But Aphrodite was not to be put off. “Admit it,” she said. “I have power over you all. Except Athena, Hestia, and Artemis. Those three are immune.” “Ah. Because of their vow of eternal celibacy,” said Zeus. “You are speaking of love, I suppose.” “Look what it makes you do! All of you. Every shred of dignity falls away. In the throes of your desire for the most ordinary and worthless mortals you turn yourselves into pigs, goats, and bulls—in every way. Anything to chase down the objects of your lust. It’s too funny.”
