Yr 7 AMEB Speech and Drama story: Mythology

Hush, Eros. Your father Hephaestus will be here soon to greet you into the world and to introduce to the other deities we share Mt Olympus with. Before this though, I feel I should first share with you the world unto which you born. I am your mother, Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, at least here in Greece I am. To the Romans I am Venus. To them you will become known as Cupid, a tiny …

…in stories, like King Oedipus, and his children, Polynices, Eteocles, Ismene and Antigone, or the legend of King Arthur. But don't mourn yet, for that is many a millennia away, and we have plenty of time in which to enjoy immortality before then. My sweet child, you shall be my constant companion, for what better friend for love than desire. Welcome Eros, Cupid, and everyone else you will become! Welcome to the world of Gods!