In Greek mythology, there were many monsters feared even by the gods. They were the oldest terrors and nightmares of legend. Their savage natures and horrifying appearances were traits they all shared.
Most of these monsters also had an interesting commonality: they were all born of Echidna. Thus, Echidna was also known as the "Mother of Monsters."
Echidna was a half-human, half-serpent monster. Her upper body was that of a woman with fair cheeks, while her lower body was a terrifying giant snake. She dwelled in an unfathomable cave in the underworld, far from gods and mortals, amid gloomy darkness.
Echidna's father, Phorcys, was the sea god who ruled the deep ocean. As a noble primordial sea god, Phorcys had no interest in ordinary obedient girls. Instead, he was deeply enamored with the savage sea monster Ceto.
The two gods were passionately involved and produced a great many monsters, Echidna among them.
After Echidna came of age, she encountered Typhon, the progenitor of all monsters. Typhon's domineering defiance of the gods fascinated Echidna, and before long, all manner of monsters from Greek mythology were born!
"..."
Looking at the monsters below, Athena gave Hades a serious glance. What exactly was he trying to do?
He had actually brought Echidna's offspring here. If it was merely to help Anubis, she absolutely would not believe it.
How could Hades possibly be so kindhearted?
Athena felt somewhat uneasy. She did not know what Hades intended, and could only hope he would not drag them into it.
Meanwhile, on humanity's side, Brunhilde had also recognized the origins of these monsters. Her expression turned extremely ugly as she looked toward the Greek side, especially at Hades. She could barely restrain herself from cursing him outright.
But she held it in. She was no match for