Fireside Folklore with Hades
Once upon a time, gods and goddesses walked among us, bestowing favor upon heroes and conjuring sea monsters simply because they could. Aft…
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Fireside Folklore with Hades
Once upon a time, many centuries ago, the veil between the realms of the mortal and the divine was nonexistent. Knowledge and information flowed freely, and the gods eagerly imbued their wisdom to all of their followers. After a time, mortals developed a desire for independence, and a young hero fou...
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