Greek Mythology Research Paper

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Two millennia ago, at the time when the Ancient Greeks dwelled on the planet people now call Earth rather than Gaia, high above Mount Olympus lived the gods and goddesses that kept the world in prime order. As most of the mortals living underneath the skies worshipped most of the major gods, they have also worshipped the minor gods that were in control of the little things that keep people going day by day. But there was one god that not any mortal or immortal dared to pay much heed to, and his name was Arithmos, the god of numbers and calculations. Being the son of Hephaestus, the god of blacksmiths, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love, it would have been believed that with his glimmering dark blue eyes, chiseled jaw, and silky black curls-and having the intelligence that could be compared …show more content…

“ I find their quarrels quite entertaining, but at this moment, I also find it to be giving me an ache in the head. I shall depart for a few moments, just to get some fresh air.”
At this, Arithmos exited through two alabaster columns of the scholars’ building, heading for the dense forest that settled right by the establishment, but was stopped as a small, soft hand gripped his bicep. He turned to see Danae, Plato’s daughter, a magnificent beauty, who knew it herself. Danae pouted her small rosy lips and asked Arithmos about his departure. “Where do you think you are going? Would you rather like to spend time with me?”
Arithmos took Danae’s hand off of his arm, trying to get some distance away from her.“ I am just heading for a small walk, which I would like to take alone.” Danae was angered by his constant decline to be within her company, for she desired Arithmos as he was the only man that was as beautiful as her and did not fall in love with her. Letting Arithmos go, Danae watched as he walked through the trees rich in green color, waiting until he was out of sight to secretly follow

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