Hi Again!!

I have overcome a severe case of writer's block in this chapter, which is the only excuse i have for why this chapter is soo late. This is basically just 'filling' out the background to the story as well as giving me a chance to include some myths ....

::Otus and Ephialtes were giants who pursued Artemis - so she tricked them into killing each other - and i think the rest is explainatory , if you have any questions or suggestions do not hesitate to message me :)

Again i have changed some aspects of the myths to just make the whole retelling more smoother and i guess easier to read !?

Disclaimer: I do not own Artemis,Demeter,Hestia,Poseidon,Hades,Hera or any other characters mentioned or for that matter Greek Mythology

Thankyou to all who have reviewed so far.....


A supernatural breeze split the vertical blinds, revealing a brilliant full moon, its aura forming a halo of light around the huntress' head. She turned her head slightly, the crescent mark seemed to emit its own light when bathed in the glow. The sight made Harvey for the countless time this night, speechless.

Artemis sighed, reverting into a reverie-like state, "Oeneus,King of Calydon – he had forgotten to sacrifice to me so I sent a boar to ravage the countryside. Otus and Ephialtes.." She smiled , this was however not like the previous displays, it held a dark secret . "foolish, idiotic creatures so easily dispatched. Proud Niobe, boasting about her seven sons and seven daughters. Apollo and I gave them a quick release, we massacred every single one. Immortals are not safe either from my wrath. Callisto, a dear friend, until my mighty father attacked and purloined her virtue. I killed her. Such a waste. A moment of anger, an irrational thought ,another life gone." Artemis looked up, staring intently at Harvey's face , "Regret and guilt are not emotions my family feel often, this is another reason why I cannot talk to them. We do not show caring emotions readily especially towards mortals , only hostile ones. My father calls it a weakness that was frequently repeated in my youth. Eventually I became the most ruthless, merciless, blood thirsty goddess, incapable of feeling. It was a combined effort of my mother, Athena, Demeter, Eos and Apollo which brought me out of my murderous spree."

Harvey frantically started writing a list in his writing pad; Patient : Artemis (Harvey's hand had struggled to write the name)Severe dysfunctions- stem from early childhood events father/step mother relations likely catalyst, regretful of previous deeds ,somewhat dominant nature. Need to prove self to father. High expectations ! Need to investigate further – especially early childhood.

Artemis continued "As you wish. I was born on the island of Ortygia, nine days before Apollo, who was born on the island of Delos, about 6000 years ago by mortal accounts. Hera had captured Eileithyia, the Goddess of Childbirth, upon discovering my father's impregnation of my mother- thereby preventing her from going into labour. She suffered horribly as a consequence. Hera had even banned mother from giving birth on any mainland or island- both Delos and Ortygia are neither. After several days, the gods managed to free Eileithyia allowing mother to finally birth myself and with my aid, later Apollo. Saying this, I do not hold ill will towards Hera, her actions were understandable , and if our positions were reversed I would have done the same. I grew up on Mount Olympus and was taught the way of the gods. At three years old, I asked father, to grant me six wishes. My first wish was to remain chaste for eternity, and never to be confined by marriage. I then asked for lop-eared hounds, stags to lead my chariot, and nymphs to be my hunting companions, 60 from the river and 20 from the ocean. Lastly, I asked for a silver bow. Father granted the six wishes."

"I spent many a decade in my forests , enjoying the thrill of the hunt with my maidens, attending the numerous gatherings on Olympus. They quickly grew monotonous, listening to the various deeds my father and dear brother have done- as well as the rest of my family. Only Athena, Hestia and Demeter sympathised, as they too grew tired of the lifestyle everyone else revelled in. I was also present at Persephone's, or as she was then known, Kore's abduction at the hands of Hades. I saw Demeter's depression at the absence of her cherished daughter- how the world suffered as a consequence. When Persephone returned in the summer, she was not a child of light, but instead one of darkness. It affected me more than I care to admit at the time. However, I cannot complain, my upbringing was comparatively unproblematic considering the events Hera, Hades, Poseidon, Hestia and Demeter have overcome in their youth."

In answer to Harvey's puzzled look she continued.

"I briefly mentioned the event earlier, how Cronus, my grandfather, in a desperate attempt to prevent a prophecy from being fulfilled, swallowed his children, one by one as they were born. The prophecy stated that one of his children would overthrow him. They endured for decades in their prison, unable to escape, unable to die. Incapable to withstand her newborn children being devoured before her, Rhea my grandmother, upon the birth of a son- my father, she hid him away under the guidance of Gaea. Rhea then gave Cronus a rock in the place of a child. When father had become an adult he freed his siblings and with their help overthrew his father and the other titans. Many were killed, or banished to the depths of Tartarus, apart from Atlas who was sentenced to forever support the sky upon his shoulders and Prometheus – who had stolen fire and given it to mortals on earth, was chained and tortured. Father claimed his right to be King of the Gods chose Hera, is older sister to be his wife and let his other siblings to choose their domains to which they would rule over. Of course this happened centuries before I was born."

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Very weird place to end this chapter ..........

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