[Greek Mythology] Prince of Zeus

Apollo and Athena came to play with Ganymedes for a hoop race.

In the past, he would think it was boring and naive, but in the era when there were not many entertainment activities, he has learned to enjoy these so-called healthy, physical and enjoyable games.

So he happily went with him.

Ganymedes suddenly thought of Hercules in the middle of the walk, and suggested: "Friendly God of Light Apollo and Goddess of Wisdom Athena, why don't we invite Hercules to play together? A few days ago I met him in the Garden of the God Realm, he accompanied me around the Garden of the God Realm, and introduced me to the exotic flowers and plants in the Garden of the God Realm. He is really a friendly and enthusiastic god.”

Hearing what Ganymedes said, Apollo responded, "Yes, let's invite him to play with us too. He will be happy to join us."

"It does take more players to win a game like a winner," said Athenna.

After the three gods agreed, they went to play with Hercules.

But the reason why Ganymedes wanted to invite Hercules to play with him was not because he was friendly and enthusiastic to him a few days ago. Flowers and herbs.

But it occurred to Ganymedes that he had to get on good terms with Hercules.Because he is the god who will kill his nephew Laomedon in the future, although that incident is his nephew Laomedon's fault.

Ganymedes thought that if he had a good relationship with Hercules, if the situation reappeared, he would also talk to Hercules about his feelings, and he might be able to let Laomedon go for his own sake. horse.

After all, he was his nephew, no matter how wrong he was, he had to stand by his relatives and help them through the catastrophe.

Ganymedes, Apollo and Athena found Hercules.

When Hercules heard that Ganymedes had come to him specially to participate in their competitive games, he couldn't help being flattered and said: "My dear prince, I really didn't expect you to remember the day I accompanied you so much. I am very happy to join Your game."

Hercules is overwhelmed by Ganymedes' thoughtful gesture.He can fully understand why even though Ganymedes is not even a demigod and has never experienced any suffering, he can become a special case and be named a god after being with the god king for a short time.

Because Ganymedes is so charming, no one will not be subdued under his charm.Want to be with him forever.

"With Hercules here, it's clear at a glance who will win the crown of victory." Apollo joked, which is why Heracles was his friend, but he didn't take the lead in inviting Hercules to play.

"That's not necessarily the case. Rolling hoops depends not only on strength, but also on skill." Athens said seriously.

"With you joining, this competitive game will definitely be more fun and colorful." Ganymedes welcomed with a smile.

The four gods found an open flat by a stream in Mount Olympus.

Apollo took out the iron hoop and iron hook, and said, "My friend, I wonder how you played the game in your former homeland? Please forgive me for my fairness towards the game. Even though you are charming and beautiful, in the game I am Won't let you, I think that would be disrespectful to the game and to you."

Ganymedes said lightly: "Of course, I won't let you because you are the glorious God of Light, so as not to let the God of Light lose its brilliance."

Athena was amused by Ganymedes' witticism, and said: "It seems that the prince is good at many things. I heard that your hunting in the human forest yesterday was very rewarding."

"No, it's just because I'm still young, and the things I do most in my daily life are just for fun. So I'm a little good at these things." Ganymedes said modestly.

"And who will come first?" asked Hercules.

"Naturally, the goddess Athena comes first, ladies first," Ganymedes said to the tall and strong man in women's clothing in front of him, speaking against his will, and waved his hands gracefully, "Please."

Athens smiled very helpfully, "Then I won't be polite."

First of all, it is a competition to see who can roll more tricks and stay longer without falling down.The first player to play will naturally take the lead, so as not to be embarrassing because all the tricks are played by the previous players in the final competition.

Ganymedes, Hercules and Apollo watched Athena play and chatted.

Apollo asked: "I heard from Dionysus, the god of wine, that God the Father planted golden grapes for you, and you also made delicious golden wine from the golden grapes. Dionysus said that it is the best wine in the world. Wonderful wine."

"Yes, my friend, that day I originally wanted to invite you to taste our brewed wine. It is really delicious. If you can drink it with your lyre music, it will be the most wonderful enjoyment in the world." Gaga Nimedes said.

"Really? It's such a pity that I was not in Mount Olympus that day. If I knew that such a wonderful thing would happen on Mount Olympus that day, no matter what happened, I would definitely not Will leave Olympus." Apollo said angrily.

Ganymedes didn't take advantage of the opportunity to ask Apollo why he wasn't on Mount Olympus the day before yesterday, he was afraid that he would know what he didn't want to know.What's more, the matter has passed, and he doesn't want to pursue it further.

Ganymedes comforted his friend and said: "My friend, please don't be upset about this. The God King planted a lot of golden grapes at one time, and at the next banquet, all the gods will be able to drink the most delicious golden wine in the world."

"This sounds really good," Hercules said. "I can't wait to taste it. I don't know when the next wine party will be, what kind of wine party."

"Prince Ganymedes, the envy of the gods, I think that wine is the most delicious in the world. It must be because you and the king of the gods made it together. Compared with other wines, the golden wine at the banquet is even better. It is still the sweetest in the world, but it must not be as good as the golden wine brewed by you and the king of gods that Dionysus drank that day." Athens was rolling tricks with iron rings over there, not forgetting to insert his body Topic, Apollo said with interest.

Apollo felt better after being comforted by Ganymedes, but was immediately depressed and annoyed by Athena's words.

Athens rolled the hoop very well, and it lasted a long time before it ended.

After that, the three gods took turns to compete again.

In the end, Apollo ended up at the bottom.

Ganymedes couldn't help laughing at Apollo, who had underestimated him just now, "My friend, Apollo, the God of Light, please don't be discouraged, we still have another round of competition, I believe you will win in the next round." Top pick."

It's just that Ganymedes said these words with a smile on his face, which did not reflect his sincere comfort at all.And Apollo's mood fell to the bottom, and he didn't notice Ganymedes' smile.

Apollo didn't bother to explain that he lost because he was in a bad mood, it would be more embarrassing for him as if he was making a sophistry.He chose to squeeze his mouth and remained silent.

Athens said to Apollo: "You see, Apollo, the god of light, is not powerful enough to win the crown in any competition. There are many competitions that require ingenuity, and strength is not omnipotent. In fact And it's the same in battle."

Hercules got a No.3.

Ganymedes second.

Ganymedes admitted that he was not as dexterous as the "goddess" Athens, and complimented him with a smile: "You are worthy of the goddess of wisdom, Athena, and you deserve this laurel crown."

Talking about wearing the prizes that everyone prepared early in the morning for Athens.A beautifully woven laurel wreath—in fact, it was the laurel wreath that Athena wove.

Only the "goddess" Athens, who is good at weaving with ingenuity, can weave such a beautiful laurel wreath.

"You have done well, too, charming prince Ganymedes," said Athena, who happily accepted Ganymedes' laurel crown for herself.

And the next round of competition that Ganymedes said is that the four people will each use iron hooks to run around the hoop, to see who can run to the destination first without interruption.

The four prepared a lot, and the next round of competition began.

On the other hand, Heber was dismissed from the priesthood by Zeus, the king of the gods, on the grounds that he fell and lost his composure at a banquet a few days ago. He managed to hold back his grief and endured it, thinking that it was his own fault after all. .But she just got the news that it was Ganymedes who replaced her as the cupbearer.

This made her completely unable to suppress her sadness, and ran to find her mother Hera to confide her grief and unbearable humiliation.