Chapter 495： Piety and Robber (1/2)
Troy city
Traces of a torrential rain remained on the slate of the city's streets, and a message quickly spread throughout the city.
”Prince Paris loved and worshiped the gods, and the ten cows that the king rewarded, he sacrificed them all to the gods, and also distributed the meat to the original shepherd companions and citizens.”
The news caused a strong response in Troy. More and more people rushed to the temple. They all wanted to witness the process of sacrifice by Prince Paris.
”I have already sacrificed to Zeus and Athena, and now it is Apollo.”
The temple was filled with citizens who watched the lively Troy, and at this time they were discussing whether Prince Paris would arrive on schedule.
In their view, it was not necessary to sacrifice all ten of their cattle.
I believe that the gods will forgive themselves, because everyone who eats and sacrifices out will lead to insatiable stomachs, and then they will have to trouble the gods for relief, and they will not pay more.
Pei Ziyun is a prince. He has no worries about filling his stomach, but he sacrifices all his cattle to the gods. This kind of thing is unique, at least not in Troy City.
Then someone shouted, ”Come here!”
I saw that on the street, Pei Ziyun humbled the bull, and the priest greeted him and asked, ”Dear Prince Paris, are you sure you want to dedicate this bull to the gods?”
Pei Ziyun replied: ”Of course, I heard that I am pleased with God, and even if I am poor, I will be compensated, and even if I have more gold, I will be doomed if I do not fear the gods.”
”Look, I am an example. It took only one day from the shepherd to the prince.”
”In that case, how dare I fear the gods?”
The crowd felt that Prince Paris was right and praised each other. The priest personally slaughtered the bull, and Pei Ziyun put the slaughtered cow in a tray and placed it in front of the idol.
The priest silently read a prayer in front of the statue, and then an incredible scene reappeared, and saw that the best part of the cow's body on the tray suddenly disappeared, and it never seemed the same.
Pei Ziyun's pupils shrunk slightly. He didn't see how the cow's part was taken away by the gods, which made him deepen his understanding of the gods in this world.
It seems that supernatural powers are frequently used by gods here, but I don't know what the nature of this power is, which is the power of faith?
The priest smiled and said, ”Prince Paris, God is very satisfied with your offering. Now the sacrifice is over and you can go back.”
In ancient Greece, religious activities were frequent, but the sacrificial rituals were quite simple and simple. Generally, only wine, grain, fruit, oil, garlands or decorations were needed, but this did not hurt the grandness and warmth of the event.
”Zeus, Athena didn't take it.”
”Also, for the gods, access is a symbol of satisfaction. It seems that Apollo still cares about me, don't take a look.”
”It is said that Troy, the biggest concern at present is Apollo?”
Pei Ziyun went out: ”Give the best meat left to the king and queen, and my brother, and the rest to the citizens of Troy.”
”Prince Paris, you are very generous, and the gods will always protect you.” The priest said, the people around him heard the words of Prince Paris, and they all cheered and expressed their respect for the prince.
”Prince, you are the messenger sent by gods to the world. May your light live with the world.”
”Dear Prince Paris, how kind you are, the gods will surely guard you.”
Pei Ziyun smiled slightly. This is the result that he hopes to see. Although the prestige is invisible and intangible, it does exist and has a great influence. He can even use his prestige to complete his promotion.
”Kassandra, your brother, our prince, although he grew up among the shepherds, is indeed a descendant of the great Zeus. Look how devout and princely you are.” A little further, a four-wheeled carriage stopped , A young girl, speaking to Princess Cassandra.
In ancient Greece, there were very few paved roads, most of which were rough roads. Most people traveled by foot. Only in the city, they took a carriage.
Kassandra smiled slowly, silent, and did not speak. She was very contradictory. Indeed, from the performance point of view, Paris feared the gods, loved the father and the elder brother, and was very friendly to his brother. Impeccable.
But this made her even more puzzled.
What exactly caused the deities to drop the oracle at first, saying that Paris would destroy Troy? Take Paris now, for example, he could not see any act or attempt to destroy Troy.
Not only did he not destroy Troy, but his words and deeds were loved and loved by the people. As internal factors were impossible, they could only be destroyed by external factors.
However, Paris has always been a shepherd in Mount Ida, and has almost no contact with the outside world. Such a person, even if she has a connection with the outside world, does not even believe her.
”What was the reason for Troy's destruction?” Princess Cassandra sank into thought.
At this time, Pei Ziyun finished the meat and went out, but the direction is not to go back, but to leave the city.