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How Did Hetromethous Enter The Underworld
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In Ancient Greece, there was a man named Hetromethous. Hetromethous was a bad man, he always got into trouble for stealing or even crimes he did not commit. He was always accused and thought to be the culprit. Hetromethous wanted to change his ways, but it was too late. The Gods already saw Hetromethouses actions and they were not pleased. Zeus demanded that Hetromethous be escorted to the underworld as punishment for the crimes he has committed. When Hetromethous entered the underworld he was scared to death, never did he want to be in the underworld one more minute. Hetromethous pleaded for forgiveness and to be sent back to earth.The Gods made a deal with Hetromethous. They said that they will only let Hetromethous

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