Giants

"How will you guarantee our security?" This is the first question that just about every Greek politician (and others) asks any senior foreign official of a major ally who visits the country. The question is naturally met with bewilderment. In today's world there are no protectorates or guardians as was the case in the 19th century. What there is is alliances and political unions.

"Have you seen Athena's helmet?" "No, but I've got Zeus' lightning bolt and cloak. I still can't find his hair!"