Assignment #5: Character Development

Hello all. The myth mentioned in my previous post involves a few gods dear to my heart. These include my husband Hephaestus and my lover, Ares. A few less important characters that appear in the myth are Poseidon, Hermes and Apollo.

Pictured to the right is Hephaestus, the alternate side of my estranged marriage. I never wanted to marry him. Parents- Ugh. But what can you do? Oh well, that's a different story. Hephaestus is the god of metalworking and fire. He is very kind and lovable, but also very ugly. Unlike any of the other gods, he is lame and not physically attractive. At the time of this story, Hephaestus had just began to lose trust in me and discovered that I was not a faithful wife. He had suspicions related to my relationship with Ares, and was determined to discover the truth. He has a very kind heart, and strives to find the best in everyone. He is the son of Zeus and Hera. He is very inventive. Also, Hephaestus is commonly depicted riding a donkey. 


My lover, Ares, is pictured at the left. He is the god of war, battlelust, war and manly courage. He is the son of Zeus and Hera, making him the brother of Hephaestus and my half-brother. Ares is commonly holding a shield, armour, helmet, and a spear. He is tall, strong and manly. A near-opposite of Hephaestus, Ares is impulsive and has a major attitude problem. All of the gods loath him, with the exception of myself. He is even hated by his own parents. He is also a coward, but is fierce and prone to violence. The main reason I am attracted to him is because of his looks. He sported a beard. In his prime, he was very good-looking. A sacred animal to him is a serpent.

Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He is the brother of Zeus and Hades. He is married to a sea nymph. Athena and Poseidon have struggle when it comes to who will become the patron deity of Athens. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and is usually holding a trident. Hermes is the messenger god. He is the son of Zeus and the nymph Maia. He wears a winged cap and winged sandals. His children include Pan, Abderus and Hermaphroditis. Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto. He is known for his archery skills and is the god of light, truth and healing. His job everyday is to move the sun across the sky. He is a handsome man with blond hair and a toned body.