希臘神話主要是述敘一切有關古希臘人的神、英雄、自然和宇宙歷史的神話。而希臘神話和傳說中最有名的故事有大家最熟悉的除了性感熟男布萊德彼特主演的特洛伊戰爭、另外還有奧德修斯的遊歷、伊阿宋找金羊毛、赫拉克勒斯的功績、忒修斯的冒險和俄狄浦斯的悲劇等。
Greek mythology mainly narrates stories about the gods, heroes, nature, and cosmic history of the ancient Greeks. Among the most famous tales in Greek myths and legends are those familiar to many, such as the Trojan War, immortalized by the dashing Brad Pitt in Troy, as well as Odysseus’s adventures, Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, the labors of Heracles, the exploits of Theseus, and the tragedy of Oedipus.
這次的主角就是希臘神話中第三任神王－宙斯。
This time, the spotlight is on Zeus, the third king of the gods in Greek mythology.
（資料來源：Pinterest.com）
宙斯是哪來的呢？
最早記載希臘神話與宙斯的《荷馬史詩》
希臘神話的最早文字記載可以追溯到約三千年前的《荷馬史詩》，其中包含兩部經典著作：《伊利亞特》和《奧德賽》。希臘神話中最核心的角色是宙斯，但第一位神卻並非宙斯，而是從混沌中誕生的女神蓋亞，其名字的含義即為“大地”。蓋亞創造了世界上第一位男神——天空之神烏拉諾斯，並與他結合生下了十八位巨神，包括十二泰坦巨神、三位獨眼巨神和三位百臂巨神。
The earliest written records of Greek mythology can be traced back approximately 3,000 years to the Homeric Epics, which include two classical works: The Iliad and The Odyssey. The central figure in Greek mythology is Zeus, but the first deity was not Zeus. It was Gaia, a goddess born from chaos, whose name means "earth." Gaia created the first male god in the world, Uranus, the god of the sky. Together, they gave birth to eighteen giants, including twelve Titan giants, three Cyclopes, and three Hecatoncheires.
這十八位巨神各具特色：十二泰坦巨神分為六男六女，姐弟同時也是夫妻；三位獨眼巨神全為男性，擅長製造武器；百臂巨神則無性別，以強大臂力聞名。然而，烏拉諾斯將所有孩子封禁於地獄（黑暗之地），使他們無法誕生，這激怒了蓋亞。她號召孩子們反抗，最小的泰坦巨神克羅諾斯挺身而出，在蓋亞的幫助下，逃離地獄並用鋼鐮刀閹割了烏拉諾斯。臨終前，烏拉諾斯詛咒克羅諾斯，稱他終將被自己的孩子推翻。
These eighteen giants each had unique traits. The twelve Titan giants were evenly divided into six males and six females, who were both siblings and spouses. The three Cyclopes were all male and skilled in weapon-making, while the Hecatoncheires were genderless and known for their immense strength. However, Uranus imprisoned all his children in the underworld (the realm of darkness), preventing their birth. This enraged Gaia, who called upon her children to rebel. The youngest Titan, Cronus, stepped forward. With Gaia's help, he escaped the underworld and used a steel sickle to castrate Uranus. In his final moments, Uranus cursed Cronus, prophesying that he would one day be overthrown by his own child.
比八點檔還精采？宙斯的父母親與阿公阿嬤
（資料來源：The Bark of Charon. Luca Giordano）
讓我們從天空開始講起。蓋婭的孩子烏拉諾斯，也就是與大地同樣廣大的天空，就躺臥在他的母親之上，完完全全地覆蓋著大地。每一寸大地的上方都有一片緊緊相連的天空。當蓋婭生下烏拉諾斯後，他就與她完全相反又相合。天空一方面可說是另一個大地，另一方面又是大地的對立者。從這個時候開始，世界上有了陰陽之分。天空是陽性，而大地則為陰性。烏拉諾斯出現後，厄洛斯也開始有了另外的作用。因為從此之後，蓋婭不再獨自孕生出體內的東西，但也不是由烏拉諾斯執行同樣的任務，而是厄洛斯使他們結合，經由男性的天空與女性的大地結合，生下不同於大地、也有別於天空的個體。
Let's start with the sky. Uranus, Gaia's child, was as vast as the earth itself, lying upon his mother and completely covering her. Every inch of the earth was enveloped by the tightly connected sky. After Gaia gave birth to Uranus, he became both her opposite and her complement. The sky could be seen as another version of the earth, yet also its counterpart. From this point on, the division of yin and yang emerged in the world: the sky was masculine, and the earth was feminine. With the arrival of Uranus, Eros took on a new role. From then on, Gaia no longer gave birth to the things within her by herself, nor did Uranus take on the same task alone. Instead, Eros brought them together, and through the union of the male sky and the female earth, they gave birth to beings distinct from both earth and sky.
烏拉諾斯不斷將他的體液注入蓋婭體內，這個原始的天空，唯一的活動就是性愛。他壓覆在蓋婭身上，想的是性，做的也只是性。可憐的大地被他緊緊壓著，動彈不得，就這樣接二連三地懷了孩子。但孩子沒有辦法離開母親的肚子，因為天空一刻也不曾離開大地，導致在天空與大地之間，根本沒有空隙讓孩子出生。他們的孩子就這樣一直待在母親體內，無法出世成為獨立的個體。這些孩子無法擁有自己的身體樣貌，也無法獨立存在，就像當初烏拉諾斯還沒出生之前，被包含在蓋婭體內一樣。
Uranus continuously poured his essence into Gaia. This primordial sky's sole activity was love-making. Pressing down on Gaia, his thoughts and actions were consumed by the act of union. Poor Gaia was tightly restrained under him, unable to move, and thus repeatedly became pregnant. However, her children could not leave her womb, as the sky never once parted from the earth, leaving no space between them for the children to be born. Trapped within their mother, the children could not come into the world as independent beings. They were denied their own form and existence, much like Uranus himself had been before his birth, confined within Gaia.
誰是蓋婭與烏拉諾斯的孩子？首先是泰坦諸神，六個兄弟和六個姊妹。第一個孩子是歐克亞諾斯，他是圍繞整個世界的帶狀水域，身體頭尾相連，是一道自成一體而循環不息的宇宙之河。最年輕的是克羅諾斯，人稱「狡詐的克羅諾斯」。
Who are the children of Gaia and Uranus? First, there are the Titans, six brothers and six sisters. The firstborn was Oceanus, who represented the vast, band-like waters encircling the world. His body formed a continuous loop, symbolizing the never-ending cosmic river. The youngest was Cronus, known as "Cunning Cronus."
除了這十二個泰坦神祇，天空與大地還有一群凶神惡煞般的兒子，他們是兩組三胞胎兄弟。頭三個是威力強大的基克洛普斯，其特徵是只有一隻眼睛，長在額頭正中間，因此也叫「獨眼巨人」。他們的名字分別叫布龍鐵斯（雷聲）、史鐵若普斯（亮光），和阿爾格斯（白色）。從這些名字看來，他們的專長多少跟某種冶金術有關― 沒錯，他們就是製造雷聲與閃電的專家。也正是他們三兄弟打出雷鳴閃電送給宙斯，作為他克敵致勝的法寶。
In addition to these twelve Titans, the union of sky and earth produced another group of formidable offspring: two sets of triplet brothers. The first set were the powerful Cyclopes, characterized by a single eye in the center of their foreheads, earning them the name "One-Eyed Giants." Their names were Brontes (Thunder), Steropes (Lightning), and Arges (Bright). These names hint at their mastery of metallurgy—they were experts in forging thunder and lightning.It was this trio who later created Zeus’s thunderbolts, which became his ultimate weapon in battle.
另外三個是臂力無窮的「百臂巨人」：赫卡冬克羅。他們的名字分別叫寇托斯、白亞瑞斯、居野斯。他們個個高大威猛，各自有五十個頭、一百隻手，每隻手臂都有不可思議的神力。
The second set of triplets were the mighty Hecatoncheires, also known as the "Hundred-Handed Giants." Their names were Cottus, Briareus, and Gyes. These towering figures each had fifty heads and one hundred hands, with incredible strength in every limb.
泰坦諸神也好，獨眼巨人、百臂巨人也好，這些神祇都已有了獨特的個性，不像上一輩神祇：蓋婭、烏拉諾斯或是龐多斯，是以地、天、水這些自然力量來命名。獨眼巨人基克洛普斯展現的是雷霆般的無窮目力，但意思並不是能夠看得比別人遠，而是他們額頭正中央的那隻眼睛，就像他們送給宙斯的閃電一般，能放射出使人動彈不得的神奇力量。百臂巨人赫卡冬克羅則是巨大臂力的化身，能夠緊扼、劈碎、擊倒與壓制對手，戰無不勝，攻無不克。但就算他們本領再高，也是徒然；泰坦諸神、基克洛普斯與赫卡冬克羅都只能待在蓋婭體內，因為烏拉諾斯緊緊地壓著她。
The Titans, Cyclopes, and Hecatoncheires all possessed unique personalities, unlike the previous generation of deities such as Gaia, Uranus, or Pontus, who were named after natural forces like earth, sky, and water. The Cyclopes, or Kyklopes, embodied the boundless might of thunder, but their power didn’t stem from seeing farther than others. Instead, the single eye in the center of their foreheads radiated a stunning, immobilizing force, much like the lightning bolts they forged for Zeus. The Hecatoncheires, or Hundred-Handed Giants, were the embodiment of colossal strength. With their massive arms, they could grip, crush, shatter, and overpower any opponent, achieving victory in every battle.Yet, despite their extraordinary powers, all of them—the Titans, Cyclopes, and Hecatoncheires—remained trapped within Gaia. Uranus pressed so tightly against her that there was no space for their children to emerge into the world.
（資料來源：wikipedia.org）
這個時候的宇宙是黯淡無光的，因為烏拉諾斯一直壓在蓋婭身上，使得星空不斷籠罩著大地。蓋婭的孩子愈來愈多，但沒辦法被生出來，只好一直停留在母親體內。他們不斷擠壓、騷動，使蓋婭幾乎要窒息了。終於，蓋婭的憤怒爆發出來，她告訴孩子，特別是泰坦諸神：「大家聽好，你們的父親嚴重傷害了我們。他用可怕的暴力壓迫我們，我們不能再這樣忍受下去。孩子！你們必須起來反抗你們的天空父親。」蓋婭體內的泰坦諸神聽到母親這番激烈的言詞，都感到非常害怕。因為烏拉諾斯的體積跟蓋婭一樣大，而且總是緊緊地壓著她，他們連活動的空間都沒有，又怎麼可能打敗他呢？只有年紀最小的克羅諾斯決定要幫助蓋婭，反抗自己的父親。
At this time, the universe was shrouded in darkness, as Uranus perpetually pressed against Gaia, covering the earth in an unyielding blanket of starry sky. Gaia’s children continued to multiply, but unable to be born, they remained trapped within her. Their constant pressure and restless movements nearly suffocated Gaia.Finally, Gaia’s fury erupted. She addressed her children, particularly the Titans: “Listen carefully! Your father has inflicted unbearable harm upon us. His oppressive violence weighs upon me, and we cannot endure this any longer. My children, you must rise up and rebel against your father, the sky!” The Titans inside Gaia were terrified by her fiery words. After all, Uranus was as vast as Gaia herself, and he pressed so tightly against her that there was no space for them to move, let alone fight him. Only the youngest, Cronus, stepped forward, determined to help Gaia and rebel against his father.
蓋婭構想出一個非常惡毒的計謀。為了執行這個計畫，她首先在自己體內製造一項工具：一把以鋼片鑄成的鐮刀。完成之後，她就把這柄鐮刀交給克羅諾斯。克羅諾斯不動聲色地躲在母親肚子裡，埋伏在烏拉諾斯與蓋婭結合的地方，等待下手的時機。當烏拉諾斯再一次向蓋婭傾洩體液的時候，克羅諾斯猛然用左手牢牢抓住父親的性器官，同時右手高舉起鐮刀，狠狠地一刀砍下。然後，為防這恐怖的行動招致任何不幸，他頭也不回地，立刻把砍下的性器遠遠拋出。被割下的陽具流出大量的血，濺灑在大地上，最後掉落在海洋中。烏拉諾斯在被閹割的那一刻，發出極為悲慘的痛苦哀嚎，旋即離開蓋婭，逃得遠遠的。最後，他把自己固定在世界的頂端，再也不願移動半分。但烏拉諾斯的體積還是跟蓋婭一樣大，因此不論人走到大地的哪一個角落，只要一抬起頭，就會看到與腳下土地相對的一片天。
Gaia devised a cruel and cunning plan. To carry it out, she first forged a tool within herself: a sickle made of solid steel. Once it was completed, she handed it to Cronus. Without revealing his intentions, Cronus hid within Gaia’s body, lying in wait at the spot where Uranus and Gaia joined, biding his time for the perfect moment.When Uranus once again poured his essence into Gaia, Cronus seized the opportunity. With his left hand, he firmly grasped his father’s genitals, and with his right hand, he raised the steel sickle high and struck with brutal force, severing them in one swift motion. To avoid any misfortune resulting from this horrific act, he immediately flung the severed organ far away without looking back.The dismembered genitals bled profusely, and the blood spilled onto the earth while the severed flesh eventually fell into the sea. In the moment of his castration, Uranus let out a heart-wrenching scream of agony before retreating from Gaia, fleeing far away. Finally, Uranus fixed himself at the highest point in the cosmos, never to move again.Despite this separation, Uranus’s immense size remained equal to Gaia’s, so no matter where one stood on earth, looking up would always reveal the sky above, mirroring the ground beneath.
克羅諾斯取代父親成為新世界的統治者，並與姐姐瑞亞生下了六位子女：三男三女。其中，最著名的三位男神是冥王哈迪斯、海王波塞頓和天王宙斯。宙斯是最小的兒子，但克羅諾斯因害怕父親的詛咒，將瑞亞前五個孩子一一吞食。當瑞亞生下宙斯時，她用一顆石頭代替宙斯交給克羅諾斯，而真正的宙斯被送往克里特島養育。
Cronus replaced his father as the ruler of the new world and, together with his sister Rhea, had six children: three sons and three daughters. Among them, the most famous were the three male gods: Hades, the god of the underworld; Poseidon, the god of the sea; and Zeus, the king of the heavens. Zeus was the youngest son, but Cronus, fearing his father’s curse, swallowed each of Rhea’s first five children. When Rhea gave birth to Zeus, she tricked Cronus by giving him a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes, which he swallowed instead. The real Zeus was secretly taken to Crete, where he was raised.
成年後，宙斯求助於計謀女神莫提斯，使用混入催吐藥物的食物讓克羅諾斯吐出了所有兄弟姐妹。隨後，宙斯聯合他們展開對父親的討伐，但力量不足，便向蓋亞尋求幫助。蓋亞建議解放被封禁的獨眼巨神與百臂巨神，獨眼巨神為宙斯兄弟鍛造了三件強力武器：宙斯的閃電、波塞頓的三叉戟，以及哈迪斯的隱身頭盔。最終，宙斯帶領眾神擊敗克羅諾斯，並將泰坦巨神封禁起來。
As an adult, Zeus sought the help of Metis, the goddess of wisdom and cunning. She prepared a meal laced with an emetic potion, which caused Cronus to vomit up all of Zeus’s siblings. Zeus then united with his brothers and sisters to launch a rebellion against their father. However, their combined strength proved insufficient, prompting Zeus to seek Gaia’s assistance. Gaia advised Zeus to release the imprisoned Cyclopes and Hecatoncheires from the underworld. The Cyclopes, in gratitude, forged three powerful weapons for the brothers: Zeus’s thunderbolt, Poseidon’s trident, and Hades’s invisibility helmet. Armed with these divine tools, Zeus led the gods in a decisive battle against Cronus and the Titans, ultimately defeating them and sealing the Titans away in imprisonment.
然而，蓋亞對宙斯的統治不滿，與地獄結合生下風暴巨人颱風對抗宙斯。經過激烈的颱風之戰，宙斯率眾神成功掌控了世界，成為眾神之首，奠定了他在希臘神話中的最高地位。
However, Gaia was dissatisfied with Zeus’s rule. She united with the underworld and gave birth to the storm giant Typhon to challenge him. After a fierce battle known as the War of Typhon, Zeus led the gods to victory and secured his dominion over the world. From that moment on, he became the supreme ruler of gods and men, cementing his position as the highest deity in Greek mythology.
宙斯的老司機罪狀大全
宙斯是科洛諾斯和瑞亞之子，他以雷電為武器，維持著天地間的秩序，公牛和鷹是他的標誌，宙斯的兄弟波賽頓和哈德斯則分別掌管海洋和地獄；而女神赫拉是宙斯的三姐，還是宙斯的第三任妻子。
Zeus, the son of Cronus and Rhea, wields thunder and lightning as his weapons, maintaining order between heaven and earth. The bull and the eagle are his symbols. Zeus’s brothers, Poseidon and Hades, rule over the seas and the underworld, respectively, while the goddess Hera, Zeus’s elder sister, is also his third wife.
宙期脾氣暴躁又非常的好色還是個雙性戀。傳言許多奧林匹斯的諸神和西臘英雄都是他和多位女神所生下的，而宙斯為了接近女神和女人，可謂無所不用其極。
Zeus was known for his fiery temper, insatiable lust, and even his bisexuality. It is said that many Olympian gods and Greek heroes were born from his unions with numerous goddesses and mortal women. To get close to these goddesses and women, Zeus would go to any lengths, employing all sorts of tricks and transformations.
先上車後補票：宙斯的正妻赫拉
（資料來源：greekmyths-greekmythology.com）
宙斯在杜鵑山上遇到了赫拉，對赫拉一見鐘情，當下立刻對赫拉求愛，卻遭到赫拉拒絕，但好色的宙斯並不就此放棄，宙斯先變身為一隻羽毛紊亂的杜鵑鳥飛到赫拉面前，利用赫拉的同情心引起赫拉的注意，善良的赫拉可憐眼前的這隻羽毛紊亂的小鳥，溫柔疼愛地將他放在自己懷中取暖，沒想到人面獸心的宙斯立即現出原形，用強硬的手段強X了赫拉，可憐的赫拉在羞愧無奈下只好嫁給了宙斯。
On Mount Cithaeron, Zeus encountered Hera and fell in love with her at first sight. He immediately expressed his love for her, but Hera rejected him. However, the persistent and lustful Zeus refused to give up. Transforming himself into a bedraggled cuckoo bird, Zeus flew to Hera, hoping to evoke her sympathy. Moved by the sight of the poor bird with its ruffled feathers, the kind-hearted Hera gently took it into her arms to warm and care for it. Seizing the moment, Zeus revealed his true form and forcefully violated Hera. Overcome with shame and helplessness, Hera ultimately had no choice but to marry Zeus.
宙斯雖然是天上的主神，但也具備了凡人的七情六欲，也會做出天底下所有男人都會犯的錯誤（當然這個是成見啦！），所以宙斯除了有一位妻子赫拉，在外面還有伊俄、歐羅巴、賽墨勒、卡利斯忒、 蓋尼米得等等的眾情人們。卻因為赫拉的嫉妒，使得外面的花花草草最後的下場都十分悽慘，不是被變成牛就是被變成熊了。
Although Zeus was the supreme god of the heavens, he was not immune to mortal emotions and desires. Like any man, he made mistakes—though, of course, this is a bit of a stereotype! In addition to his wife, Hera, Zeus had numerous lovers, including Io, Europa, Semele, Callisto, and Ganymede. However, due to Hera's jealousy, the fate of these lovers was often tragic. Many of them met grim ends, with some being transformed into cows or bears as punishment.
宙斯的變裝癖：扮女裝誘騙良家婦女
宙斯化身成自己的女兒阿特密斯，勾引了女兒身邊的美貌仙女卡莉絲朵，至她懷孕。貞潔的阿特密斯發現卡莉絲朵懷孕後將其從狩獵女團中開除。他們生下的孩子被嫉妒的赫拉變成了一隻熊。
Zeus once transformed himself into his own daughter, Artemis, to seduce Callisto, a beautiful nymph who was part of Artemis's entourage. Under this guise, he caused Callisto to become pregnant. When the chaste Artemis discovered Callisto’s pregnancy, she expelled her from the group of huntresses. The child born from their union was later turned into a bear by the jealous Hera.
（資料來源：GreekGodsAndGoddesses.net）
宙斯超不獸控：最愛變成小動物勾引別人
宙斯因為想瑟瑟，於是化身天鵝與斯巴達國王之妻瑞塔幽會，他們的孩子就是著名的引起特洛伊戰爭的海倫。
Driven by his desires, Zeus transformed into a swan to seduce Leda, the wife of the Spartan king. Their union produced Helen, the famed beauty whose abduction would later spark the Trojan War.
又有一次，宙斯化身小公牛，把腓尼基國王阿革諾耳之旅，歐羅芭拐到克里特島胡作非為，甚至怕出阿芙蘿黛蒂和小愛神說服她臣服。神話稱歐羅巴是最初的歐洲人，也就是所有歐洲人的祖先。
In another instance, Zeus disguised himself as a small bull to abduct Europa, the daughter of Agenor, the king of Phoenicia. He whisked her away to Crete, where he pursued his desires. To further ensure her submission, he even enlisted the help of Aphrodite and Eros. According to mythology, Europa is considered the first European and the ancestor of all Europeans.
（資料來源：The abduction of Europa. Rembrandt van Rijn）
宙斯好愛監禁Play：自己的女兒也行
從預言中，宙斯得知自己會被外孫殺害，於是將女兒囚禁在密室中，但沒想到自己半夜化作一道金雨，與之結合，生下了自己的親孫。
According to a prophecy, Zeus learned that he would be killed by his grandson. In an attempt to prevent this fate, he imprisoned his daughter in a sealed chamber. However, one night, Zeus transformed himself into a shower of golden rain, entered the chamber, and united with her, resulting in the birth of his own grandchild.
（資料來源：Danaë. Rembrandt van Rijn）
古希臘沒有FBI：宙斯戀童癖大爆發
宙斯，這位既愛江山又愛美人的天神，有一天將目光投向了特洛伊國王特羅斯最小的兒子伽倪墨得斯。伽倪墨得斯以其年輕貌美而聞名，是國王最寵愛的孩子，特羅斯為了保護這位小王子，特意派士兵護衛。然而，這些防護並不能阻擋宙斯的慾望。他在見到伽倪墨得斯的瞬間驚為天人，心中燃起炙熱的渴望，立刻化身為一隻巨鷹，將他擄走，帶到了奧林匹斯山。
Zeus, known for his love of power, beauty, and passion, once set his eyes on Ganymede, the youngest son of King Tros of Troy. Ganymede, a young man of extraordinary beauty, was the king’s most beloved child, guarded by soldiers to ensure his safety. Yet, none of this protection could stop Zeus, who, upon seeing the boy, was captivated and consumed by desire. Without hesitation, Zeus transformed into a giant eagle and swept Ganymede away to Mount Olympus.
伽倪墨得斯是宙斯眾多情人中最為獨特的一位。他不僅是少數的男性情人，更是唯一一位被宙斯帶回奧林匹斯、並敢與宙斯公然調情的人。宙斯不顧赫拉的嫉妒，讓伽倪墨得斯成為天神的侍酒童，賦予他特殊的地位。赫拉的嫉妒最終化為無邊怒火，她將伽倪墨得斯變成了天空中的水瓶座。
Unlike many of Zeus's fleeting passions, Ganymede held a unique place in the god’s heart. After seducing him, Zeus did not abandon him but instead elevated him to the prestigious role of cupbearer to the gods. Ganymede’s distinction as a lover lay not only in his gender but also in Zeus's bold decision to bring him to Olympus, despite Hera’s fierce jealousy. Their relationship was open, with Zeus unabashedly flirting with Ganymede, which only fueled Hera’s fiery resentment.
為了撫慰特羅斯失去愛子的心情，宙斯特意送給他一對神馬，以此表達歉意與感謝。
In her wrath, Hera ultimately transformed Ganymede into the constellation Aquarius. To console King Tros for the loss of his son, Zeus gifted him a pair of divine horses, a gesture of both appeasement and gratitude.
（資料來源：Pinterest.com）
有其弟必有其兄？關於宙斯兩位哥哥的情史
一段勇氣與激情的故事：波賽頓&安菲翠緹
（資料來源：wikimedia.org）
在希臘神話的宏大敘事中，波賽頓是一位充滿激情與力量的神祇。作為奧林帕斯三大主神之一，他與兄弟宙斯和黑帝斯一同推翻了他們的父親克羅納斯，並通過抽籤瓜分世界統治權。憑藉抽中的大海領域，波賽頓建立了他的海洋帝國，成為海洋的絕對主宰。
In the grand narrative of Greek mythology, Poseidon stands as a god of immense passion and power. As one of the three major Olympian gods, he, along with his brothers Zeus and Hades, overthrew their father Cronus and divided the world's rulership through a lottery. Drawing the domain of the sea, Poseidon established his maritime empire, becoming the absolute master of the oceans.
這位海神不僅擁有令人震撼的力量，還有非凡的氣質。他修建了深不可測的海底宮殿，馴養了銅蹄金鬃的神奇海馬。每當海面掀起狂暴的風暴，波賽頓就會駕駛他華麗的馬車，馳騁在波濤洶湧之間，周圍環繞著各種海怪，彷彿一場壯闊的海洋狂歡。
This sea god possessed not only stunning power but also an extraordinary presence. He built unfathomably deep underwater palaces and tamed magical sea horses with bronze hooves and golden manes. Whenever violent storms raged across the sea's surface, Poseidon would drive his magnificent chariot through towering waves, surrounded by various sea monsters, creating a spectacular maritime spectacle.
然而，即便是強大如波賽頓，在愛情的征途上也並非一帆風順。他最初追求海洋女神緹蒂絲，但當得知她將生下一個比父親更強大的兒子後，聰明的波賽頓選擇退避，並將她嫁給了凡人國王佩琉斯。
Even a powerful god like Poseidon was not immune to complications in his romantic pursuits. Initially, he pursued the sea goddess Thetis, but upon learning she was destined to bear a son more powerful than his father, the shrewd Poseidon withdrew and arranged her marriage to the mortal king Peleus.
他的目光轉向了另一位美麗的海洋女神——安菲翠緹。關於她的出身，神話中有多種版本：或說她是海神尼勒沃斯和朵莉絲的女兒，或稱她是大洋之神歐西努斯的後裔，甚至有說法認為她是巨神阿特拉斯的女兒。無論真相如何，她的美麗都令波賽頓著迷。
His gaze then turned to another beautiful sea goddess - Amphitrite. Her origins vary across mythological accounts: some say she was the daughter of the sea god Nereus and Doris, others claim she was a descendant of Oceanus, while some even suggest she was the daughter of the titan Atlas. Regardless of her lineage, her beauty captivated Poseidon.
在納克索斯島的一天，安菲翠緹正與姐妹們嬉戲玩耍，卻不幸被波賽頓盯上。這位衝動的海神並不打算採取委婉的追求方式，而是直接將她強行掳走。面對如此粗暴的追求，安菲翠緹選擇逃跑，潛入海中企圖擺脫追捕。
On the island of Naxos one day, Amphitrite was playing with her sisters when she was suddenly spotted by Poseidon. This impulsive sea god had no intention of pursuing her through courteous means, instead choosing to abduct her forcibly. Confronted with such a brutal pursuit, Amphitrite attempted to escape by diving into the sea.
然而，波賽頓豈是輕易罷休的神祇？他立即派出一隻海豚窮追不捨。在這場追逐戰中，安菲翠緹敵不過海豚靈活的游泳技巧，最終不得不投降，被海豚馴服般帶回。另一個版本的神話更顯戲劇性：驚恐的安菲翠緹向父親求救，卻被海豚發現並告密。作為對海豚的酬謝，波賽頓將其提升為星空中的海豚座，成為永恆的星座傳說。
But Poseidon was not a god to be easily deterred. He immediately dispatched a dolphin in relentless pursuit. During this chase, Amphitrite could not match the dolphin's agile swimming skills and ultimately surrendered, being brought back almost like a captured prize. Another mythological version presents an even more dramatic scenario: the terrified Amphitrite sought her father's help, only to be discovered and betrayed by a dolphin. As a reward for the dolphin's service, Poseidon elevated it to the constellation Delphinus, transforming it into an eternal celestial legend.
婚後的生活同樣跌宕起伏。波賽頓多情的本性令安菲翠緹飽受煎熬。當波賽頓開始追求海怪之父弗西斯的女兒席拉時，王后的嫉妒達到了頂點。她在席拉沐浴的泉水中投放魔藥，將對手變成一隻可怕的怪物——長著六個腦袋、十二條腿的恐怖生物。 有趣的是，這個故事在不同的神話版本中略有差異。在羅馬詩人奧維德的《變形記》中，下毒的竟是太陽神赫利歐斯的女兒——金眸女巫瑟西。
Their married life was equally tumultuous. Poseidon's philandering nature caused Amphitrite significant distress. When he began pursuing Scylla, daughter of the sea monster Phorcys, the queen's jealousy reached its peak. She cast a magical potion into Scylla's bathing waters, transforming her rival into a terrifying monster with six heads and twelve legs. Interestingly, this story varies across different mythological accounts. In the Roman poet Ovid's "Metamorphoses", the poisoner is actually Circe, the golden-eyed witch and daughter of the sun god Helios.
波賽頓與安菲翠緹的故事，不僅是一段充滿激情與衝突的神話戀情，更是反映了古希臘神話中神祇們赤裸裸的慾望與情感。他們擁有凡人難以想象的力量，卻又有著令人熟悉的人性弱點：衝動、嫉妒、佔有，以及難以抑制的慾望。
The story of Poseidon and Amphitrite is more than just a passionate and conflict-ridden mythological romance. It reflects the raw desires and emotions of Greek mythological deities. They possessed powers beyond human imagination, yet simultaneously exhibited deeply familiar human weaknesses: impulsiveness, jealousy, possessiveness, and uncontrollable desires.
霸道總裁：冥王黑帝斯
（資料來源：wikimedia.org）
黑帝斯常被誤解為邪惡的角色，但實際上他是奧林帕斯眾神中最正直、最勤奮的神祇。作為冥界之王，他認真管理死者靈魂，與冥界的各路神靈如夜神倪克斯、荷米斯等密切合作，使冥界運作井然有序。
Hades is often misunderstood as an evil character, but in reality, he is the most upright and diligent god among the Olympians. As the King of the Underworld, he conscientiously manages the souls of the dead, working closely with various underworld deities like Nyx (Night Goddess) and Hermes, ensuring the smooth operation of the underworld.
相比他的兄弟宙斯和波賽頓動不動就強迫女性，黑帝斯可以說是希臘神話中最正常的男神。他不僅管理地下礦產，還被羅馬人尊稱為財神普魯托。他養了一隻著名的三頭狗守衛冥界入口，本人也是一位帥氣、有錢的「霸道總裁」形象。
Compared to his brothers Zeus and Poseidon, who frequently force themselves upon women, Hades can be considered the most normal male god in Greek mythology. Not only does he manage underground mineral resources, but he was also revered by Romans as Plutus, the god of wealth. He kept a famous three-headed dog, guarding the entrance to the underworld, and himself embodied the image of a handsome, wealthy "CEO-like" figure.
關於他與妻子波瑟芬妮（春天女神）的故事，有兩個版本：
Regarding his story with his wife Persephone (Goddess of Spring), there are two versions:
第一版是黑帝斯向兄弟們請教追求女神之道，奈何宙斯和波賽頓建議他直接搶婚。黑帝斯聽從建議，將波瑟芬妮帶到冥界。這導致波瑟芬妮的母親狄米特（農業女神）非常憤怒，甚至讓大地陷入寒冷，農作物無法生長。
In the first version, Hades seeks advice from his brothers on how to pursue a goddess. Unfortunately, Zeus and Poseidon suggest he simply kidnap her. Following their advice, Hades abducts Persephone to the underworld. This enrages Persephone's mother, Demeter (the Goddess of Agriculture), so much that she lets the earth fall into cold, preventing crops from growing.
後來，黑帝斯提出一個解決方案：波瑟芬妮每年只要吃幾顆地獄石榴，就必須在冥界待一段時間。這解釋了為什麼一年會有四季：女兒在時，母親歡喜，大地生機盎然；女兒不在，大地陷入寒冷。
Eventually, Hades proposes a solution: Persephone must spend part of each year in the underworld if she eats a few pomegranate seeds. This explains the four seasons: when her daughter is present, the mother is joyful, and the earth is full of life; when her daughter is absent, the earth falls into coldness.
另一個版本則是美神阿芙蘿黛蒂插手，讓她兒子厄洛斯（邱比特）用愛情之箭射中黑帝斯，促使他愛上波瑟芬妮。
The alternative version involves Aphrodite (Goddess of Love) meddling, having her son Eros (Cupid) shoot Hades with a love arrow, causing him to fall in love with Persephone.
有趣的是，儘管一開始是被搶婚，波瑟芬妮後來發現黑帝斯其實是個不錯的丈夫：有魅力、有錢、性格好，遠比奧林帕斯山上那些亂來的神明強多了。
Interestingly, although initially kidnapped, Persephone later discovers that Hades is actually a good husband: charismatic, wealthy, and with a good personality - far superior to the unruly gods of Olympus.
