Chapter 2
A Feast for the Gods
For two days, Tantalus' slaves scrubbed and polished every inch of floor, wall, and pillar, until the entire palace shone like the halls of Olympus.
Zeus and the other gods would be arriving very shortly, and the entire palace staff and slaves were busy preparing a feast for the Gods. The eagle had been seen flying high over Mount Sipylus - Zeus and the Olympians would be arriving soon.
Tantalus sat upon his throne, overlooking the banquet table, groaning with food that put even the cornucopia of Olympus to shame - swan and peacock, breads shaped as temples, the fruits of vine and olive tree, sweet drinks made from the resins of rare trees found only in his kingdom of Lydia. The kitchens at the back of the palace steamed with savoury delights and honeyed
