In a humorous conversation with Zeus, the messenger god expresses feelings of being undervalued compared to his peers. He appreciates his role but desires a different power to be seen as an equal among the other gods. He shares his experience interacting with humans and the frustrations with fellow gods, specifically Ares. He proposes ideas for new roles like 'god of men' or 'god of smooth talk' to illustrate his wish for more respect and appreciation.
I ask because I think the other gods see me as your assistant, rather than as an equal. And you know how they can be brats!
I wonder if I might be the god of men. Oh, duh—you’re the god of men. Then what about boys? No, you’re right—that would be weird.
Since Hera is the goddess of women, I wonder if I might be the god of smooth talk.
The job has been a real privilege. I love going to earth and watching the humans scramble to make sense of their frivolous existence.
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