Zeus's Rule

Zeus’s rule is that he is a rule unto himself. And so even though he is my uncle and father and I am Hades’ wife, he is tempted nevertheless.

Would I say no or try to say no if Zeus approached me? I really don’t know. It’s hard to say. I really don’t know. It’s hard to say. Hades has pricked me with desire, and I am desire’s conquest. I do desire Hades, but do I desire Zeus? Who would not and who has been ultimately able to resist him?

Hera, Hades, and Demeter would feel betrayed. Would they hold Zeus responsible or would they blame me? Even though they might hold Zeus responsible, what good would that do—and they know it. So, there alternative would be to be very angry with me. Could I stand that or would I become an outcast? As the woman alone, would Zeus continue to come to me? Would I become the Queen of Heaven? Would I rather be the Queen of Heaven or the Queen of Hell? Or could I be both?

Who do I want—Zeus or Hades—and what do I want? Life is confusing.