So we both used our trip to try to locate evidence of this Pacific male god named Io in any of the many island nations that were there in this part of the world. She did most of the talking with the island people and had them mesmerised with her interest and charm.
I was quite tongue tied but somehow she knew their language and enjoyed their feasts and dancing displays. We swam in hotel pools, walked on deserted beaches and even hired a little boat to view the island from the sea. She was a bit frustrated she couldn’t swim naked but we were told that this was not permitted.
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I had however done some research and Zeus had not made love to her as people thought but merely touched her finger; which was enough as she bore her son Ephasus. In fact I was the only person that had ever made love to her. Clearly finger touching may be fine but now she wanted the real thing…with me!
I did ask her “Who is going to find out?”
At this Io
laughed. “Well no, its not Zeus; he has always got nymphs and maidens hoping they’re
next. It is always the many minor gods and goddesses looking for the dirty on anyone
else.”
I said not a word, it all seemed illogical. Meanwhile Io had already stripped off and was pulling at my tee-shirt as her face beamed with laughter.
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Io is making a big impression on everyone she meets, Robin! No wonder the Greek gods are looking for her, especially as Zeus was only allowed finger-touching.
ReplyDeleteA skillful weaving of mythology and contemporary, Robin. And I too, get the feeling that Io is making a big impression. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd oh, the pic is inviting. How I'd love to holiday in a place like that!
Oh, what a lucky lad! But I guess Io can pick a nice boy when she finds one.
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting chapter
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday Robin
Much❤love
this is getting hot!
ReplyDeleteThe "finger touching" bit made me laugh like a lunatic. But the narrator's tone when he tells about what Io wants now is just too funny. Also, I keep on waiting for her to turn into a cow.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a perfect vacation mixed with myth.
ReplyDeleteAHA. Now we're getting to the good stuff!!
ReplyDeleteAs Bev says ... the good stuff. I love mythology, this resonated.
ReplyDelete"It is always the many minor gods and goddesses looking for the dirty on anyone else." That's the way it is with us humans when jealous or unsatisfied. I think women may be more prone to this fault. Am I stereotyping?
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No, I don't think so Jim. We are all as bad as one another...but you can get away with it hen writing fiction.
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