“You would protect a goddess whose power might destroy you?” Hera asked. “With my life,” Hermes said. “Sephy is my friend.” “And mine,” said Apollo. “And mine,” said Aphrodite, who broke from the line and crossed to Persephone’s side. As she came to stand beside Apollo, she called Hephaestus’s name, and the God of Fire also appeared, filling the space beside her.

