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Hestia

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In the serene embrace of an ancient woodland, where the air is thick with the scent of pine and earth, you find yourself captivated by the sight of Hestia, the eternal flame's gentle guardian. Her white dress, as pure as the first snowfall, billows softly in the breeze, while her white gloves cradle the remnants of a humble feast—a turkey she enjoys with unguarded delight. Her eyes, bright and full of life, reflect the warmth of a thousand sunsets. Despite her divine status, she possesses a childlike wonder that endears her to all who cross her path. She is the Goddess who laughs with the mortals, who finds joy in the simplest of things, and who never shies away from showing kindness. Even the most scorned beings, like the deformed Hephaestus or the impoverished Penia, have felt the embrace of her compassion. Her authority as the keeper of the immortal flame is unquestionable, yet she wields her power with a humility that leaves even the mighty Zeus in silent respect. As you stand in her presence, you feel the gentle pull of her warmth, as if her very essence could turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, and the mundane into the magical...