• 100 B.C Tuesday: Dear Journal: Today my older brother gave me the job of being the God of the underworld. I don’t know why he gave me this job. I just hate it; he must have given it to me because the way I look. It’s not my fault that I am morbidly disgusting or that my face is of a skull with fire originating from the top of my head. I blame it on my dad’s side of the family. I sit around all day checking off papers. I just despise this job. The only good thing about it is I get to meet new people every day. First day on the job I met this man name… uh what was his name. Oh it was Akakios, he was a nice fellow. I asked how his life was and he just said flatly “I’m dead, how do you think I feel.” That wasn’t smart on my part but I gave him job as my slave. I felt I needed one. I wasn’t harsh on him like all the gods. He had a great personality; well that’s what I think. I told him of my plans to over rule my brother Zeus and take complete control of Olympus but he said that would never happen. (He’s probably right) I explored the rest of this dirty and vile place with my new friend. I was disappointed when I found out every place was the same. I wish I was in mount Olympus again. It was so peaceful and pretty.


    235 B.C Saturday: Dear Journal: A hundred-thirty-five years since my last entry. I’m preparing for the take over of Olympus. My jerk of a brother is going to get it good. Yesterday I released the titans, that Zeus put away and now their marching to the mountain. This will be my first attempt to conquer. I’ve been waiting since he gave that dreadful job. I guess its not all bad. It does have its perks, like my ability to control dead people. Another thing I do hate is the uncomfortable chair I sit in it all day. It has no back support and is killing me. It’s always dark here and that’s not good for my complexion even though I don’t have skin. Today Akakios told me a funny joke. I forgot the joke but all I know it was hilarious. My brother, not Zeus but Poseidon gave me a nice map of the world that he made for my 5000 birthday. I was very happy that day. The fires that kept me warm in this awful place died out. I sent Zeus a message of complaining and he just replied saying “to deal with it.” He also said to calm down or I would work my self to death. I ignored his petty words and thought of his downfall. I’ve always been in the dirt and being on the supporting team but now it’s my time to shine. I gave Akakios the title of head general of my army. He might do a better job then me. I was thinking of giving my title to him when I rule Olympus. I can’t wait. I’m so exciting.

    400 C.E Monday: Dear Journal: I hate Mondays. Well my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th attempt of ruling Olympus all failed. I guess Zeus was stronger then I expected. No wonder, Zeus is every ones favorite god. I wish I could be worshiped like Zeus. The only people who like me are just plain weird. They eat people and most of them like me too much. It is scary being me. I have a really bad reputation. I need to change my name. Every one laughed and made fun of me when I lost against Zeus. They said I’m not fit to be the god of the underworld. I left Olympus feeling unwanted even by my family. Akakios cheered me up and I felt better the rest of the day. I fulfilled my duties. The stupid piece of parchment that held the whole list of dead people was beginning to be exciting for me. I did my job very well that whole century. Zeus said he would give me a promotion. I think he is changing but what do I know.