Reversing Greek Mythology

Meeting Hercules was just an insignificant episode for Luo Yin.

Three days later.

Luo Yin took Ariadne, Philopia and twelve Theban cavalry to the city of Arcadia in the center of the Arcadia region.

The king who now rules the city of Arcadia is Inasos.

Assos always wanted a son when he was young, but his queen finally gave birth to a daughter, Atalanta.

It seems that an oracle declared that Yin Assos could not give birth to a son and could only have one child.

In order for his wife to give birth to a new child, Assos ruthlessly abandoned Atalanta in the mountains and forests of Arcadia.

Unfortunately, Yin Assos never gave birth to another child.

Atalanta, who was abandoned by her parents, did not die. She was first raised by a female bear in the mountain forest, and later adopted by a hunter and became a huntress in the mountain forest.

When Atalanta grew up, she participated in the Calydon boar hunt and became a heroine.

Her heroic deeds spread back to her hometown, and Yin Assos, who no longer longed for his son, asked her to return to him and held a marriage proposal competition for her.

Although Atalanta had vowed never to marry, she could not directly refuse her father's request, so she made a request to the suitors - Atalanta would be killed if she lost in the competition, hoping to scare off the endless stream of suitors. suitor.

After twelve suitors failed and were killed, a suitor of unknown origin, Hippomenes, prayed to Aphrodite for help in the city of Athens, and finally cheated with three golden apples and won the proposal competition. Passing Atalanta——

Twelve Theban cavalry surrounded the carriage and entered the streets of Arcadia. Luo Yin in the carriage recalled the story of Atalanta with a faint smile on his face.

As the incarnation of Artemis, the original patron goddess of Arcadia, the story of Atalanta's marriage was obviously a myth made by people hundreds of years later to belittle Artemis, who was a virgin goddess.

Hippomenes, who became Atalanta's husband, had neither parents nor a hometown, so he was obviously a fictional hero made up out of thin air.

Hippomenes prayed to Aphrodite for help in the city of Athens, which further highlights the time when this story was born.

Because the temple of Aphrodite visited by Hippomenes was probably built outside Athens more than 800 years later in real history.

Hippomenes is a completely fictional character in the mythical age, also because he is based on a character eight hundred years later.

"Ten years later, the Atalanta I met was unmarried, and there was no hero named Hippomenes. But in the current era, Atalanta not only returned to her hometown, but also obeyed her father Order to hold a marriage proposal competition - it seems that the further we go back in time, the more distorted the reality will be in the myths created by people hundreds of years later."

The royal palace of Arcadia.

After asking the palace guards to report the news to King Assos of Arcadia, Luo Yin led Ariadne and Philopia through the courtyard and entered the hall, where they saw a middle-aged man sitting deep in the hall. On the throne was Yin Assos, whom Luo Yin had seen ten years later.

Standing next to the throne was Atalanta in a white dress. It could be seen from her unnatural expression that she preferred her huntress costume to the gorgeous royal costumes.

In addition to Yin Assos and Atalanta, there was also a young man standing in the middle of the hall.

Seeing Luo Yin taking Ariadne and Philopia, Yin Assos first showed an unhappy expression, then forced a smile and said.

"Young King Haemon of Thebes! Your father Creon has told me that you will come to the city of Arcadia to propose to my daughter Atalanta. But I did not expect that you would bring two beautiful and noble people with you. If you want my beloved daughter Atalanta to become your concubine, even if the Kingdom of Thebes is more powerful than the Kingdom of Arcadia, I will cancel your proposal to Atalanta. Tarant's qualifications for marriage."

Before Luo Yin could explain, Atalanta, who was beside Yin Assos, said in a cold voice with no expression on her face.

"Father! Twelve suitors failed and were killed. You should have understood by now that I have super speed that surpasses all humans. If this guy is crazy enough to propose to me, I will defeat him mercilessly and let this greedy man suffer. The penalty of death.”

Yin Assos nodded in agreement, and then said to Luo Yin.

"Young Haemon! Let me introduce to you. This young man is Atalanta's suitor like you. His name is Hippomenes. Hippomenes is a wandering royal family, so he does not want to say He didn't want to tell his parents about his hometown, but before he came here, he had already prayed to the goddess Aphrodite for help in the city of Athens, and he was confident that he could defeat Atalanta in the courtship competition."

After listening to Yin Assos's words, Luo Yin said with a joking smile.

"People hundreds of years later made up myths. Why did they set the background of the story in the mythical era instead of the era they lived in? Because of their chaos, now King Theseus of Athens went to Crete to pray to Apollo for help. , Hippomenes came from Athens to the city of Arcadia to ask for help from Aphrodite. Anyone who did not understand the myth would definitely mistakenly think that the patron saints of Athens were Apollo and Aphrodite. Inte, not Pallas Athena.”

After complaining, Luo Yin and Yin Assos looked at each other and said.

"Dear King Yin Assos! In fact, I came to Arcadia City to participate in the proposal competition, not because I wanted to become Atalanta's husband, but just to fulfill my father's instructions."

"The suitors, including Hippomenes, are participating in this dangerous courtship competition in order to become my heir to the throne. You are already the king of Thebes, and I believe you are not too concerned about my throne. Big desire. But if you want to compete with Atalanta, you must still comply with Atalanta's requirements. If you fail in the competition, you will be killed by Atalanta."

"That's not fair to me at all."

Luo Yin said with a dissatisfied expression.

"I'm different from those wandering royals who long for the throne of Arcadia. If I accept Atalanta's request, then Atalanta should also accept my request - as long as I beat Atalanta in the game. Lanta, even if I already have a wife, Atalanta will marry me."

After listening to Luo Yin's words, Yin Assos showed a hesitant expression, and Atalanta took the initiative to speak.

"Your request is very reasonable! Anyway, you can't beat me in the game, so I accept your request. As long as you can beat me, I can also accept being your side room."

Yin Assos glanced at Atalanta worriedly, and then said to Luo Yin.

"Haimon! Since you and Atalanta have reached an agreement, tomorrow you will have a three-person competition with Atalanta and Hippomenes. Whoever can win between you and Hippomenes will win. To be Atalanta's husband and heir to my throne."

Until then, Hippomenes, who was as invisible as a transparent man, turned around and showed a friendly smile to Luo Yin and said.

"The great King Haemon of Thebes! We are fortunate to meet here. I hope we can become friends."