The True Lineage of Greece is in Rome?
In fact, the appearance of the Golden Apple in the Age of Gods was almost always a momentous event.
It first appeared at the wedding of King of Gods Zeus, and Hera, the Queen Hera. It was a gift from Gaia, the goddess of the earth, to the Olympian Gods, symbolizing the rise and recognition of three generations of gods.
Samael sensed the pure and vast divine power contained within the Golden Apple Tree, as well as the obscure and profound aura surging within it.
He then realized that his definition of the Echidna, the Serpent Mother as a third-generation Mother Goddess was not entirely accurate.
As of now, the third generation of Mother Goddess has remained in limbo.
Tracing back through time, the first generation of Gaia, the Earth Mother Goddess and the second generation of Mother Goddess Rhea were both queens of the King of Gods's family, based on their relationship and status.
Even if the Serpent Mother was Gaia's creation, as a single-sex derivative, her flaws were obvious, and she naturally did not possess the true right to inherit the title of Mother Goddess.
Logically speaking, the succession of the third generation of Mother Goddess should also be the turn of the third generation of Olympus Queen of Gods.
In contrast, the sacred garden on Mount Atlas is also referred to in some traditions as "Hera's Garden".
Therefore, this Golden Apple Tree, which symbolizes the abundant power of the earth, should theoretically belong to Queen Hera.
The problem is that Zeus had seven Shiki wives, and the bloodline curse was fulfilled by the lineage of the Metis, Goddess of Wisdom, and had nothing to do with Hera.
Therefore, the third succession of the Mother Goddess authority went awry.
Continuing to follow the old rules and appointing Queen Hera as the third-generation Mother Goddess was just one of the options for Gaia.
From the fact that Hera did not demonstrate direct control over the Golden Apple Tree, and that there is no mention of the Queen of Heaven of the Olympus in the records related to the Mother Goddess, we can infer that...
This "Illegitimate Child Killer" and "lover slayer" failed to satisfy Gaia, and never truly absorbed the gifts of the Golden Apple Tree to become the third generation of Mother Goddess.
The Greek Origin Goddess was tired of the continuous filial piety of the first to third generations of gods.
Even Hera, who became Queen of Heaven, persecuted her husband's illegitimate children and lovers, showing no respect for bloodlines and life.
The appearance of Medusa, and the qualities she displayed, gave Gaia a new choice.
"You mean, she intends for me to become the complete Mother Goddess?"
Medusa's fingertips brushed against the lush branches of the Golden Apple Tree, its veins shimmering like a galaxy, and she murmured in disbelief at Gaia's generosity.
"To be precise, it simply means opening the Sacred Garden and giving you an opportunity to integrate with the Divine Authority of Earth."
Samael tapped the thick, gnarled bark with his fingers, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with celebration for Medusa, followed by a hint of regret.
"Unfortunately, the three daughters of the goddess of night, who represent Olympus and are in charge of taking over the sacred garden and the Golden Apple Tree, will arrive in Queen of Heaven."
"In such a short time, we don't know if we can gain anything, or how much we can gain. This is what Gaia wanted to tell you before she left."
Medusa chuckled and shook her head, quite satisfied.
"It doesn't matter. Being able to consume the Golden Apple, restore my incomplete divinity and immortality, and sever the curse between me and my sisters, the gains from this journey have already exceeded expectations."
Even now, the unexpected generosity of Gaia, the Earth Mother Goddess, still feels like a dream to her.
"Enough talk, time is limited. First, let's achieve immortality, then resonate with the Divine Authority of Earth within this Golden Apple Tree!"
"During this time, for your safety, Ladon and I will focus on protecting you."
Samael gently patted Medusa's shoulder, gave her earnest instructions, and then used the existing resources to construct defensive and early warning spells around the Golden Apple Tree.
At the same time, the Ladon on one side also extended half of its head, circling around the sacred garden to monitor the surrounding activity from all angles.
Seeing that Samael and Ladon were on high alert, Medusa had no choice but to take it seriously as well. She walked up to the Golden Apple Tree and reached out to the bright yellow fruit hanging from the branches.
At that moment, the leaves of the Golden Apple Tree rustled, and its branches drooped down on their own, reaching the same height as Medusa.
Only when this purple-haired goddess, whose aura was the same as hers, tentatively plucked a Golden Apple did the branch rub against the leaves, making a rustling sound in response, before burrowing back into its place.
Sure enough, this thing has a spirit, no wonder it has never been tamed by Hera.
Seeing this, Samael stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought.
When Medusa finished crunching on the Golden Apple under the encouraging gaze of the ancient serpent, a dark Golden Stream containing the immortal laws of the earth flowed and crisscrossed her skin and veins, and pure ether surged and boiled.
Feeling the tearing and swelling pain in various parts of her body, the purple-haired goddess's expression changed slightly. She immediately closed her eyes to guide and digest the immortality and life force brought by the Golden Apple.
Strands of blood mist seeped from Medusa's pores and surrounded her body, coalescing into a purplish-red cocoon.
Seeing this, Samael, who was standing on the outside, nodded to himself and breathed a slight sigh of relief. But when he looked at the Golden Apple hanging from the branches of the tree, he couldn't help but feel a deep and gloomy feeling.
Besides the wedding of Zeus and Hera, the Golden Apple also made a prominent appearance at another wedding.
That is, the marriage between the human hero Peleus and the Thetis, Goddess of the Sea.
All the gods were invited to the wedding that day, except for the Goddess of Discord.
Goddess of Discord, he presented a Golden Apple to the guests at the wedding, with an inscription that read, "For the most beautiful goddess."
Hera, the goddess of the highest rank, Athena, the most powerful, Aphrodite, the most beautiful, were arguing over the Golden Apple. Fearing to offend the goddess, none of the gods dared to speak. Zeus, the Prince Paris of Troy, the handsome little shepherd boy from the mountains, to be the judge.
The three goddesses offered tempting conditions in order to obtain the Golden Apple.
Hera granted him supreme power and guaranteed him the Trojan throne, making him the supreme ruler; Athena offered him wisdom and strength, promising to nurture him into an outstanding hero; Aphrodite promised to make the most beautiful woman in the world fall in love with him and become his wife.
Ultimately, Paris, captivated by love, gave the Golden Apple to Aphrodite, and with the help of the goddess of love, abducted Helen, the Queen of Sparta.
Therefore, this Golden Apple became the trigger for the Trojan War.
The war between Greece and Troy involved almost all of the Twelve Olympians, with both sides summoning countless heroes to participate and die on the battlefield.
In the second wedding, Achilles, the son of the human hero Peleus and the Thetis, Goddess of the Sea, also became a victim of this war.
The scale and ferocity of this war were comparable to a small-scale divine war.
But what reason could a mere Golden Apple with words engraved on it have to incite three goddesses to fight each other so fiercely, tearing each other apart?
Leaving aside Hera and Aphrodite, Athena doesn't seem like someone who would be led around by a Golden Apple.
After a moment of contemplation, Samael gazed wistfully at Medusa, who had transformed into a purple-red cocoon of light, and the rustling Golden Apple Tree behind her, its branches whispering a meaningful chuckle.
Unless, of course, they were not fighting for the Golden Apple, but for the Divine Authority of Earth that represented the continuation of Greek prosperity.
The ancient snake murmured softly, its expression subtle.
So, the True Lineage of Greece is in Rome?
Things are getting more and more interesting.