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Mount Olympus Persuasive Speech

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Throughout many decades of Zeus being the ruler of Mt. Olympus, he is now ready to leave the throne. The best candidate for the position of ruler of Mt. Olympus is his wife Hera. Hera is the goddess of marriage and childbirth. Hera is a very compassionate, caring, and smart goddess. Hera already has experience of ruling over Mt. Olympus ever since she is Zeus wife and his right hand goddess. Hera is a devoted god and gets whatever she wants. Hera is good for this position of ruler of Mt. olympus ever since she is a very powerful god. Zeus is the ruler of Mt. Olympus and isn’t scared of anything except Hera. Hera would be the best candidate for this position ever since she is a strong and powerful god.

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