#Unlike the oracle of delphi

[ashermichaelprince]

mildly obsessed with good omens now, now I have to make crossovers with my other favorite fandoms.

BNHA/Good Omens crossover anyone? Nah just messin with y’all. I’m already doing a BNHA/HP fic that I’m 4 chapters in and we still haven’t arrived at Hogwarts.

Good luck. Idk anymore I’m tired.

like the doggo Adam has is cute.

plus Nanny Crowley was fun for the five seconds of screen time they had

Aziraphale is probably autism

Crowziraphael has to be canon or I’m gonna throw my off brand Stanley cup out a window

[aliice-hellen]

This post is one of the parts of a guide for beginners, and new helpols!

Right now I will talk about one of the most important yet difficult things to decide: how do you choose a God/Goddess to worship?

We will meet the Twelve Olympians in this post, but I need to make a little precision first!

The Gods we all know more are the famous “Twelve of Olympus” but among them there is a difference: Ouranic and Chthonic.

Ouranic (ο���ράνιοι – “of the sky/heavens”): These are the sky-aligned, upper-world gods, like the Olympians.

They are associated with light, order, life, growth, justice, protection, and public worship.

Offerings were and are usually burned, given in the morning or daytime

Libations are poured upward or into a fire

Worship is facing upward or toward an altar

Praying hands are facing the sky

Altars are usually raised

Examples of Ouranic Gods: Zeus, Hera, Apollon, Athena, Hermes (in his Olympian role or else he could be also Chthonic), etc.

Chthonic (χθόνιοι – “of the earth/underworld”): These are the earth-aligned, underworld gods and spirits.

They are tied to death, fate, mystery, ancestors, spirits, silence, transformation.

Offerings were buried or poured into the ground

Libations go downward

Worship usually happens at night

Praying hands facing the ground

Altars are low, close to the ground or pits

Examples of Chthonic Gods: Hades, Persephone, Hekate (in her chthonic aspect), Thanatos, the Erinyes, spirits of the dead.

Some Gods are liminal: they move between both realms. Like for example Hermes or Dionysus.

Who are the Olympians?

The Twelve Olympians (or Dodekatheon) are the best-known deities in Hellenism. They’re the gods of Olympus (high, luminous) and were widely honored in public worship across the Greek world.

They include:

Zeus – “King of the gods”, sky and weather (thunder, lightning, rain), kingships and rule, law, order, justice, oaths, governance, hospitality.

Hera – “Queen of the gods”, marriage and sacred union, Queenship and regality, divine law and family order, protection of women, fertility within the bounds of lawful marriage.

Poseidon – Oceans and seas, arthquakes (called the “Earth-shaker”), horses and horse taming, storms at sea, harbor protection, sailors, seafarers, and islanders, earth and fertility (older cult aspect)

Demeter – Agriculture and cultivated land, grain and cereal crops, fertility of the earth, sacred law and the rhythms of life, protection of marriage and rural communities.

Athena – Wisdom and intellect, strategic warfare (as opposed to Ares' brute force), crafts and weaving, protection of cities, laws and justice, rational thought and fair judgment.

Apollon – The sun and light, prophecy and oracles (especially Delphi), healing and medicine, music, poetry, and the lyre, archery, plagues and purification, reason, order, and harmony, youth and male beauty, shepherds.

Artemis – The wilderness and untamed nature; The hunt and wild animals: virginity, chastity, and protection of women; childbirth and midwifery (as protector of mothers and infants); The moon (in later syncretism); Young maidens and transitions into womanhood; Protection of children and purification

Ares – War and battle (particularly chaotic and bloodthirsty war, unlike Athena’s strategic warfare); physical aggression, rage, bloodlust; courage, violence, and masculine strength; warriors and soldiers; destruction and conquest; rebellion, impulse, and raw desire and fatherhood.

Aphrodite – Love (romantic and erotic); beauty and aesthetics; fertility and procreation; sensual pleasure and desire; attraction, charm, and seduction; marriage and union; the generative forces of life; sea travel and sailors (in some cults)

Hephaistos – Fire; metalworking and metallurgy; blacksmithing and artisanship; sculpture, invention, and design, craft and mechanical ingenuity, technology, and forges; volcanic activity; laborers and working-class people;

Hermes – Travel and roads; boundaries and transitions; messengers and communication; commerce, merchants, markets; thieves, trickery, and wit; luck and fortune, language and writing; herds and shepherds; gymnasiums and athletes; soul-guidance (psychopomp — guide of souls to the Underworld); initiations and liminal states.

Dionysus – Wine and grape cultivation; fertility and nature’s renewal; theater and performance; ecstasy and divine madness; mysticism and altered states; death and rebirth; liberation from social norms; initiation rites and sacred frenzy (Maenadism, Bacchic rites)

Some older traditions include Hestia, goddess of the hearth, instead of Dionysus. In a myth she gives the throne to Dionysus, showing her kindness and peaceful demeanor. Many modern practitioners honor all thirteen.

“Which God do I choose?”

When you’re just stepping into Hellenism, one of the first questions that hits is:

“There are so many gods. who do I begin with?!”

The real answer is that there is not any rule! I need to say that the tradition of choosing a God to worship comes from the influence of Christianity. Ancient Greeks worshipped mostly every God and Goddess.

And personally as a “Reconstructionist” I prefer to do it as the Greeks.

But surely its difficult! And not even I sometimes can do it like I want! So you dont EVER need to push yourself through something you dont want or dont feel like doing.

So how do you choose? I would advice to start reading about every God, specially if you dont know much about Greek Gods and mythology in general. Like I said earlier, the Gods you can worship are not only the Olympians, they are many: Gods, Titans, Spirits etc.

Once you read about some Gods, choose the one who you feel a connection to or you are more interested to.

I want to specify that its normal if you dont feel much attraction at first, or you dont achieve how much you want to worship! Its completely normal if you feel overwhelmed or you cant do what you want to do!

I say to give it time, it doesn’t matter the quantity but the quality. Worship also once a week or more, if you feel like you cant do much! The Gods WONT be mad.

“How do I begin to worship?”

I’ll give you a simple example.

The Olympians are a great place to begin, especially if you’re building a home practice. Here’s a simple structure you can use to begin forming relationships:

Each day (or each time you worship):

Cleanse your hands (khernips)

Light a candle or incense

Say something simple like: “Great Olympians, I honor you with respect and kharis. May you watch over my home and life. May my offerings be accepted.”

Pour water or offer food, flowers, or olive oil

Speak freely to the god(s) you feel drawn to.

No pressure. No perfection needed. Just presence and sincerity.

Also you don’t need a dream or a voice to confirm Their presence. You don’t even need to “feel something” every time.

The gods are bigger than feelings, and their relationships are built in slow, sacred time.

I hope I explained all well! I’m always up to questions! 💛

[jessicas-pi]

I JUST HAD A THOUGHT (it's midnight and I'm typing this in the dark so bear with me)

what if the reason mandalorians don't give their kids to the Jedi isn't because the have beef with the jedi because they HAVENT always had beef with the Jedi, it's because they have their own organization of force-users?

now at first, you might IMAGINE this would be an organization of warriors. but unlike the Jedi, Mandalorians are a society built around war and they do not teach self-restraint as a tenet early on. I imagine that it only took one or two little dances with the dark side before Mandalorians figured out that it beehooved them to keep the space psychics OFF the battlefield.

So instead i'm imagining some kind of Oracle-of-Delphi type situation where their primary function is more or less providing vibe checks. Young mandalorians identified as force-sensitive are sent to live in a remote temple where they are raised as novices and attendants to the current "oracles" and learn how to use the force (though they have different terms for it) to get a feeling for things. Then, when--for example--the mand'alor comes to them asking about whether or not to undertake a military campaign, they'll either be like "yeah go for it buddy" or "ehhhhh i've got a bad feeling about this."

thoughts?

[solarlyls]

ℋow I became the ℱirst 𝒫riestess of 𝒪lympus ✶ 𝒜NCIENT 𝒢REECE 𝒟R

Eirene Ivanthe Kallistrate was born on 4th day of the Silk Snows season (basically december) in 1199 B.C. She was a child of fortune with a definite purpose in life. She is the middle daughter of the very prominent Kallistrate family. Her mother is a well-known craftswoman, and her father traded vigorously while also leading a business. She has two older brothers, a protective and loving older sister, and three younger sisters who all looked up to her.

Eirene was always fascinated by the wisdom and discipline of Athena. While her peers dreamt of future alliances through politics and marriages, Eirene spent her time at the goddess’s temple. There, she devoted herself into studying philosophy, warfare, and the divine arts. People often said that Eirene was sharp minded and warm hearted which made her a great individual.

One fateful evening, the Oracle of Delphi delivered a prophecy that would change the course of her history.

— A mortal shall walk the path of the divine, uncovering secrets lost to time. She shall bind the goddesses together and, in doing so, bind herself to them. Through her hands, Olympus shall remember what it has forgotten —

Whispers spread through Eirene’s village, and all signs pointed to her. But, before she could embark on the journey, a boy named Euryochus boldly declared himself the chosen one and set out to fulfill the prophecy. Unwilling to let another take what felt like her destiny, Eirene set off alone and unprepared, but determined.

Her journey led her across the Aegean Sea, where she braved four islands, each guarding a crucial piece of the mystery. During her trials, each challenge she overcame became a stepping stone for the next. She battled a monster on Phyrra, and managed to break off one of its razor sharp nails, unknowingly gaining a tool that would help her later. On Naxos, as she struggled to unearth a hidden flower buried deep within the islands rocky soil, the monsters nail became her tool, allowing her to dig with precision. When she retrieved the flower, its petals shimmered with divine energy, and she discovered that by pressing them against her lips, she could breathe underwater. This gift proved invaluable when she reached Samos, where she had to dive beneath the waves to claim an ancient key resting in the sunken ruins. Finally she reached an island, unlike any other—so tiny it was just a little chunk of land, a place that didn't appear in maps. Yet, as she set foot on its shores, she felt its significance in every breath of the wind.

Euryochus had arrived first. In the center of the island, half buried in the earth, sat a small and ornate music box. Impatient, Euryochus attempted to break it open, but Eirene stopped him just in time. Instead, she took the key she had fought so hard to obtain and turned it in the delicate lock.

A haunting melody filled the air. The ground beneath them trembled, the waves surged outward, and before their eyes, the island itself began to rise. What was once a speck of land transformed into something far greater. Marble columns of great heights rose out of the depths, halls of white stone that stretched up towards the heavens, and an unblemished temple stood tall in the morning light.

The sky parted, and heavens light filled the temple steps. Down from the gold light descended all the goddesses: Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Aphrodite, Artemis, Hebe, Iris, Athena and more. Their eyes beheld Eirenes, and in them she read recognition. She was the one they had waited for, the mortal girl who had proven herself worthy.

But when their gaze fell on Euryochus, their reverence became contempt. Such a sacred place was not for people like him. They exiled him from the island by one command, sending him back to the world of mortals, his presence forgotten from their sacred soil.

They asked of what name Eirene would name this new born land. She did not hesitate, and said Thelyseion, in honor of her sweet sister Thelyomesse and her favorite cat Seian. The goddesses named her temple blessed, calling it Echidion, in honor of her brothers Echorogis and Diomidis.

The goddesses all had gifts to share with Eirenes newfound island. Athena bestowed her an order of owls that would protect the island at night, and olive trees, their fruit providing nourishment and their oil being used for countless purposes. Demeter blessed the earth itself, providing fertile soil and seeds. Aphrodite endowed upon the island apple trees bearing golden apples, and scattered seashells along the beach to attract water nymphs to the islands aid. Hera gave a herd of cattle for food and golden crowns, which later would be melted down to provide the islands currency. Hestia made a great fire that would burn eternally and never die out in the middle of the island. Artemis gave bows and arrows so that Eirene and her people could defend themselves against whoever would attempt to invade their sacred land. Hebe gave a fountain of pure, never failing water, with a pitcher of gold, so that no soul on the island would ever learn how to thirst, and numerous other gifts from other goddesses.

In that moment, Eirene transcended mortality, becoming the First Priestess of Olympus, the bridge between gods and humankind.

ⓘ solarlyls

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[cynthiav06]

As toxic as Percabeth is, they’re still teenagers and there’s a chance that they could grow past that and Annabeth would overcome it. Heroes of Olympus makes that feel unlikely though.

I hold that belief because my relationship with my spouse started out unhealthy- I was extremely codependent due to not having many friends growing up and never quite getting the emotional support I needed from my family. But we grew past that and 11 years later, we’re approaching our 7 year marriage anniversary with our biggest goals as a couple (besides raising our kids) is to always communicate and it’s working well for us.

Annabeth in particular never maturing and growing past it doesn’t have to be what happens. They’re still teenagers, she could grow past it.

Unfortunately, she doesn’t seem like she’s going to grow and so many people act like the toxic relationship they have is normal and I’m just like…. No. Never mind, I don’t want to read Percabeth. Maybe I’ll ship Percy with Apollo or no one then.

I also thought of it that way. Annabeth would mature and come to understand the error of her ways, and since Percy means so much to her, she would reflect on all the things she says and does and change her ways in order to pursue a more healthier and long lasting relationship.

Then I read the Chalice of God and Read.Riordan. entries, and lost all hope. Annabeth is a character that you think cannot devolve more, and she surprises you in the worst possible way.

I have completely given up on Percabeth, and I will be reading any incoming books just for Percy as I always do.

Perpollo is a new but great ship that has so much potential but I am not really too in it yet but at least due to Apollo, Percy might ascend to godhood which is something I think is inevitable for someone of Percy's stature and power.

Right now, I think I am all for Perachel only. It's the best possible ship for Percy and for Rachel, and if you are interested, you should check out those posts.

But seriously, between their shared prophetic abilities, creative quick thinking minds, fun and easy going personality, and a deep care and affection for each other, Percy and Rachel are literally meant to be.

The Spirit of Delphi is extremely ancient and free and given Oracle of Delphi was once in Poseidon's domain, she could change alliances and freely date Percy, but my favorite headcanon is that Percy becomes a God and Rachel decides to swear allegiance to him instead.

Also, if you have any Perpollo recommendations or posts to share, please do.

[thepagansun]

Respect Neo-Pagans and Our Gods!

Although they probably will never see it (or care), this post is meant for Hollywood, Netflix, Marvel and all other industries and streaming platforms that are hosting shows based on but twisting pagan or polytheist "mythology" or ancient religions such as Gods of Egypt, Immortals, Clash of the Titans, Thor: Love and Thunder, DT17, Supernatural, Kaos, Twilight of the Gods, Blood of Zeus, Percy Jackson, Xena: Warrior Princess, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Record of Ragnarok, American Gods, Lore Olympus, and God of War games, etc.

The trend of creating content that demonizes, humiliates, or insults our Gods is upsetting and unfair. Creative and artistic license is one thing, but it's a double-standard for content about the monotheistic god or religions to be treated with respect even when under academic criticism while are ours are depicted as one-dimensional, villainized and humiliated. We are asking for that same respect.

Yes, content about any kind of "mythology" is fun, but the modern world needs to please remember that these were and still are RELIGIONS to many people around the world, myself included.

People worshipped these Gods, listened to their stories around the fire, married under their vows, raised their children, went to war, and but also built magnificent structures, wrote literature, prayed in their temples, and many more!

In fact, we still have vestiges of their worship! The names of the months and days of the week in the Western world come from Roman or Norse/Germanic Gods, the Olympic Games were originally dedicated to Zeus, the Hippocratic Oath was originally a prayer offered to Apollo, people from all over the ancient world visited the shrine and oracle at Apollo's Delphi, and many more examples.

And while yes, sometimes people were sacrificed to some pagan Gods (not so much the Greeks or Romans), but are we really going to pretend that many more people haven't died in the name of Christianity or Islam??

Lord Zeus wasn't just some womanizer, he was also King of the Gods, Father of Gods and Humans, the God of Hospitality, Oaths, Lightning, Law, Order, Authority, Monarchy, etc.

This was also Lord Zeus of the ancient Greeks:

This was also Lord Odin of the ancient Norse:

This was also Lady Hera of the ancient Greeks:

This was also Lord Ra of the ancient Egyptians:

This was also Lord Huracan of the ancient Maya:

Even if you personally don't worship these Gods, at least respect the fact that your ancestors did. Imagine if 100-200 years from now your descendants start making movies and shows that demonize or humiliate Yahweh, Jesus, Allah and Mohammed, etc.!

In fact, neo-paganism is the fastest growing religion in the United States: https://commonwealthpolicycenter.org/paganism-is-americas-fastest-growing-religion/#:~:text=Paganism%20is%20one%20of%20the,a%20broader%20form%20of%20paganism.

Members of Ásatrù, heathen religion of Iceland, honoring the Norse Gods:

Members of Hellenism, honoring the ancient Greek Gods:

Members of my religion, Nova Roma, honoring the ancient Roman Gods:

Traditional African religion:

Traditional Maya religion:

Members of Wicca at Stonehenge, the biggest Neo-Pagan religion in the world with 3-5 million practioners worldwide!

Our Gods are our RELIGION, not just your "mythology!" And both They and we, their followers, deserve the same respect you expect for your religions.

And they at least would never condemn you to an eternal fiery pit simply for not believing in them, unlike some other god I could mention.

They are here. We are here. They exist. We exist. And we are not going anywhere.

[whencyclopedia]

Plutus (Play)

Plutus (aka Wealth) is a play written by the great Greek comedy playwright Aristophanes in 388 BCE. It was the last of his plays to be performed during his lifetime. Like his earlier play Ecclesiazusae (The Assemblywomen), Wealth was written after the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War. Although the war was basically over, the city of Athens still suffered both economically and politically. The play centers on the status and poverty of everyday people. Aristophanes main character Chremylus, a poor Athenian, and his slave Carion are returning to the city from the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi when they meet a blind old beggar, identified later as Wealth. Upon returning to Athens with a reluctant Wealth, the social and economic structure of the city quickly changes, poverty and injustice quickly disappear. Riches are doled out to the deserving, but, unlike in his earlier plays, the rich in Wealth are not seen as virtuous and many of them lose their fortunes.

Aristophanes

Very little is known of Aristophanes' early life; even his birthdate is unclear. Since most of his plays were written between 427 and 386 BCE, it helps place his death around 386 BCE. A native of Athens, he was the son of Philippus and owned land on the island of Aegina. He had two sons, one of whom became a playwright of minor comedies. Although participating little in Athenian politics, Aristophanes was an outspoken critic, via his plays, of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta and those politicians who supported it. His portrayal and attack of the statesman Cleon in the play The Babylonians landed him in court in 426 BCE. Aristophanes opposed all changes in the traditional aspects of philosophy, education, poetry, and music. Norman Cantor in his book Antiquity said the playwright reflected the conservative opinion of many Athenians, showing them to be people who valued old simplicity and morality.

By the time Aristophanes began to write, Greek theater was in serious decline. Although Aristophanes is sometimes condemned for bringing drama down from the high level of the Greek tragedy written by Aeschylus, his plays, with their simplicity and vulgarity, have been recognized and appreciated for their rich fantasy as well as humor and indecency. Editor Moses Hadas in his book Greek Drama wrote that while Aristophanes could write poetry that was both delicate and refined; however, he could also, at the same time, demonstrate bawdiness and gaiety. To many his comedies were a blend of wit and invention. Unfortunately, with only eleven of his plays surviving, Aristophanes' works from this period are the only known examples of Old Attic Comedy to exist.

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[diejager]

hiiiiii like i've wanted to send u a request for like a while and i'm so happy i finally got u

i sadly forgot my og idea buuuuuut luckily i got a new one cus i'm bestie besties with a lurker who is like a friend with a writer cus they know each other irl and cus she gave me a lil spoilie

i wanna use like what i was told for dis request

like ik the thing is about a champion/warrior and their god and like it's a certain king being absolutely PATHETIC for like the first one (like ik my opinion cus i luv pathetic men and like i wanna know ur ideas about this)

like i love the idea of cod boys being a god or champion cus like y'know the smut that can be made

so could i request my second fav boy soap or even ghost being a SIMP like full on worshipping their god after hunting for their pretty

LUV u darlin and like KEEP ON writing because i am GOBBLIN up everything u and my other favs make but make sure u also rest

Cw: God/Champion stuff??, inaccurate Greek mythology, worshipping, offering/gifts/sacrifice, oracle, tell me if I missed any. Note: this reminds me of… the name’s on the tip of my tongue, but I can’t remember exactly who wrote about this before. Could you also send me the @ of your writer friend? I’d like to credit them if possible. And thank you! Just make sure to take breaks in between of reading, yeah? You have to rest your eyes every hour or so.

Johnny couldn’t believe his eyes when he stumbled into this small sanctuary outside the sacred precinct, outside any protective walls and guarded cities. Nestled into the side side of a mountain, the marble stones carved intricately in pretty vines and gentle flowers only to be placed in an isolated place. Away from any travellers and warriors, and hidden away from prying eyes of thieves and charlatans. This little, marble shrine made of white marble, painted murals and gold ordained altar - one of the prettiest he’s seen - was left near forgotten, overgrown with fauna and collecting dust. 

And despite that, the statue that stood behind the altar, tall and imposing, curves soft and tunic flattering, the Goddess loomed over him with a shadow of warmth and compassion, much unlike the statues of the ruling Gods and Goddesses he was used to —it was ethereal. Your image was one of love and care, a stark dichotomy to the arrogance and self-importance of Zeus and his siblings. You were welcoming towards him when they spurned him for his foreign appearance: a child of slaves that had bought their freedom, a potent sign of determination and strength.

“Perhaps that Oracle wasn’t crazy,” he gawked at the falling leafage, ribbons of round leaves hiding the entrance, parting like a curtain to the main stage of a theatre.

He had tried his luck with the Oracle of Delphi, in a drunken daze that failed to strip him from his embarrassing misadventures around Delphi’s bars and temple. Johnny had wanted to see what all the fuss was about, the mile long travel many made to see her and her prophesies. He wanted to know if she was a true oracle or a scam, a charlatan like many others, but lo and behold, she was blessed with the sight. 

He still remembered her words, her words spoken from the Gods’ whims, giving him the blessing of finding a Goddess he would willingly kneel to, one that would show him the same love and devotion he gave. She foretold that he would meet a Goddess of Health and Hunting that he wanted to worship, a give and take cycle —of life and death. And here he stood, before the statue of a benevolent Goddess he knew he already loved.

You were a minor Goddess, able to gift your champions with totems and blessings, but not a miracle. Your sacred temple was warm, the air filled with the scent of fresh spring and dewy mornings, candles miraculously lit, wrapping the room in a golden embrace that felt akin to a mother’s kiss. Johnny’s eyes wandered around the room, taking it in while he walked to the altar, he stared at the dusty and empty marble, a sad sight for a Goddess so warm.

He searched around his belt, looking around his clothes and padded leather for an offering to wake you up. Something simply - anything - would work, if only to rouse you from your slumber, be it a year or a century long sleep, he would wake you and dub himself your champion. He picked a pelt, an apt offering for a Goddess of Health and Hunting. It was freshly skinned and cured, brushed with care and killed with sympathy. He wasn’t a ruthless killer or an avaricious hunter, he took what he needed and left what he didn’t. 

Nodding at the brown pelt, he wiped away the dust that had collected and placed it on the marble, taking care to place it flat and straightened the fur. He took a step back to admire the sight, eyes filled with wonder at the sudden glow, bathing him in a calming light. He felt better, his once aching arms gone, his bruises gone and his strength returned. Waking you had brought a blessing, you had healed him of his aches and pains, restoring him to his peak.

“Welcome,” he heard you whisper, your voice sounding like a bird’s song, pretty and awestricking, “Will you become my champion, dear warrior?”

How could he say no at your sweet plea? You were the warmest being he has ever met, your very essence an embrace full of passion. 

“If yer wish me so, Goddess.”

“Thank you,” you chuckled and he’d never felt so lovesick before, his heart so full, yet light.

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[luriwoo]

true love ㅡ sungho

ೃ ⠀ㅡ part 1⠀◞♡⠀⠀part 2 (coming soon!)

୧ ⋅ pairing. eros!sungho x psyche!f!reader

୧ ⋅ genre. fluff, slight angst, greek mithology!au

୧ ⋅ summary. have you ever wondered if the god of love can fall in love?

୧ ⋅ warnings. greek gods, sungho as "eros"(cupid) and son of aphrodite, y/n as "psyche", mention of sacrifices and monsters, envy, probably jst slight angst, slight use of swearing/cursing, ooc, reader has a slight exact description, i tried to make more sense of this so i added a few things but the story is not altered ´ ᵕ ` probably grammatical errors, if i missed something please let me know!!

୧ ⋅ wc. 1.4k

net. @onedoornet

Once upon a time, a king and queen had three beautiful daughters, so beautiful that even people traveled from all over the cities to get a glimpse of them. That's what your two older sisters tried to believe.

The people who were so eager to visit the three, actually only did so to admire the beautiful youngest princess, you. You were so beautiful that people even believed your beauty could compare with the goddess Aphrodite, or even better, maybe you were her in person. Your eyes that stood out on your beautiful face, your reddish lips and pretty nose, with shiny and wavy hair, denoting between your soft hands your nails dyed f/c.

Even neighbor cities believed in their judgment so much that they stopped making sacrifices to praise the true goddess because, what would be the need to do it when she was among them?

Since your childhood, you were always the object of admiration and envy for your great beauty and people celebrated for it. And you, terrified that the gods would take revenge against them, your kindness tried to dissuade the divinities, although without any success, of course.

When the goddess Aphrodite found out that her followers stopped praising her, she became enraged, felling completely humiliated; You were such a simple mortal much more inferior to her. It was then that she called one of her sons, Sungho (like the god of love, passion and fertility) with the great objective in mind of just wanting to make you suffer.

"Make this young woman fall madly in love with the last of men, with a cursed fortune in his social position, heritage and personal integrity of which there can be no other wretch comparable to him" Aphrodite snapped at her son.

And with no other option but to accept, he carried out his mother's command. Conducting a light but arduous search, he found said man, who was left in front of your large balcony, with no one else around him so he would be completely at your first sight.

Sungho, hiding under said balcony and ready to shoot a beautiful arrow of pure gold in your direction, got completely amazed the moment you came out through your large window and looked out over your balcony, with the moonlight beautifully detailing your face along with your pretty white silk dress. It was then that from between his long fingers, the golden arrow slowly slipped, accidentally pricking himself with it.

Sungho, the god of love, had fallen in love with you.

On the other hand, your dear father thought about how tired he was of you, don't misunderstand him, it's not that he hated you but unlike your older sisters, you were the only one who hadn't married yet, they even lived with their husbands but you...

As you matured and your beauty increased more and more with the passage of time, you felt like your life slowly became more and more miserable.

You were so beautiful that friends, people of your age and men ran away from you, they believed that you had to be seen and flattered and all de good in the world. Even men didn't ask for your hand because they were scared and couldn't be worthy of your love since you could only feed their hopes, they thought.

So, in a moment of stress, your father already tired of the situation, came to the conclusion that he needed some help, so he decided to embark on a journey to be able to consult the oracle of Delphi in person and ask about your future and dispel all his doubts.

Once your father was on the great Mount Parnassus, he entered to the place and walked until he noticed how in front of him there was a large temple surrounded by springs and fountains, noticing a figure prostrate on a large chair in the center of it, surrounded by a small group of people. And your father, approaching slowly but with a sure step, stood in front of Pythia, the person in charge of the sanctuary "Oh, oracle, will my youngest daughter, y/n, be able to find a husband?"

And the oracle, with a cup in his hand, firmly answers: "On a high mountain rock set up a funeral chamber and in it your daughter dressed in rich finery. Do not expect a son-in-law of mortal lineage, but a cruel monster with the ferocity of a viper, that has wings and flies through the ether, that sows seasoning everywhere, that methodically destroys everything with blood and fire. Before whom Zeus himself trembles, the divinities cower in fear, and the infernal rivers and the darkness of the styx retreat in horror."

Upon hearing those words, your father instantly regretted having visited the oracle in the most profound way, thinking with fear, what kind of creature makes Zeus himself tremble? The most powerful greek god of all?

When the rest of your family and the village found out, they all cried a lot, as if you were destined to die the worst.

And your older sisters, who envied you to death, jumped for joy at your departure behind everyone's backs.

Finally, after a short jog, with a little help they placed you on top of a rock, with a large cliff behind you, and before they even had the chance to say goodbye to you, a great gust of wind came, disappearing you instantly in the blink of an eye. It was Sefiro, the one in charge of taking you to a large forest, leaving you in the middle of nowhere among leafy trees around, who after completing his task, suddenly disappeared.

While you were looking for a way out, a huge palace appeared before your eyes, made of rubies, sapphires and gold. Thinking it was the monster's house, you distrustfully walked to the entrance and when you tried to knock the door it opened automatically. It was then that you decided to enter slowly, noticing the large gold columns, with long silver walls and floors of inlaid stones with various animal sculptures adorning the surroundings, among other things.

Suddenly you heard a voice beside you murmuring "Why don't you rest ma'am? This is your new house and you will have all the time in the world to admire it."

You looked around trying to find the origin of said voice, and although you thought you had hallucinated, you asked to the air "Who spoke?" with great curiosity.

"Me, my lady. You can't see us because we're invisible. We're your maids, and your husband will come at night." When you heard those words, you felt a knot growing in your stomach suddenly. Then you noticed how a nice nightgown was approaching you, hearing a different voice say "this is your nightwear, i hope you like it, if you need anything you just have to talk, even if you don't see us we are everywhere and at your service, please, follow us." And amazed by this fact, you followed the instructions that the voices were telling you, guiding you to your new shared room.

A few moments later when night came and after finishing getting ready for bed, you laid down on the bed exhausted, thinking about everything that had happened in less than a day, nervous about the fact that you would soon meet your so-called husband. Feeling completely horrified when the lights went out and someone lying behind you, suddenly you heard a male voice spoke.

"Hello, I am your husband. I know it's quite strange, but you can't see my face, the darkness is an extra precaution. What I ask of you is that you'll never try to see me, looking at me would destroy everything. And I know this is the first time we've spoken, but I love you and I know that our relationship will last. Please, y/n, I wish that you love me just as much as I love you; we can live together in this palace forever."

When you heard those words, you felt completely enchanted and amazed, his words sounded so warm and soft that you felt like you couldn't possibly deny his requests.

"I don't love you just for your beauty, I mean, I know you're really beautiful, but I love you for how you dealt with everything. I love you because you're kind and you never stopped honoring the gods, no matter how horrible your situation was. I love you because you're perfect, perfect for a man like me." Sungho murmured affectionately behind you, gently taking a lock of your hair in his hands, looking at you completely lost in thought.

That was it, for the first time in all your years of life you really felt it; the true love.

"Are you a monster? Are you an evil creature?" you asked curiously, watching the big wall in front of you.

"No, of course not."

"Then, kiss me please."

[the-ghost-king]

So...do we think there's any connection between Riordan naming Rachel as Rachel and the biblical Rachel? I'm going to oversimplify things to get my point across but:

In the Bible, Jacob leaves his home and shortly after hears the voice of God call down to him (Jacob's Ladder). That night, Jacob sleeps in the house of God (Bethel) and continues his journey where in the morning he meets Rachel at the well (source of water).

In The Titan's Curse, Percy leaves his home (CHB) and shortly after Grover hears the voice of the god Pan call to him. That night, Percy, Grover, Thalia, Bianca and Zoë sleep in Bianca and Zoë's tents from Artemis (a house of a godess) and they continue their journey. Bianca dies, which does not seem to parallel the Bible but instead seems a reference to the Theoi. In the morning after Bianca's death, Percy meets Rachel at the Hoover Damn (a source of water)

After seeing Rachel, Jacob preforms a superhuman task and following this he and Rachel embrace. After seeing Rachel, Percy preforms a superhuman task (trying to slay skeletons). In the Bible, Jacob cries after meeting Rachel and according to some its believed he was fortelling somehow that he and Rachel despite their shared love would not be buried together.

Later- Jacob is forced to "choose" between Rachel and her sister, Leah as in a move of deception Leah and Rachel's father covers Leah's face and has her wed Jacob before he realizes. Jacob is able to later wed Rachel also.

Percy must choose between Annabeth and Rachel but is not deceived in this decision. Percy unlike Jacob takes much longer to choose which girl he likes more and "why".

It is said in the Bible (by some) that Rachel had a sight unlike others, and this is why her tears are important- Dante in his Comedia (which I am rereading now and what made me realize this) implies that it is perhaps Rachel's tears themselves which fortell fate through Rachel's connection to water. Rachel in the Bible for a long time is considered "barren" but eventually she delivers Jacob a son (Joseph) and before his birth Rachel knows that she will deliver a son. Bibilically it is said that Jacob's love for Rachel is must greater than his love for Leah despite Leah having more children for him (and sooner), this among other things is a source of conflict for Leah and Rachel. Later in life Rachel passes attempting to deliver another son. It is in this way, Jacob takes Leah as his eternal love instead not because he loved her more but because she remained.

Rachel, in PJO is also said to have a gift of sight this is what makes her so important in BOTL. Annabeth and Rachel spend time in the maze (along with Nico) arguing over their love for Percy, a strange love triangle game of cat and mouse full of envy and jealousy. However, unlike in the Bible, Percy is torn but he does end up picking Annabeth as his "greater love". However, part of the reason is because this decision is made for Percy unlike with Jacob- Rachel herself chooses to take a "barren" road by swearing to Apollo her eternal maidenhood, a way to step out of the narrative her name provides and to not die tragically but instead to keep her life by swearing devotion to the oracle over a man.

Jacob and Percy both through their own Rachel learn the lesson of what true love is, what it means to serve unconditionally (the word of gods/the prophecy of the big 3) and fulfill destiny.

Now- let's go a step further, in PJO we know the original oracle (the mummy in the attic) to have been cursed by Hades for the death of Maria di Angelo. Hades's curse states: "I swear... as long as my children remain outcasts, as long as I labor under the curse of your Great Prophecy, the Oracle of Delphi will never have another mortal host. You will never rest in peace. No other will take your place. Your body will wither and die, and still the Oracle’s spirit will be locked inside you. You will speak your bitter prophecies until you crumble to nothing. The Oracle will die with you!” (TLO RR pg 154-55)

In the Bible, Rachel steals from her father (Laban) his Teraphim (which very shortly is explained as "an idol" or a "household god"). In the Bible, Jacob not realizing it was his wife who had stolen the teraphim announces a curse over whoever holds them: With whoever you will find your gods, he shall not live (Genesis). This foretells Rachel's death in the bible even more clearly.

With whoever you will find your idol, they shall not live // Your body with wither and die, and still the Oracle's spirit will be locked inside you.

These conversations almost mirror one another, the plot may shift slightly but we know this: there is theft involving a possible soothsayer or a known one, in the bible this theft is of an idol and in the pjoverse this theft is of a woman implied perhaps, to have been loved as an idol.

Rachel in PJO, her story starts with the end of the story of Rachel in the Bible, and to sidestep the fate of her foremother (can I call her that?) Rachel chooses instead of the man who she loves (Percy?) to choose a life of maidenhood and to be free of the possibility of the curse that her foremothers the oracle of Delphi and her biblical namesake both suffered from (theft of an idol).

Now, unless Riordan admits to this there is no way to prove it is absolutely true? However, Riordan has said many times over the years that the reason he started writing about the greek myths was partially because he had grown up with them and knew them well. Riordan has stated in various other places over the years that he also grew up attending church, I don't think it would be too much of a stretch to assume that he may have also felt comfortable enough with his knowledge of the Bible to add elements of it into his works as well. I do believe there is a connection here though personally!

I am especially a fan of the fact that if this connection is intentional that it reveals additional details about the books- firstly, if you were educated enough on the Bible you may have been able to from Rachel's entry into the storyline have been able to determine what her future role would be. And secondly, that Hades loved Maria to the point of worship.

Also, it's interesting foreshadowing on Riordan's part to have the Ophiotaurus (Bessie) appear to Percy at the Hoover Dam before he meets Rachel- we literally get to see a represention of the prophecy before we see the future oracle herself!

[multi-bookworm]

Why does nobody in this universe want to learn Greek like me :( making me sad, and bored, so I've made a list of all THE BENEFITS TO LEARNING GREEK:

1. The writing is really sexy. For example, even saying "you are a fish with a large forehead" looks beautiful

είσαι ένα ψάρι με μεγάλο μέτωπο

(even insulting someone is now gorgeous)

2. You could read Homer's odyssey or iliad with much less confusion since it will make more sense in the original language. Also you seem smarter reading the iliad or odyssey.

3. You seem really cool, this honestly comes with learning any new language, but Greek is connected to English, making it easier to learn, often, despite its complexity.

3. Understanding English itself will be easier since a large amount of the english language stems from Greek, as well as Latin, but Latin writing isn't quite as sexy (my own personal opinion, this is probably just because it is so similar to English, which is boring to me)

4. It is still spoken, as opposed to learning Latin, a dead language, making it easier to learn since you are more likely to have a conversation in it with somebody else.

5. The alphabet is interesting, as all foreign languages are, but the use of certain letters, how there are two different s's, three different i's and two different o's.

6. Interesting etymological origins from words. Some words came from myths, such as the man Narcissus, and particularly my favourite is when something is καλλίπυγος (Callipygious) which originated from an association with Aphrodite calling her Aphrodite Kallipygos, as well as roman reference of callipygian Venus. Callipygian means "one with/of beautiful buttocks," which I find to be quite hilariously accurate in addition to the common reference to Aphrodite in this manner.

7. If none of this enticed anybody and you dont think youll even go to greece so why bother, here are many things in Greece worth seeing:

A) THE MUSEUM IN ATHENS: multiple museums in Athens houses more history than the British Museum (that's saying a lot) with 11,000 artefacts in just the Natural Archaeological Museum in Athens alone (the British Museum has only 2,000 artefacts). Unlike many societies, they docked down much of what they did very early on so we have so much unscripted and crazy history from the Greeks alone in writing, and even moreso in their abundance of beautiful, detailed art. Even if you hate the Greeks (every country has done some bad things) it's still worth checking out the museums there just for historical knowledge and context, it will teach you a lot, i promise you that.

B) THE COASTAL WATERS: just look at the Mediterranean water, does that NOT make you want to jump in??

C) there are cats everywhere, particularly in Crete.

D) there are thousands of sites related to greek myths such as: the cave and temple of the Oracle of Delphi, which actually existed, and are still sometimes praised to Apollo today; Mount Olympus, the largest mountain in greece and worth a climb; the site where the Spartan Society thrived (my favourite society of all time, whom you should seriously check out here if you do not know already, if you do know... you should check it out also bc Weird History in yt really explains it accurately and in such a cool way).

E) greek culture. An ancient custom is to be kind to travellers, which was a belief that the traveller could be a God in disguise, so one always must treat them like a king and invite them into their home. (Again, this was an ancient custom, I'm not sure how prominent it would still be but it is a nice thought and the general public say that Greeks, particularly rural, are the loveliest people you will meet, for they have the strongest connection to this culture.) If you see blue roofs in greece this was a cultural belief as well, thought that rhat particular shade of blue would ward off evil spirits and protect the home from disease and impurity. Greece's long history of celebrated gods which are now well known worldwide through the many tales told about them and worship in their names.

If you still aren't enticed, that's okay, I am not offended, I'm just passionate I hope I didn't hurt anybody's feelings, and pls tell me if i have offended anyone who is greek themselves, because I am not greek, just heavily in love with your culture, so pls do correct me. Have a lovely day everybody :>

[silly-cuchufli]

GUYS GUYS GUYS! So we all know how Pantheon is Odyssey coded, but has anyone talked about how its Oedipus coded too??

For anyone unfamiliar with Oedipus and his story, here’s a quick summary: 

Oedipus is the son of King Laius and Queen Jocasta, the rulers of Thebes. Around the time Oedipus was born, his parents received a prophecy. It warned that Oedipus would  kill his father and marry his mother, bringing disaster to his city and family. Fearing that this would come to pass, Laius sent a shepherd/servant to kill his child. However, the shepherd/servant wasn’t really cool with killing a baby (unlike our man Odysseus!!!) and instead gave Oedipus to another couple to raise.

When Oedipus grew older, he learned from the oracle at Delphi of the prophecy. He wasn’t really cool with murder either, so he left his adoptive parents, unaware that they weren’t his biological parents. He set course for a cray place that you’ll totally never see coming, Thebes.

On the way to his birth place, he met an older man, his biological father. The two got into a fight, and Oedipus killed his old man. Lacking the knowledge that he had already fulfilled one aspect of the prophecy, Oedipus continued his journey to Thebes. 

When he reached the city, he found it was being tortured by the Sphinx. So, Oedipus being Oedipus, he answered the monster’s riddle and saved the city. By defeating the Sphinx, Oedipus had won his father’s throne and his mother’s hand in marriage. The second part of the prophecy had come to pass. 

Years passed with Oedipus on throne, and in that time a plague befell Thebes. In order to end his city’s suffering, Oedipus searched for who had killed Laius. When he found that it was he who had killed his father. He also learned that he was adopted. He brought the news back to his mother, Jocasta. She realized that Oedipus was her son, and in her distress over marrying her son, hung herself. Oedipus also finally realized that the prophecy had come to pass, and blinded himself because of everything. The full prophecy had come to pass.

The myth varies, but the gist is guy fulfills a prophecy unwillingly and it sucks for everybody.

Now you might be wondering: what does this have to do with Pantheon? Well, let’s get into that! Caspian Keys was created finish the work of Steven Holstrom, to take his place if you will. He was raised from birth to be the second coming of tech genius, to solve the flaw and create the world that Holstrom never finished creating. In a way, Caspian also had a prophecy surrounding him. He was destined to solve the flaw, and create the new digital world, bringing disaster to the old one. 

For the first 18 years of his life, Caspian unknowingly continued to further the prophecy, meeting inflection point after inflection point. However, like Oedipus, Caspian eventually learned of this prophecy. Also like Oedipus, Caspian did everything to run from his fate. He ran away from his adoptive mom. He tried to disappear from Logorhythms’ radar, ensuring that he would never solve the flaw. 

Now in all fairness, Caspian did meet with the UIs first before running away. But still, he ultimately tried to avoid his fate. Unfortunately for him, the world wouldn’t let him avoid his problems forever. Eventually, Logorhythms caught up to him and convinced him to work with the company.

You might be thinking that the similarities between Oedipus and Pantheon/ Caspian end here, but they don’t. Caspain agreed toward the end of season 1 to work to cure the flaw, but that WASN’T him agreeing to create Holstrom’s world.

In fact, Caspain agreed to solve the flaw to PREVENT Holstrom’s dream from becoming a reality. In his eyes, if Caspian solved the flaw he could have control over the UI world, and prevent the UIs from taking over so to speak. Caspian was still working against his preset fate.

So like our boy Oedipus, Caspian eventually fulfills one element of his “prophecy,” he solves the flaw. Caspian cracks integrity and starts administering the cure with Maddie, however his intent is still to work against Holstrom’s dream.

We see that intent shine when Holstrom comes back. Caspian didn’t willingly cure Holstrom, and seeks other UIs to cure for the purpose of defeating Holstrom and protecting the world. Caspian, along with Maddie, travels the UI world along with the physical world in order to defeat fate.

When it’s clear that there aren’t any UIs who can or will defeat Holstrom, Caspian takes it upon himself to destroy Holstrom. He willingly dies and uploads, knowing it’s likely he’ll die defeating Holstrom. Caspian gives his life to prevent his “prophecy” from coming to pass. He dies so he’ll never become Holstrom, so the world Holstrom dreamed of never becomes a reality.

Throughout Pantheon Caspian tries so hard to not fulfill his fate, only for his “prophecy” to come to pass. When Caspain comes back in season 2, after 20 years, we see the world that he feared. The physical world is becoming a memory, and the digital one is the new reality. The flaw is solved, and UIs can live forever now with concepts humans could only dream of before. Steven Holstrom’s world became a reality, and who is credited as its savior/creator? None other than Caspian Keyes, the second coming of Steven Holstrom.

In the end, both Oedipus and Caspian become exactly what they feared. The harder they fight fate, the tighter it grips them. (Lmao who would figure that a show called Pantheon would be so Greek?)

[staghunters]

Let's go deeper!

Or, me blasting my one academic hyperfixation on another fun one

Yellowjackets "Them's The Brakes" really cranked it up to eleven for me in those last ten minutes, partly because I love dream sequences in general, but also because there's a lot of Greek/Hellenic Underworld Stuff in there!

Here's an outline of some (interpreted) references:

Going into a cave tunnel is pretty common, despite the alternating location of the "entrance to the underworld" depending on who you read from antiquity. We're all pretty much familiar with Orpheus though, aren't we?

There's water, which can be an underworld river. There's three more popular ones, but five in total. Most well-known is the Styx which functions as both border and entryway.

Earthly riches! Hades of God of the Underworld (tm), but his Roman counterpart (Pluto) also includes earthly riches. There is a Plouton in Greek Underworld Theology too though.

Color of the flame aside, gas-induced hallucinations are heavily suspected to be what has shaped the Oracle at Delphi to function the way we believe it did. Ethylene and Methane are suspected gasses to have been around in that area at the time.

The elements (Fire, Earth, Water) present in each vision have been mentioned before, and I don't know what to derive from each at this point.

Akilah eating fruit can very well be a Fae/Pomegranate "eat and you're stuck" situation.

Shauna is the only one not appearing in her actual clothes in the vision she's having. The white dress calls back to Lottie's baptism, but there is also a funerary practice in Orphic (yes that guy) Cult that asks for the dead to be buried in white sheets.

That WB is on the shore doesn't have to be a logistics coincidence. He doesn't have money for the fare, and so remains on the outside of the Underworld, or is actually on the inside, but Shauna can't reach him because she is still alive. Either way, her effort to swim to him and not moving an inch feels very Sissyphus and Tantalus at the same time.

Arms! There's Cabin Guy, Jackie, Laura Lee, and then Javi at the bottom. I missed Javi here when I wrote another post on this scene, but it still stands that all of them seem Wilderness-caused deaths, even if we don't know how exactly Cabin Guy died.

Light at the end of the tunnel much?

Of all the ways to lose a person, death is the kindest

The quote itself comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson. "Self-Reliance", something the Yellowjackets have to deal with in the Wilderness, is one of his most famous works.

The phrasing is slightly puzzling. Death may be the kindest way, but isn't it always the final one, therefore making the argument moot? More often there are stories where death is brought upon as an unlikely kind offer. The myth of Kleobis and Biton puts it that when their mother asked Hera to gift her sons the greatest gift, they died in their sleep, halted in life before they could decay. More morbidly, my dad and grandmother have both said (in different contexts) that a death while sleeping is indeed the best you could get.

Not sure if that is the direction the show is going here, but to put that out there.

A more or less deconstructed version of the Symbol (tm). Returning theme in this particular part of the scene is that it is better to give in/go with the flow than to force something.

I'd refer in this case to the "what if?" part in David Llowery's The Green Knight, as well as a very old French tale that has later been retold and retold in various ways of a women/girl with a ribbon around her neck, who's head would fall off when the ribbon was untied. Lack of consent play a part in all these cases.

Also shout-out to Hamlet! There's also posters with Lord Byron and Sir Walter Raleigh on them, with other authors/poets that I can't make out. For all intends and purposes, combined with Emerson, this is an English class.

[aliciavance4228]

Okay, so Epirus is one of the most obscure members of the Theban Royal Family, and there's exactly one source that mentions her as the daughter of Agave and the sister of Pentheus. However, we do know that Epirus is one of the most important ancient states from Greek Mythology, considering the fact that a) here we can see the Oracle of Zeus from Dodona (who was the most important back in Ancient Greece, second to the Oracle of Delphi) and b) Neoptolemus (*sigh*) is believed to be the ancestor of Pyrrhus of Epirus according to Plutarch. Furthermore, Helenus became king over Epirus after Neoptolemus' death, and Molossus, son of Andromache and Neoptolemus (BOOOO!), became the founder of the Molossians, and ancient greek tribe from that region.

So here's my interpretation of her:

Epirus loved her brother and wanted to bury him after his death in the same way Antigone loved her brothers and disobeyed king Creon when he ordered for Polynices' corpse not to be buried. She was quiet, calm and pious, but also high-minded, strong-willed and outspoken when necessary. She was also one of Cadmus and Harmonia's favourite grandchildren, and used to be a daddy's girl until Echion died, which made her more distant and somber. Unlike her mother and aunts she didn't spread the rumor that Semele got pregnant with a random man in order to denigrate her, and lived a relatively private life at the castle, which is why at the time when Dionysus visited Thebes she didn’t get punished during that entire fiasco. After her mother got exiled for murdering Pentheus she left Thebes along with her grandparents, carrying her brother's remainings in order to bury them.

Now, as a woman and a princess the most expected scenario for Epirus was to marry a noble man and move with him for a stable life. But here's the thing: according to Herodotus there were two Theban priestesses that were carried away and sold by Phoenicians. One arrived in Libya and founded the Egyptian Dodona temple, whereas the other one arrived in Hellas and founded the Greek Dodona temple. So what if Epirus was a handmaid of the temple of Zeus at Thebes, and then, once arrived on those new lands, established a shrine of Zeus under an oak that was growing there?

She then lived here as a priestess for a while. But because this family is literally cursed that one necklace eventually caught her, and she died after getting hunted and shot by the king's son, who got inflicted with madness and mistook her for a wild animal (which would parallel the way her cousin Actaeon got murdered by his own dogs, or the way Pentheus got teared apart because his mother believed he was a lion). Bonus points if her death was partially the result of Dionysus' or any other god's cruelty. Cadmus and Harmonia of coursly got disturbed when they found out what happened to her, so they buried her in that place and named the state Epirus in her memory.

Might change or add new details for her story, but this is what I got for now.

[marinahavik]

random curiosities about my ocs celeste trio

inspired by a post by @angelwishess

I call them the celestial trio because each one represents something linked to the universe.

Dione and Marina were born during a total lunar eclipse, causing Dione to be blessed by the moon and Marina by the sun. (Dione is the older twin and Marina is the younger)

the triplets Akemi, Seiji and Yumi were born during a shower of shooting stars, which is why the star represents them.

The pearl hair accessory that Yumi wears was a gift from the twins, it is a protective amulet, and it also matches the amulets of the two Havik sisters.

Yumi constantly drops some random fact about her life that can range from something simple and random, to chaotic or slightly traumatic.

Marina spends most of her time floating above the ground, which sometimes makes her forget that she can walk.

Because she is always floating, it is normal for Marina to use her friends' heads as support for her arm or chin.

The Havik sisters are part peregrine falcon fae and part ocean nymph

Because they are part birds, the twins cannot taste the capsaicin, which is what makes the peppers, have a spicy flavor, so they don't eat pepper or spicy food because they find it without grace and tasteless.

The earrings Yumi wears belonged to her mother

The twins are childhood friends of Silver, Sebek, Azul and the Leach twins, both of whom are also childhood friends of Leona, but Marina is closer to him.

Yumi, without realizing it, has an inferiority complex with her brothers. Even without realizing it, she feels inferior to her older brothers. When she does something and someone else praises her, she says things like: "My sister would have done it faster, it's not impressive at all, my brother would have done it better."

Yumi doesn't consider herself to be ugly, but she has always thought that her appearance is quite ordinary and plain, especially compared to her older sisters, so she doesn't realize that by Twisted Wonderland standards she is quite beautiful (she also doesn't realize how many people must have had a crush on her).

dark hair is quite rare, as it is more common in Twisted Wonderland for people to have colored hair, so black hair is quite rare and uncommon, so they often say that those with dark hair are not human or come from non-human lineage, like Malleus and Lilia who are pure fae, and the Havik brothers who are hybrids, so many students think that Yumi has fae blood because of the color of her hair.

Her hair and eyes being black, makes it one of the main characteristics that makes other people have a crush on her, as it is a type of mysterious beauty.

Marina is a priestess of the God Apollo, (and the favorite)for a time she was also the oracle of Delphi, but she abdicated the position of oracle, since unlike the priestesses the oracle could not have romantic relationships, but she fell in love with Leona and abdicated the position of oracle

Marina sometimes refers to herself, Kalim, Carter, and Yumi as "masks of tragedy disguised as comedy", as they hide their traumas and insecurities with false smiles on their faces.

Dione has nothing against Leona, but the nymph doesn't get along very well with him, because she knows that even if he doesn't want to, he will end up breaking his sister's heart, since he will grow old and die, while Marina will live much longer than him, and that will break her heart.

Dione has a crush on Azul, and Azul likes her too, but they are both too proud to admit their feelings for each other, so sometimes Dione thinks about giving up on this feeling that seems like it will never happen.

Dione has thought about joining the Hunters of Artemis, but she knows she couldn't stay away from her brother and her friends.

Even though she has given up the oracle, Marina sometimes has prophetic dreams.

Marina and Yumi have very similar ways of acting and thinking, which is very worrying for those who know them both.

Because her life is always at risk, Yumi ended up becoming somewhat apathetic to these situations, as this had become so normal for her that she stopped caring.

Because of an incident when he was 10 years old, Ren, the eldest son of the family, left Yumi locked in the mansion, and she could rarely go out, Ren also seemed to have developed an extreme case of dual personality, which leaves all the brothers afraid and worried about the eldest of the family.

Even without being able to go out, Yumi was trained in different areas and subjects with several private teachers.

Because they are nymphs, the twins can talk to different animals, because of this it is common for them to attract animals as if they were magnets, Yumi for some reason attracts dangerous animals or magical animals

Yumi has a habit of jumping out of windows, even if there is a door next to her she will prefer to go out through the window

Yumi is very silent and can hide her presence so perfectly that she can be right next to you and you won't notice, she ends up scaring a lot of people because of this.

It is a tradition in the Yozakura family for them to get a tattoo when they are 16. Yumi has a snake and cherry blossom branches tattooed on her back.

this is what the tattoo looks like(The draft is not mine, I took it from Pinterest, and pasted the image of the tattoos in the format I imagined)

This is the end of this post for now, maybe if you want I'll make a part 2

One question: would anyone like to be tagged when I make new posts? Anyone who wants to comment on the post will be tagged in the new posts from the next one onwards.

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The Forgotten.

The Three Forgotten Gods

(The Atlanteans Who Shaped Mythology and Were Betrayed by Their Own Descendants)

After The Last Atlantean sank Atlantis, they were not the only survivors. Three others—two men and one woman—emerged from the ruins, their bodies and minds forever changed by the immortality experiment. Unlike their vengeful counterpart, they saw the fall of Atlantis as an opportunity: if they could no longer belong to their old world, they would create a new one.

For centuries, they traveled across the ancient world, their immense power and longevity making them figures of legend. They became the foundation for myths, their presence inspiring the gods and heroes that would dominate human history. Each of them took different paths, ruling over early civilizations as divine beings, guiding—or manipulating—mortal societies.

The Three Atlantean Survivors

1. Azhur, the Storm Tyrant (Male)

• Abilities: Manipulated the weather, creating tempests and commanding lightning.

• Legacy: Inspired storm gods like Zeus, Thor, Indra and Elohim.(His descendants)

• Path: Azhur was the most militant of the three, believing that power was meant to be wielded absolutely. He raised mighty empires in his name, demanding worship as a god of the skies. His rule brought both prosperity and devastation—those who obeyed him flourished, but those who rebelled faced his unrelenting fury.

2. Veyna, the Eternal Oracle (Female)

• Abilities: Could peer into the fabric of time, foreseeing possible futures.

• Legacy: The inspiration for divine seers like the Oracle of Delphi, Isis, and Amaterasu. (Her descendants)

• Path: Veyna sought knowledge above all else, establishing great temples where she guided early civilizations with her foresight. Mortals revered her as a wise goddess, but over time, the burden of knowing too much weighed heavily on her soul. She foresaw her own death at the hands of those she had helped shape but refused to change fate.

3. Kaelus, the Shapeshifter (Male)

• Abilities: Could alter his form at will, becoming animals, humans, or monstrous entities.

• Legacy: His existence gave rise to trickster gods like Loki, Anansi, and Coyote.(His descendants)

• Path: Kaelus embraced chaos, playing both hero and villain in humanity’s stories. He relished in his immortality, living many lives under many names. While Azhur and Veyna sought control, Kaelus thrived in unpredictability. He embedded himself in myths, shifting between roles as a creator, a trickster, and a destroyer.

The Betrayal – 3000 B.C.

For thousands of years, their influence endured, but as civilizations advanced, their divine rule became fragile. Their own descendants—those who inherited mere fragments of their power—grew strong enough to challenge them. The gods they had inadvertently created turned against them, seeing them as relics of an age that needed to be forgotten.

One by one, they fell:

• Azhur was struck down by his own children, his mastery of the storms outmatched by an army of gods wielding divine weapons.

• Veyna allowed herself to be slain, her prophecies showing that her death was necessary for the world to evolve beyond them.

• Kaelus fought until the very end, shifting forms to escape, but ultimately being sealed away, his energy drained until he crumbled to dust.

Their names were erased from history, their deeds attributed to the gods who had slain them. Only The Last Atlantean remained, watching from the Moon, unseen and unknown, burdened by the weight of what had been lost.

Now, in 2126, as the [MC] returns to Earth, they will find a world still echoing with the legacies of their fallen kin—gods long dead, yet their myths still alive.