What would the Olympians think?
Let's say, theoretically of course, that the Gods of Ancient Greece (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Apollo, Hephaestus, etc.) did exist. All those ancient myths really happened and those Gods are still sitting up on Mt. Olympus watching the Earth.
What do you think they would make of Humanity and its accomplishments? What would be their opinions on the massive cultural and ideological shifts? Who would they support: Bush or Kerry? (Please, don't actually answer this one)
What do you think that they would think?
La Terra di Liberta
31-10-2004, 03:54
"Dumbass humans, with their elections and their Presidents."
My opinion... they wouldn't have any opinion. those gods tended to be self centered. oh they'll occasionally answer prayers and such but majority of the tales are them fulfilling their own pleasures (sometimes at the cost of some poor human) or taking revenge over some insult.
maybe, if one was bored enough to follow what's been going on here on earth, he might support Bush because the conflict in Iraq and Pakistan would keep his interest for a while.
Surely more than two people care about the Olympians!
Phaiakia
31-10-2004, 05:27
They'd find much amusement I'm sure...
There'd also be plenty of people being punished for their hubris.
How strange, I've been reading "The Odyssey" and I've been wondering what these god-characters would think if they existed in today's world...
My guess is that they would assist whomever they want to assist. And apparently they want neither to win. Know why?
The Odyssey Spoilers
Athena frequently changes the appearence of Odysseus whenever she wants him to look his best in public or to a person. We can all safely say Bush resembles a monkey and the only thing helpin Kerry is Botox.
Or not....wait....argh I confused myself.
Cannot think of a name
31-10-2004, 06:26
"Hey Zues, you're obsolete-looks like they can create their own lightening."
"Oh Posiden? Look at what they put in your ocean..."
"Those sons of-....What're you smiling about Aries?"
"Nothing, looks like thier doing fine to me. Between phones, radio, tv, satalites and the internet Hermes is the most screwed."
"Whatever, I never liked my job anyway. Besides, it just means that some chucklebutt down there is just mis-spelling your names in a lame joke anyway....And did you see all the things they did to Hercules on TV and in films? And you thought Euripides was a dick..."
wadda ya mean. Hermes would be the richest guy there since he rented is likeness to those floral guys.
"Hey Zues, you're obsolete-looks like they can create their own lightening."
"Oh Posiden? Look at what they put in your ocean..."
"Those sons of-....What're you smiling about Aries?"
"Nothing, looks like thier doing fine to me. Between phones, radio, tv, satalites and the internet Hermes is the most screwed."
"Whatever, I never liked my job anyway. Besides, it just means that some chucklebutt down there is just mis-spelling your names in a lame joke anyway....And did you see all the things they did to Hercules on TV and in films? And you thought Euripides was a dick..."
Aphrodite: WHAT THE HELL! I just wed those two and the guy's already all over another girl? *sigh*
Mars (Roman name): Ahh....I think I've got it made, you guys!
Hell, Zeus would be right down there with the wife of the cheating bastard.
The True Right
31-10-2004, 18:38
Why should we care what Olympic athletes think?
Oh shoot, wrong Olympians. In that case, they'd be busy sending our leaders on different quests and what-not. My question is: Is Atlas tired yet? He's been doing that thing of his for a long time now. Who is his break relief holder? Arnold I guess when he's not busy governing.