Zeus

=Zeus=

[[image:lightningbolt2.JPG width="68" height="41"]]Supremacy with a Vengeance[[image:lightningbolt.JPG width="61" height="39"]]
Humans listlessly carry out their lives, relying on me as their shepherd to guide them through each of their ventures, yet as time has passed, I have realized that I possess rebellious sheep. One otherwise pleasant morning as I was feasting on ambrosia atop my glorious throne on Mount Olympus, I overheard that impudent suitor Philoetius blame me for Odysseus disguised as a beggar’s suffering. The suitors and the “beggar” boisterously gathered together in Odysseus’ palace in Ithaca when this particular suitor commenced his affront. Of course, as Zeus, I cannot be expected to let this repulsive remark slip by without chastising the vindictive culprit.

“Look, my fellow suitors, and you shall recognize that Zeus willingly wreaks havoc on humankind,” Philoetius cried as he stirred everyone up. “Due to him, this unfortunate beggar must endure a terrible fate, wandering vulnerably through foreign lands in a desperate attempt to survive.”

With that, I ferociously roared from my resplendent throne, loud enough to cause both the deathless gods and every mortal to tremble, “How dare you insult me, you trivial nuisance! Why do you mortals constantly vex me while I should be basking in my own glory? Your disrespect and folly shall end now!”

“Oh Zeus, take pity on me,” the mortal feebly pleaded. “You said it yourself that humans are mindless beings. I do regret my insolent remark. Please spare me!”

I could not take this ill-bred Philoetius anymore, so I flung a blazing lightning bolt upon the Earth that fell within a few inches of his empty head. “You do nothing but blame others for your own faults, reckless Philoetius. Do you not understand that I fashion this universe in the way I deem fit? I will certainly silence you myself if you cannot take this //one// deed into your own hands,” I scolded.

With that, the petty Philoetius fell silent, and for good reason might I add. I swear that if he would have slipped in one more remark, I would have tortured him far worse than I tortured Atlas himself, fated to carry the very Earth on his shoulders. Maybe that would have proved to humankind that I am no jester.

“I am Zeus, King of the Universe, and you humans reside on //my// Earth because I desire it this way, and I most certainly do not fear changing my mind about this miniscule matter. Your flourishing time could be cut short at any instant! Beware!” I terminated.

Humans do not deserve the high esteem they receive, for they play no significant role in the vast universe. They are dolls in my great dollhouse that is Earth. However, their gluttony thwarts them from comprehending that I grant them my most kindhearted mercy. Their oblivion simply leads to their own destruction, and I refuse to take responsibility. I have actually tremendously helped this “beggar," who never could have reached Ithaca without my compliance. For once I want all to recognize my supremacy; without me, the universe would collapse.

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