Hello everyone. This is a myth that I had to write for English. It's not super good, but it's one of best thing I've ever written in the class. I hope you like it, even if it is kind of stupid.
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One day, the beautiful goddess Aphrodite was walking in a forest with her son Eros, when she heard soft melodic music playing. Aphrodite wandered past many trees and finally spotted a young man playing a lyre. The man was stunning. He had golden hair that went to his should, and the bluest eyes Aphrodite had ever seen. “Excuse me young man, but may I ask for your name?” Aphrodite asked.
The young man was taken by surprise since he had not noticed the fair goddess standing in front of him. The boy smiled, thinking that the goddess was another maiden looking for love. The boy smirked and said,” Hello, my name is Armesus. May I ask why a beautiful maiden like you is doing here alone in the forest?”
Aphrodite smiled. She was surprised that the boy did not recognize her. She was the most beautiful goddess on Mount Olympus. “Hello Armesus, I am Aphrodite, the goddess of love.” Aphrodite said.
Armesus was amazed. Standing in front of him was a goddess. Armesus felt his cheeks turn a bright pink, as he stared at the goddess. Aphrodite smiled and let out a small laugh, which caused Armesus’ cheeks to flush an even brighter pink. “Forgive me, Aphrodite, I did not notice you. Your beauty was too stunning.” The boy said, “I would love to play you a song. Pardon me if it is not suited to your taste.”
The goddess let out a small laugh. She thought that the boy was quite adorable, and would look good by her side. Aphrodite was sure that she wanted the boy, and decided that she would wear her magic girdle, which gave her the power to have anyone she wanted to lust after her.
Remembering that her son Eros was here, Aphrodite turned towards her son and motioned for him to come closer. “Eros,” she spoke, “Do not tell Hephaestus about this. This is a matter between mother and son.”
Eros nodded and flew away, leaving his mother and Armesus alone.
Armesus started to play his lyre and Aphrodite was amazed at how beautiful it sounded. His song was about a man who fell in love with a beautiful young maiden. Aphrodite found herself humming along as Armesus continued to play his lyre. Armesus stopped and looked up at Aphrodite. “Did you enjoy my song?” he questioned.
Aphrodite nodded and started to slowly walk towards the man. When she was close she caressed his cheek and looked deep into his eyes. “It was beautiful,” she whispered, “I would love to hear you play every day. I must go now, but please meet me here tomorrow.”
Aphrodite kissed Armesus on the lips and the slowly walked away. Armesus stared at the goddess as she slowly walked away. He put his hand to his lips, amazed at the feeling. “For the love of Zeus, I can’t believe I’m in love with a goddess who’s married…” Armesus silently whispered.
For the next week Aphrodite met Armesus in the same, silent forest. Each day she had on her magic girdle, which only intensified the love Armesus had for her. The two lovers would meet up, be intimate, and afterwards Armesus would play a song.
Aphrodite was madly in love with the mortal, but her feelings were not quite as strong as his. Aphrodite loved him, but she did not love him enough to forget her other lovers. Ares was her favorite lover, but Armesus came in a close second. Aphrodite loved his voice, and couldn’t bear to be without it.
One day while Aphrodite was with Armesus, Eros rushed towards the couple. “Mother, you must come quickly! Hephaestus was suspicious and made Pandora come and spy on you. He now knows that you’re having an affair.” Eros spat out.
Hearing that her husband was after her, Aphrodite rushed away from Armesus, but she was too late. “I see you’re having fun, my wife.” Hephaestus belted out.
The goddess quickly ran towards her husband, trying hard to come up with an excuse. Knowing his wife well, Hephaestus put his hand over her mouth. “I do not wish to hear any of your lies. Now come with me,” He spoke, “Or do you wish to have a repeat of when I found you and Ares together?”
Not wanting to be humiliated, Aphrodite left with her husband, not even sparing Armesus a glance.
Armesus couldn’t believe it. He had just lost the love of his life. He thought that Aphrodite had loved him, but she left without a goodbye. Armesus wouldn’t give up though. He knew that someday, Aphrodite would come back for him and make him immortal. Heartbroken, Armesus sat on a tree stump, grabbed his lyre, and played a song.
Months passed and Aphrodite still hadn’t returned. Armesus still hadn’t given up. Every day Armesus would go to the forest where they met and sing a song, hoping that Aphrodite could hear him from Mount Olympus.
One day Armesus was sitting in a tree waiting for his love, when he heard a noise. He peered down and saw Aphrodite. Hope rose inside of him, until he saw who she was with. Trailing behind her was a man.
After a few minutes Aphrodite and the man hugged and started to kiss. Armesus was heartbroken, but still didn’t give up. Every day, he saw the two of them be romantic with each other. Once they left Armesus would sing a song for his love. After a year he turned into a bird, who sings night and day, looking for his lost love, and hoping that someday, she would come back for him.
