Mythological Tales: Paris, Perseus, Diana, and Vulcan
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The Trial of Paris
Aphrodite appears alongside Hera and Athena. Two cherubs accompany her. Eris, angered by not being invited to a wedding, sows discord among the guests. Zeus decides to let Paris, a young Trojan prince, choose the most beautiful goddess. Hermes, the messenger god, presents Paris with the apple of discord.
Perseus and Andromeda
Perseus and his mother, Danae, are saved and find refuge in a kingdom. The king desires Danae, but Perseus, aided by Athena and Hermes, defeats the king. On his journey, Perseus rescues Andromeda from a monstrous dragon. The two cherubs symbolize their love. Upon returning, Perseus uses Medusa's head to turn the king to stone. He then founds Mycenae.
Diana and Callisto
Callisto, a nymph, becomes pregnant by Zeus. She tries to hide her pregnancy from her companions, but is discovered when they swim in the river. Artemis, guided by a servant, also discovers the truth. Callisto's fate varies; some say Artemis killed her, others say Hera transformed her. Zeus places her among the stars as Ursa Major. Artemis, a protector of the Amazons, is a skilled huntress.
The Forge of Vulcan
Despite his appearance, Hephaestus (Vulcan) is married to Aphrodite. Aphrodite's infidelity with Ares (Mars) causes Hephaestus great jealousy. Apollo informs Hephaestus of the affair. In his forge, Hephaestus crafts a fine, nearly invisible metallic net to trap the lovers and expose their betrayal.