The Odyssey: A Short Story

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In the middle of the great, blue ocean stood a ship and an immense sea monster, Cetus. The beast had shining, blue scales and bulbous, green eyes. Sharp spikes ran along its back and its mouth was filled with rows of jagged teeth and a long, forked tongue. Lydia and her ship were miniscule compared to Cetus, who was looming over the ship, casting a dark shadow. Pointed, rugged rocks protruded from the surface of the water, enclosing the ship and Cetus in a ring of rocks. The waters rippled ominously as the beast shifted its massive body. Poseidon appeared near Cetus and cried out,
“Daughter of King Theiodamas, you have disobeyed my command, for the Compass of Nesoi is currently not in your possession. I required you to keep the compass with …show more content…

No weapon can pierce the body of Cetus, regardless of how powerful it is. Surrender now, or suffer a painful demise.
Refusing to surrender, Lydia gripped the Spear of Athena tightly, prepared for any oncoming attacks. Cetus began rising slowly into the air, its head looming over the boat. It hurled itself at Lydia and its ship, when suddenly, a beautiful sound filled the air. Crisanta, standing next to Lydia, began playing her lyre. Her music was melodious and breathtaking. Those who heard her music were filled with feelings of serenity and harmony. Cetus, inches away from the boat, heard the music of Crisanta and lowered its head down to her. No longer hostile and vicious, Cetus was in a state of tranquility.
Poseidon, whose ears were filled by the rich, mellow sounds of the lyre, was deeply moved by Crisanta’s music. His heart softened and his rage left him. Filled with intense feelings of compassion and mercy, Poseidon withdrew Cetus and disappeared. Cetus lowered itself below the surface of the waters and disappeared into the depths of the ocean. A pathway appeared between the ring of rocks, allowing Lydia and Crisanta to leave unscathed. Lydia and Crisanta, still continuing to play her lyre, continued their voyage home. At last, they returned home to the land of

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