Book IX

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Artemisa was led away from the cliff, and she felt no fear in her heart. Athena's hand left not long after, and Artemisa was once again left on her own. She was pensive, and then understood what Athena had meant. Zeus would not listen to the gods in counsel, so she must talk to a god who was not, Hades, and Zeus would listen to him, so went on with now purpose. She knew in her head where Hades lives. On her path she met many challenges. The ground was steep, the sky poured rain. The next day came, and it was the seventh day of slumber on the mountain.


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