Greek Gods
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Zeus - King of the Greek gods
Hera - Queen of the Greek gods, sister and wife of Zeus
Hades - god of the underworld, brother of Zeus
Poseidon - god of the sea, brother of Zeus
Demeter - goddess of harvest and fertility of the earth, sister of Zeus
Aphrodite - Daughter of Zeus and Dione, Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality
Artemis - Daughter of Zeus and Leto, goddess of the hunt, the moon, and chastity
Athena - Daughter of Zeus and Metis, goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill.
Ares - Son of Zeus and Hera, god of war
Apollo - Son of Zeus and Leto - god of the sun and light, music and poetry, healing and plagues, prophecy and knowledge, order and beauty, archery and agriculture.
Dionysus - Son of Zeus and Semele - God of the vine, grape-harvest, wine-making, wine, fertility, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, theatre
Hephaetus - Son of Zeus and Hera - god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.
Hermes - Son of Zeus and Maia - Messenger of the gods, god of trade, thieves, travelers, sports, athletes, border crossings, guide to the Underworld
Eris - Daughter of Zeus and Hera - minor goddess of discord and strife
Deimos - son of Ares, twin of Phobos - god of dread
Phobos - son of Ares, twin of Deimos - god of fear
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Ephus - the godling man with an unusual power.
Dr. Quinn - human wife of Ephus
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Egyptian Goddesses and wives to Ephus
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Bast - Goddess of cats, protection, joy, dance, music, family, and love
Sekhmet - Goddess of fire, war, and dance
Hathor - Goddess of the sky, dance, love, beauty, joy, motherhood, foreign lands, mining, music and fertility.
Serket - Goddess of scorpions, medicine, magic, and healing venomous stings and bites
Maat - Goddess of Truth and Justice
Tefnut - Goddess of Rain, Air, Moisture, Weather, Dew, Fertility, and Water
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Brothers of Bast and Sekhmet
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Thoth - God of knowledge
Sobek - God of the Nile, the Army, military, fertility and of crocodiles
Anhur - God of war and the sky bearer - Full brother of Bast and Sekhmet
Horus - Ancient God of the sky and kingship
Min - God of fertility
Khonshu - God of the Moon
Apophis - God of Chaos and darkness
Shu - God of the wind and air
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Ephus sat with a thud again, the three extra bonds that he'd ripped loose had been a drain. Like before though, he found that his power was rapidly rebuilding.
A smile slowly crossed his face as he thought of how pissed off Ares was going to be when he found out. At least Eris was a bit freer, though Ephus felt, there was far more of her power tied to Ares.
According to Serket what he'd done to free the five bonds on Eris was rare. Well, rare or unheard of to say the least. Obviously, he was going to have to have more information on this before he tried anything more.
Making Eris more comfortable Ephus sat at the table to think this through. He'd only been at it for a short time when he felt a huge surge of power outside his door. Nodding his head two of the three powers he felt he knew. This last though was completely unknown to him.
Reaching out he felt this third power was far older than the other two. Shit he thought, now who was getting involved?
Ephus was even more surprised when there was a knock on the door, ok now THAT was different. Opening in a slight smile crossed his face when he saw both younger looking Aphrodite and Athena standing there. Looking behind them, he saw an older slightly nervous female.
"We know you have much that you are doing" Aphrodite started.
"We also know that you are having problems with our half-brother Ares." Athena stated.
Ephus nodded never taking his eyes off the older female. "Yes, all that is true. As is the fact that I am more than frustrated with your realm. Aphrodite you and Athena are the only ones I have found that even deserve consideration to be saved. The rest," here Ephus shook his head. "The rest I could really care less about."
A gasp from the older female caught Ephus's attention. "How could he be so cruel." He heard her whisper to Athena. Athena bent to whisper to the older female whose eyes got large then she nodded. "He really acted that way toward him? I should have done more than shout at him." Walking forward the older female slightly bowed to Ephus, "I regret that you were treated the way you were. Especially by my husband."
This last sentence had Ephus confused a moment as he looked at both Aphrodite and Athena.
"She is referring to our father Zeus, also her brother." Athena stated a small smirk now on her lips. "Hera came to us saying that she wished to end the hostilities between us. I am still finding it a load of crap, though many things she said did make sense. It's the only reason I agreed to bring her here to you."
Now a smirk was etched on Ephus's face. He'd heard a lot of the conflicts that could have been avoided were in fact spurred on by Hera. Looking the older female over, he could see why, with the beauty she posed. Much like Aphrodite she had an uncommon beauty.
"Much has been written about you, mostly your distrust and disdain of most humans. Don't make the mistake thinking I am still human, though I still think like one. I'm not sure if there is much I can do for the Olympus realm. I have had trouble with almost all the sons of Zeus, including your son Ares." Ephus told Hera.
Here Hera's mouth dropped open almost all? Ares she could understand but the others? "I am hoping that with our assistance things will go far easier for you."
Ephus looked at Hera hard, making her shudder a moment, then stated. "We shall see, don't forget I am still human in thought. I do not nor will I forgive betrayal."
Hera shuddered again then nodded, "As I said before I am here to end the hostilities not start them anew. You might also find it interesting to know that our brothers Poseidon and Hades, along with our sister Demeter? Aren't very pleased with him either. I am sure that anything you want he will soon readily agree to."
The shock on Ephus's face made Hera smile, perhaps the godling could use this to his advantage. Strangely enough Ephus was actually thinking almost those exact thoughts. With the three of them on his side was there a way to actually force Zeus's hand? He'd have to visit them to find out.
"An interesting thought Hera, though I am having a hard time trusting you. Too often it has been written that you betrayed far too many trusts. No, I'd have to have something that I'd know you wouldn't betray me with." Ephus stated looking at Hera accusingly.