Hercules Workpack

Hercules
Musical Comedy
WORKPACK
Script: Fernanda Ponce Zubiri and Ezequiel Ponce Zubiri
English Adviser: Patricia Zorio
Music: Marcelo Andino
Workpack: Sergio Morale
Directed by Gonzalo Bern Muoz
OBRA REGISTRADA
LEVEL
Hercules is aimed at A2 and B1 levels
Teatro Santamaria - Montevideo 842/ 850
(1019) Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires > Argentina / Tel.: 0810-6666-BAP (227)
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characters
Hercules
Mother
Zeus
Styx
Hades
Chiron
Megara
Father
Hera
Poseidon
synopsis
An introduction
This story is based on Greek mythology. The Greek had many Gods. Most of them
lived in Mount Olympus and some others on the Earth. The latter were the Gods of the
Underworld. All the Gods were immortal and fulfilled certain fundamental needs, including
love and beauty through Goddess Aphrodite or even providing an explanation for what
happened to mortals after death through God Hades, ruler of the dead. God Zeus was
God of the sky and ruler of Olympus. He was one of the most important Gods.
Our story
A long time ago in Mount Olympus Zeus, the most powerful God of all, and his wife Hera
had a baby, Hercules.
Hades, the Lord of the underworld, was not happy, because he knew that this baby would
be the only one who would prevent him from creating chaos among mortals, so he ordered
his demon servant, Styx, to destroy him. Of course, a god could not be killed; gods were
immortal, so first he would have to turn Hercules into a mortal. But the demon could not
kill the baby, so she took him to Earth and left him to be found by a farmer. This man and
his wife brought him up as if he were their son. They suspected that there was something
strange about this boy because of the gold medal that was hanging around his neck and his
unusual strength in spite of his early age.
When he was eighteen, his foster parents told him the truth and encouraged Hercules to
find out about his real parents and his fate. He departed, full of hope and anxiety. He arrived
at Zeuss temple and begged for advice. Zeus revealed himself as his real father, warned him
about Hades and ordered him to become a national hero to be able to return to Olympus.
Could you predict the rest of the story?
Will Hercules be able to defeat Hades and become a hero in order to be immortal?
Come and enjoy the play.
moral
If you want to be good
But really good at heart,
Just be the best person you can be.
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VOCABULARY
(Its essential to teach or revise these words before going to the theatre)
Adjectives
ancient - brave - courageous - powerful - immortal - mighty
humble - noble - wise - strange - evil
Nouns
God - virtue - lord - demon - farmer - cart - journey
sword - king - fate - freedom - slave - outfit - trainer
courage - reward - charm - ordeal
Verbs
gather - kill - breathe - wrap - leave - deserve - treat
harsh - beat - save - defeat - doom - succeed
Useful expressions
right away - be careful - get sick - look after someone
bring someone up - face the truth - as smart as a fox
change your mind - never mind - set a trap
set someone free - miss a chance
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ACTIVITIES
For teachers:
This workpack is divided into different levels, taking into account
learners age and level of language acquired.
As you may notice, the same play may cater for an ample age range. This
is due to an important innovation meant to suit different students needs and
interests. This means that while different age groups may be viewing the same
play the various pre and post language activities in the workpack attend to a
different level.
Teachers are thus able to provide students with details about the story
and the characters before they come to the theatre, and also with follow-up
activities.
This play is suitable for students whose level of English is equivalent to
A2 and B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages.
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level 1
BEFORE GOING
TO THE THEATRE
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My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 1:
Get familiar with these words before watching the play!!! Write the correct spelling below
the pictures.
__ __ __ __
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My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
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PLAY:
Hercules
What do you know about HERCULES???
ACTIVITY 2:
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Work in pairs and then check your answers with the rest of your classmates:
1. Do History books tell us anything about HERCULES?

a. Yes, they do
b. No, they dont
2. HERCULES was a hero from Greek mythology, wasnt he?

a. Yes, he was
b. No, he wasnt
3. Who was HERCULESs enemy?

a. God Hades
b. Goddess Aphrodite
4. What was HERCULESs mission?

a. To conquer England
b. To become a hero
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PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 3:
How many words can you find inside the box? They can go up and down:
A R M E
R B
T A X E
S Q O D B
R M Y
P
L Z
G O D R R A K R A Z M T T
C R E
L N G T N H E O D
A R R H
X A D K X
J
K R
S D L O G G
H E R O R T U W K X W B D
K Q C
T
P H A N A
C D G E
Y M
K O M K G R B
I
R A M R A W
Y X L D W K A V N
G H T Y C
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A L
E T
level 1
AFTER GOING
TO THE THEATRE
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My name is ..........................................................................................................................................................................
My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
USE OF ENGLISH
ACTIVITY 4:
Write an opposite ADJECTIVE:
Brave
Mortal
Humble
Ancient
Honest
Generous
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PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 5:
Look at these adjectives connected with personality. Which are the ones that best
describe HERCULES? Tick only the ones you choose.
Ambitious
Moody
Introverted
Kind
Scared
Fragile
Powerful
Courageous
Brave
Cowardly
Weak
Generous
Quiet
Mighty
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PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 6:
Complete the sentences in the same way as in the example.
Example:
If I read History books, I will learn more about Greek mythology.
1.
If Hades finds out that Hercules is still alive,
2.
If the farmer does not tell the truth,
3.
If Megara betrays Hades,
4.
If Hercules defeats Hades,
5.
If Hercules finds Zeus,
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My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
COMPREHENSION EXERCISES
ACTIVITY 7:
Answer these questions based on the play.
Teachers: Here you can find many questions; you can select the suitable ones for your students or modify them
to drill another verb tense.
a) Who is Zeus?
........................................................................................................................................
b) Where does Zeus live?
........................................................................................................................................
c) Where does Hades live?
........................................................................................................................................
d) Why does Hercules have a gold medal with his name?
........................................................................................................................................
e) Where does Hercules go after saying goodbye to his foster parents?
........................................................................................................................................
f ) What is Herculess mission?
........................................................................................................................................
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My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
LISTENING
You will find the tapescript on our web page or CD
ACTIVITY 8:
Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks ONLY with VERBS.
Hades: Who is a beautiful dog? Who is daddys dog? Yes! You _____, and you and
you!! Eh...Cerberus...sit!! Good!
Styx: Master, Ive heard some news.
Hades: News! Oh! I _______ news! Tell me, tell me! What happened? No wait,
let me guess! _____ Aphrodite ________ boyfriends again?
Styx: No
Hades: ____ Poseidon _______ he is allergic to fish? So?
Styx: No
Hades: I know...Did Apolo finally confess he is?
Styx: No
Hades: All right, this is getting boring, just tell me whats happened
Styx: Chiron is training a new hero
Hades: What? A new hero? Stop training heroes! I ________ heroes! They are
always trying to attract the attention, always so perfect and handsome, always
saving the day! They make me sick! Who _____ Chiron __________ ?
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My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
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Hercules
Styx: Who cares who he is training? Master, you are a God! You are more
powerful than any hero and if I might say so, you are better looking too.
Hades: I...Styx!
Styx: Sorry, Master
Hades: I ______ to know who this hero is. I _______ someone who can find out
what is going on...I need a spy...
Styx: ____ you _______ me to go the city, master?
Hades: No! This needs a feminine touch...
Styx: But I am a girl master
Hades: Yes...but I _______a different girl
Styx: Ah...But.
Hades: Enough! ______ Megara
Styx: Yes, master. Megara!
Hades: I meant: go and look for her
Styx: Oh! Right away master!
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My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 9:
A SONG from the play. The stanzas are in disorder. Listen to the song and put them in the
correct order. (CD)
ALL
We can all be heroes
The strength is in our hearts
Were brave and courageous
With extraordinary virtues
Hercules
The journey has been
Dangerous and tough
ALL
Trust yourself
And rise above
Megara
It seems that day is finally here
Cause now my fears are gone
Both
Our lives have just begun
I just cant wait to live my life
The gods will lead our glorious way
The time has come to finally leave
The past behind
And seal our fate
Styx
Hercules is here
He will never leave
ALL
Hercules
I always felt, I always knew
That one day
I would find my love
Chiron
Were together here today
And well never give up
A hero lives in all of us
Megara
You taught us to be better
By the power of love
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My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
WRITING
ACTIVITY 10:
Choose TWO different characters in the play and write short descriptions. You can use
some adjectives from the box:
MEAN
HONEST
MIGHTY
CARING
IMMORTAL
BRAVE
EASY-GOING
AMBITIOUS
HUMBLE
WISE
NOBLE
STRONG
WEAK
STRANGE
EVIL
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GENEROUS
COURAGEOUS
BOLD
UNKIND
CRUEL
POWERFUL
FRAGILE
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My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 11:
Write and e-mail to a friend telling him/her about your visit to the theatre, if you liked the
play and invite him/her to go with you next year. (35-45 words).
to:
from:
subjet:
date:
SPEAKING
(Go to the last section of the workpack)
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level 2
BEFORE GOING
TO THE THEATRE
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My name is ..........................................................................................................................................................................
My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 1:
At home, do some research work on GREEK MYTHOLOGY.
Find some information on books or internet.
Share your information with your partners in class
Worksheets available on line

http://bogglesworldesl.com/greekmyths/HeraclesCrossword.doc
http://bogglesworldesl.com/greekmyths/hercules.htm
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.06.x.html
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PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 2:
Match these words with their meanings:
1.Be able to live forever
A ) Supernatural
2. Something related to forces beyond the normal

world; magical or miraculous
B ) Immortal
3. Someone who claims to have received divine
C ) Hero
messages or insights
4. Someone who is admired by many people for
D) Prophet
doing something brave or good.
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level 2
AFTER GOING
TO THE THEATRE
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My name is ..........................................................................................................................................................................
My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
USE OF ENGLISH
ACTIVITY 3:
Write down the ten qualities you think a person should have to become a hero and then
compare your ideas with your partners:
1.
__________________________
2.
__________________________
3.
__________________________
4.
__________________________
5.
__________________________
6.
__________________________
7.
__________________________
8.
__________________________
9.
__________________________
10. __________________________
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PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 4:
Read the dialogue between ZEUS and HERCULES. Complete the missing parts with
words from the WORD BANK.
(LOOK! There are THREE extra words you do not need to use)
WORD BANK
WERE
THERE
COME
COULD
BE
TURNED INTO
ABANDONED (X2)
CUT
BEEN
OLYMPUS
BROKEN
CHANCE
Zeus: Hercules...Hercules...
Hercules: Who is ________? Who are you?
Zeus: I am Zeus, Hercules, King of the ___________ and I am your father
Hercules: Oh...Zeus... you are what?
Zeus: I am you father, Hercules, and Ive ________waiting for this moment for
eighteen years
Hercules: How...why...you cant be....you ____________ me! You left me alone...
What did I do to deserve that?
Zeus: I have never ______________ you, my son, never. Ive been always looking
after you. You ______ born a god but you were ____________ a human when you
were just a baby, and you were taken from the Olympus
Hercules: Taken? Who could do something like that?
Zeus: Hades
Hercules: but why?
Zeus: Hercules, there was nothing I _________ do then, but everything is
different now...Now you have the _______ to make everything right.
Hercules: Me? What can I do?
Zeus: You must become a hero, the greatest hero the world will ever know. And
when you do that, you will be able to _______ back to where you belong, back to
the Olympus, back home...
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PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 5:
Finish these sentences using ideas from the play:
1.
If I were Sytx,
2.
Zeus told Hercules that
3.
Herculess foster parents (use passive)
4.
Megara did not want
5.
Hercules faces ordeals to
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My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
COMPREHENSION EXERCISES
ACTIVITY 6:
Answer these questions based on the play.
1. Who was Zeus? Why was he so important in the story?

........................................................................................................................................
2. Who was Hades?
........................................................................................................................................
3. Where did Hercules go after saying goodbye to his foster parents?
........................................................................................................................................
4. What was Herculess mission?
........................................................................................................................................
5. What does The Hydra refer to?
........................................................................................................................................
6. Who trained Hercules? Was he able to carry out his task?
........................................................................................................................................
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My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 7:
Multiple choice:
1. Hades was not happy, because he knew that Hercules would be the only one who
would prevent him from creating ________.
a. Peace
b. Chaos
c. Murders
2. Heroes are often trying to ________ the attention; they are always so perfect and
handsome.
a. Attract
b. Put
c. Create
3. A farmer and his wife ________ Hercules _____ as if they were his real parents.
a. Took down
b. Looked into
c. Brought up
4. When he was eighteen his foster parents told him the truth and ____________
Hercules to find out about his real parents.
a. Encouraged
b. Make
c. Suggested
5. In the end Hercules ___________ to defeat Hades.

a. Able
b. Managed
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c. Succeeded
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My teacher is .......................................................................................................................................................................
My school is .........................................................................................................................................................................
PLAY:
Hercules
LISTENING
You will find the tapescript on our web page or CD
ACTIVITY 8:
Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions. After listening to it and completing the
exercise, act it out with a partner.
1. What is Hades ordering Megara?

........................................................................................................................................
2. How does she react?
........................................................................................................................................
3. Does Megara agree? Why/why not?
........................................................................................................................................
4. What does Hades say about Herculess feelings for Megara?
........................................................................................................................................
5. Do you remember what happened afterwards?
(use ideas from the play )
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PLAY:
Hercules
WRITING
ACTIVITY 9:
You have been to the theatre with your classmates. Now, write a LETTER to your pen friend
in England, telling him/ her about the experience. What did you like and/or dislike about the
play? How did you feel about being able to understand a play in English? (100 words)
Dear ..............,
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PLAY:
Hercules
ACTIVITY 10:
Write a paragraph to give the play a different ending.
SPEAKING
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
TEACHERS AND EXTRA
ACTIVITIES FOR
levels 1 and 2
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SPEAKING
These additional activities can further develop the learners

general communicative and creative skills.
TAKS 1
Make your students discuss the moral of the play
TASK 2
You may use similar moral lessons to carry out a whole class debate or similar tasks.
Examples:
It is essential in life to be responsible for your actions and think before doing something that
you will regret later on
Challenge your owns boundaries
When revenge blinds your heart, only love can reveal the music of your soul.
You should fight against violence and slavery as we are all equals in Gods eyes.
TASK 3
Do research work on:
a) Greek mythology: Gods and Goddesses in Mount Olympus.
b) Heroes and Heroines in our country. Do you know any?
c) Herculess tasks to become a national hero according to Greek mythology.
TASK 4
Make your students dramatize the scene they liked best in the play and flesh out
characters.
TASK 5
Visit our site on Facebook:
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Post a brief comment with your own opinion of the play
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Hercules
TEACHERS!!!
THIS IS FOR YOU
THE SONGS IN THE PLAY
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GODS OF THE OLYMPUS
ALL
Gods of the Olympus
Admired by mortals
(bis)
ZEUS
This baby will be
The future king of all gods
HERA
With the guidance of his parents
And a heart full of love
POSEIDON
We are gathered here today
And your joy we are sharing
Your son is here, hes Hercules
Welcome baby, hes our prince!
ALL
Gods of the Olympus
Admired by mortals
ZEUS
Hercules is here
He will be our king
ALL
Brave and courageous
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MY MISSION
HERCULES
Ive always felt, Ive always known
One day Id have to go away.
The time has come to face the truth
The day has come to try my fate
Ive always felt, Ive always known
I did not belong to this place.
I was afraid to see the whole truth,
But now my fears are gone
My life begins today
My mission is about to start,
The Gods will lead my clumsy step
Time has come to face the truth
I was afraid to know my story
But now I have to face the past
Its time to see what future brings
Because the best is yet to come
My mission is about to start,
The Gods will lead my glorious way
Time has come to face the truth
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ALMOST READY
Cherion
My dear boy a hero you will be.
Many expectations are set on you,
A heavy burden on your shoulders
and on my humble but useful service.
I dare say you are almost there.
You are almost ready
But one is ready when ones ready,
Not a minute later, nor one before.
As simple as that, the time has come
To show the world the hero you are.
Hercules
Cherion the coach, my noble friend
Day after day we did our best
To be the hero Zeus wants
And get my place on Olympus
I dare say Im almost there
Both
Im /You are almost ready
But one is ready when ones ready,
Not a minute later, nor one before.
As simple as that, the time has come
To show the world the hero I am/you are.
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IF YOU WANT TO BE GOOD
Hercules
But really good indeed
Youd better not make plans,
Be the best that you can be.
Dont wait for a reward
Because one day it will come
Your heart will be the one
To judge what you have done,
Megara
Your words sound nice but nice
Isnt good enough in real world
You may try to do whats right
But youll see youre on your own
Hercules
A hero youll become
Even if the worlds against you
Youre the one who can decide
if you do right or wrong
Both
But really good indeed
Youd better not make plans,
Be the best that you can be.
Dont wait for a reward
Because one day it will come
Your heart will be the one
To judge what you have done,
what you have done.
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I WILL SUCCEED
I am the darkness
I am the master,
I think of creepy,
sneaky things
To make the world fall
Under my feet.
Destroying Hercules,
I will succeed
Ill take his soul
Ill make him fall
And I will succeed
Hes gonna burn
Ill take it all
I am the one to fear
And I will succeed!
He must be alone
He must be off guard
He wont see it come
And I will send him home!
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GODS OF THE OLYMPUS: HADES REPRISE
HADES: Is it done?
STYX: Yes, master
HADES: Now, get ready mighty Zeus,
because the world will be mine!
Gods of the Olympus
Admired by mortals
Your time is almost over
The war is about to start (bis)
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REPRISE FINAL
Hercules
I always felt, I always knew
That one day
I would find my love
Megara
It seems that day is finally here
Cause now my fears are gone
Both
Our lives have just begun
I just cant wait to live my life
The gods will lead our glorious way
The time has come to finally leave
The past behind
And seal our fate
ALL
(bis)
Hercules
The journey has been
Dangerous and tough
Megara
You taught us to be better
By the power of love
Chiron
Were together here today
And well never give up
A hero lives in all of us
ALL
Trust yourself
And rise above
(bis)
Styx
Hercules is here
He will never leave
ALL
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1. Do History books tell us anything about HERCULES?

b. No, they dont

2. HERCULES was a hero from Greek mythology, wasnt he?

3. Who was HERCULESs enemy?

4. What was HERCULESs mission?

If Hades finds out that Hercules is still alive,

If the farmer does not tell the truth,

If Megara betrays Hades,

If Hercules defeats Hades,

If Hercules finds Zeus,

Worksheets available on line

1.Be able to live forever

2. Something related to forces beyond the normal

3. Someone who claims to have received divine

4. Someone who is admired by many people for

doing something brave or good.

Zeus told Hercules that

Herculess foster parents (use passive)

Megara did not want

Hercules faces ordeals to

1. Who was Zeus? Why was he so important in the story?

5. In the end Hercules ___________ to defeat Hades.

1. What is Hades ordering Megara?

These additional activities can further develop the learners

Teachers and students can also visit our webpage:

THE SONGS IN THE PLAY

GODS OF THE OLYMPUS

IF YOU WANT TO BE GOOD

GODS OF THE OLYMPUS: HADES REPRISE

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