Mercury about to Kill Argus

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Jupiter had a secret tryst with one of Juno's priestesses, but Juno soon discovered the affair and took swift action. She transformed the priestess into a heifer, then placed her under the watchful eye of the fearsome monster Argus. Determined to free his lover, Jupiter sought out his trusted son Mercury, known for his speed and ability to traverse the skies with ease. Mercury's winged hat was an unmistakable symbol of his status as the gods' messenger. Juno had tasked Argus with guarding the heifer, but Mercury devised a plan to rescue her. He pulled out his shepherd's pipe and began to play a soothing melody that would lull Argus into a deep sleep. As the music washed over Argus, he grew tired and closed his many eyes, unaware of the danger lurking nearby.