I adore mythology, especially the G

I adore mythology, especially the Greek and Roman gods. Everyone here thinks my interest is just a passing fancy, since they’ve never heard of a teenager with an appreciation of mythology. Well then, I suppose I’m the first!
Mr van Daan has a cold. Or rather to-do over it. He gargles with camomile tea, coats roof of his mouth with a tincture of myrrh and rubs Vick on his chest, nose, gums and tongue. And to top it off, he’s in a foul mood!