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Xerxes wept because he knew that his display of military power was temporary and that they would all be dead in a hundred years.

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Hermod rode Sleipnir over the gates of Hel to the throne of Hel herself to offer ransom for the return of Baldr. What price did Hel demand for Baldrs return?

Hel demanded that every creature, living and dead, weep for Baldr in order for him to be returned to the living. This condition was meant to ensure that no one harbored ill will or grief towards him, emphasizing the depth of Baldr's impact on all beings. Ultimately, only one being, the giantess Thok, refused to weep, sealing Baldr's fate in Hel.


What is the defense of brutus?

Romans, countrymen, and lovers! hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear: believe me for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe: censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses, that you may the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say, that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: --Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honour him: but, as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tears for his love; joy for his fortune; honour for his valour; and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak; for him have I offended. I pause for a reply...


What are 3 mortals that Aphrodite interacts with?

To name just three mortals... 1. Adonis, the son of the incestuous union of Cinyras and Myrrha. Aphrodite found this boy so beautiful that she took him to be her lover. However, Persephone also loved Adonis, and these two goddesses fought for ownership of him. It was decided that Adonis would be with Aphrodite for one half of the year, and with Persephone for the other. Unfortunately, Adonis was killed on a hunt by a boar, and Aphrodite was left to weep over his body. 2. Anchises, the Trojan mortal. He was a handsome man in his youth and Aphrodite fell in love with him. Some accounts say that the affair was brought about by Zeus, who was tired of hearing Aphrodite mock other gods who had fallen in love with mortals. In the form of a mortal girl (the daughter of the Phrygian king Otreus) she lay with him, and later bore their son, the famous Aeneas. Anchises later bragged about the affair, however, and was subsequently struck lame by Zeus. 3. Melanion or Hippomenes (this mortal boy goes by both names). He was a man who was in love with Atalanta, but knew he would be unable to beat her in a footrace, which was the requirement to marry her. He prayed to Aphrodite for assistance, and she gave him three golden apples. During the race, he threw them off the side of the track, causing Atalanta to be distracted and run off course to retrieve them, thereby allowing him to win the race.


Why Cronus is important?

Cronus is important because he is a titan, and because of that, there's a big role. Cronus, besides being a titan, is also Zeus's father. however, he is important mainly because of the fact that he is the one that gave his father, sky, the vengeance that his mother, gala (Earth) felt that he needed. When he done this, he was labeled a titan by sky along with the rest of his siblings, although they didn't join him in the act. they only knew of it. but for Cronus, he became the king, and married his sister, Rhea. Rhea, however was somewhat unfortunate because each child she had, Cronus would simply swallow it whole, leaving her to weep for her child. Gaia, eventually helped due to the fact that she felt sorrowful to her grandchildren getting swallowed by Cronus all the time. But the reason for why Cronus was doing this, is because he was advised by his parents that one day a son would take over the throne. So anyway, Gaia told Rhea to give birth in a secret place, and then clothe a stone or rock in clothes so it would resemble a baby. When that day came, Cronus demanded the baby and then Rhea simply gave it to him, and in return, her child was hidden, to which was indeed a boy, and it was Zeus. Zeus was hidden from his father until he became a strong young man, and he rose up against Cronus. Cronus would end up vomiting the stone up, letting go of all of his children to which rebelled against him as well. This, however, lead to a war. Titans against the new generation of gods. This would go on for ten years, until Zeus freed the Cyclops from Tatarus , and because of this, they were grateful, and they helped him and the others fight. The titans obvoiusly lost and then zeus gained the throne. no one after that would be able to beat zeus though.


What was a famous story of hades?

Once upon a time, Zeus and Demeter had a little daughter. Her name was Persephone. She was goddess of the flowers, and with her petal soft skin and stem-like limbs she did in every aspect look like one. One day, while she was walking in the woods, she spotted a bush she hadn't seen before. She decided she didn't like it and uprooted it, then turned away, searching for a flower to care for. Suddenly, a black chariot sprang from the hole, and a man wearing a crimson cape grabbed her and then retreated. Meanwhile, Demeter was searching for Persephone. She sees the hole, and a nearby bird tells her what had happened. She realizes with dread that her daughter had been kidnapped by none other than Hades, god of the underworld. Heartbroken, Demeter begins to weep, just as a little boy runs near her. He sees her weeping and, thinking it strange for an adult to be crying, begins to laugh. Demeter then pointed to him and turned him into a lizard, and a hawk grabs him and eats him. Demeter then returns to Zeus' throne room to petition for her daughter. But,alas, Hades had given him a new lightning bolt from his underworld forges. Zeus said," They're a fit match. If they do not marry, and Persephone does not eat a single bite of food, I will order Hades to return her." Persephone, the flower-child, is now stuck somewhere plants struggle to grow, and not a ray of sunlight can be seen. Hades has tried his best to woo her and tempt her to eat, but besides admiring him for his strength and his empire, she is cold to him and ignores him. One day she was tending the night plants with the servant Hades had given her, the soul of the boy turned into a lizard by Demeter. He was eating a pomegranate, Persephone's favorite fruit, and offered her some. She ate six seeds, when her brother Hermes came to fetch her. Zeus realized she had eaten and sentenced her to six months every year of living with Hades. During these six months, Demeter would be so heartbroken that no crops would grow, and for three months leaves would fall and during the other three it would snow. And that is why the seasons change.