I saw sadness when I looked at what was left of them. The demigods who had once controlled the heavens had been brought low, humbled to the point of death. I always imagined I heart their crumbled masterpieces singing an endless mourning dirge. I turned, looking at the wild grass shivering across the plateau. "I see only reminders that nothing lasts forever, not even greatness."" Some things last." I faced him. "Really? And just what would that be?"" The things that matter. Mary E. Pearson
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When the Greek god of war, Ares, was defeated by his son, Zeus, he was given a choice: He could either be imprisoned in Tartarus, or go into exile. Ares chose the second option. However, he was forced to wander the earth for eternity. During this time, he created many works of art and poetry and buried them under the mountains.

He also created a wife and children and gave them gifts and treasures and even immortality. He then made them live forever as well. The only thing that would change them is if they were killed by someone who could not see beyond their beauty.

Sadly, even the demigods have to die someday.

Source: The Kiss Of Deception

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