't know that the earth would also tremble, and would spew out angry magma, devouring those who offended it.

Zeus said again: "I heard that you were raised by the sea nymphs Thetis and Eurynome. They are both very loving goddesses. You should really help them create many useful and beautiful objects to repay their kindness." .”

Hephaestus had a hunch that Zeus was going to talk about the key point next.This ill-fated male god has always had a clear understanding of his situation. He knew that he was summoned by Olympus only because he had the ability to forge, and it had nothing to do with anything else.His father and mother gods did not accept him as a lame man, but a useful male god who was good at forging.

Sure enough, the tone of God King Zeus warmed up: "But my dear Hephaestus, you must know that you belong to the sacred mountain of Olympus. The ocean is just your temporary residence, and this is where you belong .We are very happy that you have returned to the God Realm, and hope that you can show your talents in the God Realm, give full play to your talents, and let everyone know the name of the God of Blacksmithing, Hephaestus!"

Under the instruction of God King Zeus, the priesthood in charge of forging fell on Hephaestus.The young male god did not have the right to choose, he could only salute respectfully: "Thank you for the gift of the god king."

Seeing Hephaestus dragging a lame leg, and even the movements of saluting were extremely clumsy, a trace of disgust flashed in the eyes of the Queen of Heaven Hera.Soon, the look of disgust was subtly hidden, and the stingy-smiling goddess finally showed the first smiling face since Hephaestus' arrival, and said, "Welcome to return to the God Realm, dear Hephaestus." Phaistos."

In front of this lost and recovered son, Hera tried to play the image of a "strict mother", but she regained her solemn expression and said, "Since you have assumed the priesthood of forging, you should try your best to do it well. I present the volcano to you as a gift, and I hope you will not relax and work hard to create more exquisite handicrafts."

The god king Zeus summoned Hephaestus back not just to make some fancy ornaments. Hearing this, he couldn't help but leaned over and hinted: "Of course, the gods of our Olympus are It is through fighting that you have obtained today's authority. You can also try more in forging weapons and armor. My dear child, in order to improve your forging level, I am willing to give you the golden arrow of the sun god. Believe in you It must be forged to be sharper."

If Hephaestus really has some super talent in forging weapons, he will also give him the Lightning Lance, so that Hephaestus can give Thunder more power.In this way, his two brothers who are in charge of the underworld and the sea realm will also be afraid!As if he had already seen that scene, Zeus's eyes lit up.

The Queen of Heaven, Hera, had a different mind.At the beginning, she asked Zeus to recall Hephaestus to satisfy her pursuit of exquisite jewelry, but it was not convenient for her to come forward because this son was abandoned by her own hands.Now the benefits are taken by her flirtatious husband, Hera is a hundred unwilling, said: "Of course, if you are more willing to forge some exquisite jewelry, we will not force you to do some killing things .”

When Hephaestus heard this, why didn't he know the wishful thinking of the most honorable couple in the world?There seemed to be flames in his scarlet eyes, but when he raised his head, he regained his composure.

Hephaestus said sincerely: "My dear father and mother, I have often heard that the goddess of love and beauty is beautiful when I am in the sea. Unfortunately, I have not met the most beautiful goddess in the world. Now, I Back in Olympus, I am willing to be her exclusive craftsman and dedicate all the beauty in the world to her through forging."

Hephaestus made every move to retreat, causing Qiqi, the king and queen of the gods, to fall into silence.

The author has something to say:

There is also a private setting here. Hephaestus should have returned to the God Realm long ago. Zeus's lightning spear and Poseidon's three-pronged fork should have been his works, and this does not match the myth.

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus is generally called the god of fire, but he is also in charge of forging and protecting craftsmen.