Olympus Star Legend (Volume 2)

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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: Ancient Greece is one of the world's most renowned ancient civilizations, leaving behind a rich cultural heritage, with mythology being one of its most important aspects. Greek mythology is incredibly diverse and colorful. The ancient Greeks imagined the gods in human form and depicted the divine world based on human appearances. In Greek mythology, except for a few evil figures who appeared monstrous, most gods had human forms and shared human-like emotions, differing only in that they were stronger and immortal. At the same time, the Greeks also placed the gods within a certain social structure. For example, the Olympian pantheon, like ancient human society itself, was a divine society led by Zeus, characterized by a clan-like structure. They resided on Mount Olympus, the highest peak in northern Greece, ruling over the earth, sky, and sea. They were both independent of human existence and interacted with humans, sometimes acting benevolently and sometimes malevolently. They even married humans, giving rise to many great heroes. Humans themselves were self-reliant, resisting divine rule while sometimes seeking divine assistance. This series, "Olympus Star Legends," collects some of the most captivating stories from ancient Greek mythology. The stories cover the creation of the universe, the establishment of the divine world led by Zeus, the development of human civilization, and the relationships and interactions between gods and humans. These stories are engaging and convey the themes of good versus evil, praising the greatness of wisdom, the spirit of human progress, and sincere love. They enrich our imagination, provide inspiration, and bring both joy and enlightenment. —Wang Huansheng, Researcher at the Institute of Foreign Literature, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Venus, jealous of Psyche's beauty, ordered her son Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with a monster. However, Cupid's love arrow accidentally struck himself. Cupid, consumed by passion, grew rapidly and secretly married Psyche. Psyche lived a happy life, her only regret being that she could not see her husband's face. Tempted by her sisters, she stole a glimpse of her husband's face. Cupid, furious, left her.