J) You decide to head for the Acropolis, the hill in Athens that is covered with temple upon temple dedicated to various Greek gods and goddesses. Each temple is supported by tall columns, and is attended by priests. You remember your mother telling you that some priests are able to give you a direct message from the gods if you pay them a fee. Such priests and priestesses are known as oracles. You recall that the most famous oracle is located in the city-state of Delphi at the temple of the god Apollo. Elsewhere, on the steps of another temple sit several men. You quietly listen in to their conversation. Shhh. They seem to be discussing the meaning of life. These men are philosophers, people who use reason and logic to find the truth in life. The greatest of the philosophers, Socrates, will someday teach the young on these steps. As you walk through the Acropolis, you see a group of men carrying a bag, looking very suspicious. As you follow them, you see one man holding a dagger of gold. You immediately realize that dagger belongs to your father! These must be the wall-digging thieves that stole the statue of Athena!

Do you?

Q) ASK THEM POLITELY TO RETURN THE STATUE

P) ATTACK THE THIEVES

START OVER

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