Storybook Favorites

Hephaestus before Zeus beats him

The Fall of Hephaestus: This story gives the back story of the Greek god Hephaestus, starting with his birth and continuing through his banishment from Mount Olympus after being beaten by his father, Zeus. I particularly enjoy this story because it is told in the first person perspective of a god, which is not the normal way of telling such a story. It allows the author to provide the god's thoughts and feelings, providing a closer connection to him and allowing the reader to become more invested in the story. I may take this method and apply it to a new story to give it a certain new twist and keep things interesting.

Three Brothers: I found another story about Greek gods, apparently I'm partial to them. This one provides a twist on the classic characters by placing them in high school as students rather than treating them as gods. I enjoy the concept of placing well known characters in well known positions, but unexpected ones. This makes it easier to understand the characters as the reader can relate to them from the readers own experiences. Adding this idea with the first person story telling from the previous story could provide a unique story identity, allowing both a closer and a more intimate connection with the characters.

Death's Story: This one didn't involve Greek gods. Instead, it personified some intangible ideas and used them to follow the story of two main characters, a monk named Patience and King Victor. This was the most intriguing story that I read, even though it was a bit rough to read and could have benefited from some proofreading. I liked the idea of involving a riddle in the story, it helped keep the plot interesting and make the reader invested in the story.

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