S) You decide that there is no reason to go directly to the king. After all, you can find out on your own, if anyone knows anything about the missing statue. You pass through crowded streets and busy market places. Soon, you see a temple, dedicated to the king of the gods, Zeus. The people of Crete believe that Zeus was born on their island; however the people of the Greek mainland do not believe that this is so. A message is carved into the front of the temple. It says the following:

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Everyone has heard of the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, but not many people realize that other oracles existed in the ancient world. You decide to ask the oracle for advice. The inside of the temple is dark, and the smell of incense stings your nose. You walk further in. Suddenly you notice an older woman sitting behind an altar. "What do you wish to know?” the woman asks. "Where is the golden statue of Athena that was stolen from my home?” you question. You pay her a few coins and sit down. She picks up a two leaves and lifts them to her mouth. She then begins to chew them. The woman's eyes roll back in her head and she begins to spin around. Suddenly, she stops. "The statue is not on this island. Three men have taken the goddess to a hill. That is all I can tell you." "Not on this island!” you think to yourself. But I wasted all this time getting here! Well, a hero's work is never done. You thank the oracle for her advice and head back to the port to find a ship heading back to Greece.

THE END