'All is Fair in Love and War'
by: Alexis McLean

Chapter : Backround Info

Author's note: There are some things about mythology some of you may not know that will be important to the story, so for those who don't know, read. And those who do know, feel free to skip this chapter. -^_^-

Disclaimer: All the characters in this chapter are Gods and Goddesses from ancient Greek mythology. I can take no part in claiming them for myself.

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In Ancient Grecian times, as there was no modern technology, the Greeks had quite a bit of time on their hands. To fill this time they often wondered how things got to be. To explain all of their questions, they came up with mythology. They created these stories to explain natural phenomenon, to show appreciation for strength and beauty, and to create a system of laws reflecting honor, dignity, and justice. The most well known beings created in mythology are the Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus. There were three types of existence: Gods and Goddesses, Heroes and Heroine, and Mortals; the Gods and Goddesses being the highest and most powerful of the three. There were twelve original Gods and Goddesses who lived up on Mount Olympus, and they were the rulers of all beings, even the nymphs, who were more lowly Gods. They were Zeus and Hera, who together ruled the Heavens; Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty; Hephaestus, the God of Fire and Forge; Demeter, the Goddess of all the land; Poseidon, the God of the Ocean; Athene, the Goddess of Wisdom; Ares, the God of War; Apollo, the Sun-God and also the God of Music; Artemis, the Goddess of the Hunt; Hermes, the God of Mischief, Medicine, and Messages; and lastly, Hestia, the Goddess of Peace. But, when Zeus found out he had a son, who created wine, he insisted that he join the Gods and Goddesses on Mount Olympus. The other Olympians were against this however, as thirteen was considered a very unlucky number, Dionysus (Zeus' son) would make the thirteenth Olympian. So, just to stop the bickering, Hestia offered her position.

When Aphrodite was 'born' she was so beautiful that Zeus wanted to marry her off right away. He promised her hand to Hephaestus, his and Hera's only true son, but she much preferred Ares, Hephaestus' older and better-looking brother.

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Author's Note: Ok, I think that's it. If there's any more that you will need to know, I will add it to this page, so come back here if I tell you to.