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So why is Athena portrayed as instantly hating Aphrodite along with the other female goddesses, seemingly for no reason?

This retelling of the marriage of Hephaestus and Aphrodite just feels so misogynistic.

The goddesses are literally portrayed as hating Aphrodite on sight, even the three "virgin goddesses".

You know, the ones who've sworn off men and live in a world where men act entitled to women's bodies.

So, logically, they are the ones who would BENEFIT from someone stealing attention away from them.

You'd think Rhea would never forgive him. I mean, your husband eats your firstborn child like a slider hamburger... Your typical mother isn't going to forget that.

Really, Rick? Suicide is a "cowardly act"?

I thought you knew better than this. Shame on you.

Really, Rick? Really? Suicide is a "cowardly act"?

You can't just have Athena take pity on a suicidal mortal?

I thought you were better than this, Mr. Riordan.