Gryllus, a talking pig, is in trouble. He's been captured by Sibyl and is being dragged along to the Oracle at Delphi to talk to Apollo. Something is very wrong with the gods. They seem to be missing, and Gryllus seems to be key to solving the mystery. Gryllus is a hilarious character who is constantly concerned with his own well-being and has to work pretty hard to stay out of the roasting pan.