The third Lite was Gian, who took the form of a unicorn. He was responsible for creating all life in the worlds. He formed the planets, plants, animals, everything using his magic. Wherever he walked, fresh grass grew. Whenever his horn touched the ground, trees or mountains formed. He could make fruits and vegetables grow under three seconds. Wherever he walked, fresh grass grew. Whenever his horn touched the ground, trees or mountains formed. He could make fruits and vegetables grow under three seconds. However, he could not revive people, but he could cure their illnesses or disabilities. Gian was a handsome young unicorn. He had glistening snow white fur, a golden horn that sat right in the middle of his forehead, luminous blue eyes, and a tiny, wispy, silver beard.
Unlike his siblings, Gian was on good terms with the gods. Everyone was enamored by his beauty and had earned the trust of the leaders of the realms. Despite everyone wanting to wed him, Gian was not interested in marriage, regarding having sired several famous beasts such as Elafi, the Hind of Ceryneia, Kapros the Erymanthian Boar, and Tavros the Cretan Bull. Gian's oldest brother Armonia instructed him to wed a maiden from one of the realms as to create an alliance and show that the Lites are no threat to anyone, God, or Man. Several women caught wind of this and began dressing up in their finest clothing, dawning their most precious jewelry, covered themselves in the sweetest perfume.
The day of the decision came and all the women in the realms came together in the middle of their worlds. Even Hera, Athena, and other famous ladies desired the Earth Lite. Gian went to each world and was put off by the women. After nearly a year of searching, Gian fell for Artemis the goddess of animals and hunt from the Roman Realm. The two wed immediately and Artemis served as a loving and caring stepmother to Gian's children. However, Artemis was sterile so she could not bear any children with her new husband. But this was the least of Gian's problems. Gian loved peace, but he was easily frustrated, and none angered him more than the heroes Hercules, Bellerophon, and Theseus who have either slayed or kidnapped his children.
On his fourth labor Hercules would kill Kapros. Enraged, Gian slashed Hercules's chest with his horn, leaving a huge scar as a reminder. Soon after this, Hercules captured Elafi. He was on his way to present her to Eurystheus and Hera. However, he was hindered by Gian and Artemis. Knowing of his trials, Gian warned Hercules if he harmed his daughter, he would meet a very gruesome fate. Hercules bowed in respect to the Lite and freed his hostage, not wanting to anger him further. He would go on to complete only half of his trials. A year later, Gian turned the hero Bellerophon into a mountain after hearing about what happened to his son Pegasus. A few decades after Bellerophon, Theseus killed Tavros, Gian's son and Dipodo the minotaur, Gian's grandson.
After returning to Athens, Theseus was met by Gian himself who was outraged by his son and grandson's deaths. Theseus begged for mercy and forgiveness, knowing the fates of those who had crossed the Lites. Gian glared down at Theseus and shook his head from side to side. His silky silver mane swishing in the breeze. He thought long and hard on Theseus's fate then finally spoke in a soft and milky voice:
"You don't deserve to live Theseus. You slaughtered my son who I sent to guard these lands. You butchered my grandson who was wrongly imprisoned for his strength and size. Now, you have the audacity to grovel at my hooves and request mercy. I should eliminate you now as you cower before me and cast you into the underworld and have the furies decide what becomes of you! However, I cannot. As much as I loathe you, I must keep my head firm. You desire your life? Take it and leave these lands forever! If you are to return, you will be granted death!"
Theseus thanked Gian and returned to his boat where he sailed to Scyros due to being invited by the king himself. Upon arrival, Theseus was captured by guards and brought to the dungeons. Lycomedes, king of Scyros then had the hero thrown from a cliff into the sea. Before going to Athens to confront Theseus, Gian made an alliance with Lycomedes saying Scyros would stand for a long time if he would execute Theseus. The king was overjoyed by the offer and accepted without further discussion. Gian was pleased upon learning of Theseus's demise. Like his siblings, Gian kept his crime to himself and refused to speak a word about it to anyone. However, this isn't the only act Gian was known for.
Remember, how every woman wanted Gian as their husband when he was tasked with betrothing a lady? Well, amongst those women were Venus from the Roman Realm and Aphrodite from the Greek Realm. Both fancied Gian for more than a husband. They wanted him as a lover to get away from their own husbands. When Gian reached the Roman Realm, Venus was one of the first to greet him. She transformed herself into a beautiful mare and pranced around in dance and song
"Dearest Gian, so pure and true! Body of silver and white and eyes of sky blue. Every other woman is vile and bleak. I am the perfect bride. I am what you seek. The others will deceive and cheat. I will stay loyal and neat. I will see to your every need. I will bear you any child. My hair blows with the wind, so tender and mild. My eyes sparkle with my loom. Please be my groom."
Gian was flattered by the poem but knew this trick all too well. He had about 200 woman come to him with a song of themselves and how they were the only one for him. Some would dance and throw petals in his face or ribbons around his neck. He grunted and said "Venus, you dazzle me with your song. Everything you said was true. However, I am burdened by songs of arrogance every day, every week, every month, every year. Some are longer than others which makes my eyes cross, and I seek a bride not with beauty of voice but beauty of heart."
The Lite left without another word, leaving Venus speechless. No one had ever rejected her song but somehow Gian did. The last Realm Gian traveled to was, the Greek Realm and was greeted warmly by Aphrodite who presented him three gifts for him to choose from; A blanket that could warm an army even in the coldest of nights, a ruby the size of a full-grown rooster, and a delicate white rose which was the rarest of flowers. Gian looked at the love goddess warmly but shook his head.
"My dear Aphrodite. I thank you for these dazzling gifts, but I am afraid I must choose my leave. I find you most flattering and kind out of all women I have met from the other realms, but I am still looking for someone who desires me not for my appearance but with my interests. Besides, are you not married to Hephaestus?" Aphrodite blushed and walked briskly away without the gifts. Gian cocked his head and smiled at the offerings. He took each one in his mouth and went back to the heavens where he gave the gifts to his siblings. Fotia got the blanket which she slept under as a reminder of her brother. Nero got the ruby because he had an eye for jewels. Anemos got the rose which he replanted in its proper garden.
Gian was sad that he forgot a gift for Armonia, so he gave him a warm hug instead which he was told love was the best gift of all. This inspired Gian to continue his search for a bride and eventually found love with Artemis who shared his interest in life and animals. Because of the stories and legends, Gian was later dubbed the Lite of Love and Trickery.