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citrineandrosmarin · 3 months

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Psephoi (Greek Alphabet) Divination

AKA Grammatomancy

What is it?

So there were many forms of divination in classical Greece, and one was the drawing of lots - having a collection of some kind of tokens (sticks, stones, beans, etc.) with a certain symbol on them that one would draw by chance, and each symbol would have a certain meaning. This is a type of kleromancy.

The Greek Alphabet Oracle is such a method, whereby you draw a token that has a letter of the classical Greek alphabet. Each letter corresponds to an oracular phrase (chresmoi) that, in Greek, starts with that letter. It is also known as the Psephoi Oracle because psephoi is the word for a pebble that was used for both divination and voting purposes.

Although it seems that the right phrase was initially obtained by throwing knuckle bones (astalagoi) and adding indicated numbers for a numerical value that was associated with a letter, most people today just use pebbles/stones/etc. with the letter itself on them, much like Norse runes. This sort of divination was under the domain of Hermes and Apollo.

Where does it come from?

The stone inscriptions that are the source of this method of divination were found in public spaces across several places, most notably in Lycia. The inscriptions were rediscovered and written about by German archaeologist Johannes Nollé. Many of the different sets of inscriptions were the same or similar. One in Olympos, Lycia, had different versions of some phrases and I've included them as alternatives here.

Resources:

Omens and Oracles: Divination in Ancient Greece by Matthe Dillon, pages 272-273

The Oracles of Apollo by John Opsopaus

How Do I Make A Set?

You will need:

The psephoi (Those glass pebbles for aquariums or small stones or pebbles or lil wood discs or whatever you want to make it out of)

A marker of some sort

A container to keep them in

They're very easy to make, just write a letter of the classical Greek alphabet on each psephoi you're using. Some may look similar when rotated so make a note of those and make sure you can tell which is which. I put a small dot at the bottom like you might find on polyhedral dice.

How Do I Use The Set?

Easy!

Method 1: Put the psephoi in a container, mix them up as you ask your question and pull one out without looking. Repeat if desired.

Method 2: Put the psephoi in a container, ask your question, shake them around until one or more jump out of the container.

The Alphabet and Interpretations

*In the spirit of keeping the first letter of the phrase the same as the letter you draw, John Opsopaus in his book includes his own version of the phrase. I will include these also as Alt, and when I have altered them myself they or the word will be in italics.

**Some have alternative versions that come from the Olympos site in Lycia. They are included with a [O].

***Some of the interpretations are from Opsopaus' book, some are others' that I found, and others are my own interpretations.

Α - Alpha

"The god [Apollon] says you will do everything successfully"

Alt: All things you will achieve with good fortune

Interpretations: You'll do great! You will succeed. Projects will go well. Everything is fine. Don't doubt yourself. Complete success. Good luck. Favorable Outcome. Best outcome you can ask for.

B - Beta

"Wait a little; it is not opportune for you"

Alt: Briefly wait, the time is not right for you

Interpretations: Try another time. Now is not the right time. Wait a little and you will receive a better outcome. Be patient. With a delay, the time will be right. Timing is everything. There is a time for everything and everything has its season. It would be to your advantage to wait for the opportune moment. Wait for the perfect moment. Don't act with haste. Slow down.

[O] "You will have Tyche [Fortune] and the Pythian [Apollon] as a helper."

Alt: Both Apollon and Fortune will bring you aid

Interpretations: You will receive help, particularly prophetic help. Call on Apollon for help, he will assist you. The theoi will help you if you ask. Ask for help. You are at a critical point, but if you are fortunate, Apollo the Far-shooter will help you if you call on Him. Even with luck, the God will only assist; ultimate responsibility is yours. With proper acts and choices - and a bit of luck - you’ll be successful. You will get help as long as you put in the work. Rely on and call on the help of the gods, however it may come. Help will come from unexpected, distant or indirect sources when you need it most.

Γ - Gamma

“Gaia will give you the ripe fruit from your labors”

Alt: Gaia gives you the results of your efforts

Interpretations: You will get the results that you have worked hard for. You'll get what you have earned. You reap what you sow. Your efforts will be rewarded. You’ll get what you deserve. Anything done previously will now return a result back to you, whether good or bad. Everything that happens is a direct result of everything that was already done. Past events and actions determine future ones. Usually a good omen of success.

Δ - Delta

"Desist from dreadful deeds, so that you avoid harm."

Alt: Dodge the dreadful deeds, avoiding harm.

Interpretations: Avoid matters that are terrible, fearful, or uncanny. Beware of the excessively wonderful, skillful, or clever. Don’t commit terrible deeds. Stay away from strange circumstances and affairs. Don’t make bad choices for the sake of expediency. In these ways you may escape harm.

[O] "In customs, inopportune strength is weak"

Alt: Drive ill-timed is weak before the rules

Interpretations: Ill-timed force will be ineffective; act with precision; timing is everything. Knowing where and when to strike is more important than strength. Blind conformity to customs is spineless; overly strict adherence to rules is self-defeating. Unreasonable or undue force will defeat itself; a tyrant must fall. In all things, follow the process and protocol. Slow down, form a strategy, and work with the system. Don’t force matters. Work smarter, not harder. Be responsible, not reckless, with the power you have. Knowing where and when to strike is more important than strength.

Ε - Epsilon

"You desire to see offspring from proper marriages."

Alt: Eager art thou for right unions' fruits.

*Desire here being "Eraô" which could also be 'love' or 'are in love with'

Interpretations: You think you know what’s right. You think you know and want the results of a union or action. Reflect on what you’re hoping for. What do you think you want? How do you think you will get that? You think you know the right/best way to do things. What you think is right and successful isn’t what is actually right/fitting. We want to see the results from acceptable convergence of actions. We can only act within the boundaries of what is proper. Worry about yourself, stay in your lane and don’t meddle in the affairs of others.

Ζ - Zeta

"Flee the great storm lest you somehow be harmed"

Alt: Zealously avoid the harmful storm!

*Harmed here can also mean hindered

Interpretations: There’s a storm coming, get out of the way. Difficult and dangerous situations are coming, stay out if at all possible! Sometimes the storms just happen, but other times, we cause them. You will only be harmed or hurt by getting involved in what comes. Prepare to be hit by the storm. Avoid raging storms of any kind; save your energy for when it can be effective. Escape from the chaos or controversy. Sometimes flight is wiser than fight. Go with the flow. Don’t get involved in conflicts.

Η - Eta

"Bright Helios [Sun], who watches everything, watches you."

Alt: Helios, all-seer, watches you.

Interpretations: You can’t hide. You’ve got the spotlight on you. Act nobly and openly, and you will have spiritual blessing and protection. This is not a time to be secretive or hidden in your works. Anything in the dark will be thrust into the light. Anything secret will be revealed. Anything made in oath or promise will be enforced. Keep your promises and be genuine, and you will be cared for.

Θ - Theta

"You have the gods as assistants and defenders."

Alt: Thou hast gods as comrades and as aides.

Interpretations: You have divine assistance at hand. The theoi will aid and defend you. Call on the gods for help, and they will be there for you. Have confidence! Your deities have your back and are guiding you. You are on the right path.

[O] "You have the gods as assistants of this path."

Alt: Thou hast gods as helpers on this path.

Interpretations: You’re on the right path, under divine care. You’re on the right path, so stick to it and stay on it. This is what you are meant to be doing. Commit yourself to the inquired matter and approach, and you will have success and protection, insofar as it is possible to do so. You still have to do the work though. The gods will bless those who honor them, and help those who help themselves. Heading out on your path, remember to be grateful, appreciative and respectful.

Ι - Iota

"There is sweat, it excels more than everything."

Alt: It is through sweat that you will succeed.

Interpretations: Although you are working hard, you will accomplish everything. Hard work is the surest means of success. The oracle recommends elbow grease. Toil, work, and labor is required in order to succeed. Keep working, and success will result, no matter the cost. Just focus on the work, don’t worry about the outcome. Giving up is not an option.

Κ - Kappa

"To fight with the waves is difficult; endure, friend."

Alt: Contests with the waves are hard; endure

*'Endure' can also mean 'delay'

Interpretations: The problems of life will come and go, but will never fully go away. Either wait for the currents to be favorable, or find a way to ride them. You might be caught in a tough situation with no clear way forward. Don’t fight it; endure. Wait when possible, persevere with care. Work with the sea rather than against it. Don’t give up; sink or swim. If you’re going through Hell, keep going.

Λ - Lambda

"Make an end of grief; hereafter expect joy."

Alt: Leave off grief, and then await delight.

Interpretations: You have grieved long enough. Although you have been sad, you will be happy soon. Stop worrying, and prepare to be pleased. Turn your attention from your pain to the things that give you joy. Pain will yield to happiness. You have been through dark times, but the sun will rise again.

[O] "The one passing on the left bodes well for everything."

Alt: Luck comes from unexpected places.

*The left is traditionally the sinister side. The left is also associated with the unconscious, lunar mind.

Interpretations: A promising sign comes from an unpromising quarter. Whatever looks bad at the start will turn out well in the end. A blessing in disguise. Or, at least, whatever ill omens there are are not intended for you. Pay attention to your intuition, dreams and expressions of your subconscious.

Μ - Mu

"You press on in vain; don’t hurry; it’s not useful."

Alt: Make no haste; in vain you press ahead.

Interpretations: Don’t keep busy at what you are doing, it’s pointless. Haste makes waste. You are rushing around and working hard, but randomly and thoughtlessly. You are putting a lot of energy into wasting time. Pressing on now will be futile; wait for a better time.

[O] "It is necessary to be weary with toil, but the change will be admirable."

Alt: Mandatory toil: the change is good.

Interpretations: Through toil and distress a change will be made for the better. Hard work will result in a good return. It is your fate to be weary with labor, but there will be a beautiful or noble transformation. You are obliged to work hard, but the change will be good. Circumstances will cause distress, but there will be a good change or exchange. Pain will force an admirable change. You will need to work hard.

Ν - Nu

"Now the fitting opportunity for everything arises"

Alt: Now springs forth the fitting time for all.

Interpretations:

Now is the suitable time for anything; the right time begins now. You are entering into a harmonious season, a time when everything is well ordered and bears fruit. An appropriate opportunity or profit is at hand; it is developing. Orderly profits are growing. The most suitable situation is now. Seize the moment; you can accomplish anything! You are entering a synchronistic period when anything is possible.

[O] "A victory-bearing gift enwreathes the oracle"

Alt: Nike’s gift enwreathes the oracle

Interpretations: Something will be given (to you, by you, or from one to another) that brings victory with it and will crown this oracle. The import seems to be that this gift will be the answer to the question asked of the oracle. So, for example, if the querent asked when something will happen, the gift is the sign that it’s immanent.

Ξ - Xi

"The seasonable fruit of Deo the golden awaits you"

Alt: Xanthic Dêô’s ripened fruit awaits.

Interpretations: The fruit that is due now is available for you. The ripe grain is yours for the cutting. The gifts of the goddess are yours for the taking. She has brought you the profits, results, or returns that are due. The goddess Dêô (a name for Demeter, the Grain Mother) has brought you some benefit, so perhaps you should accept the gift.

[O] "There is no fruit to take from a dry shoot."

Alt: Expect no fruit from withered shoots.

Interpretations: Don’t wait too long to harvest or to take your profit. You can’t get blood from a turnip; you can’t get water from a stone. Don’t polish a turd. You won't get something from nothing. Being bitter and angry is not the way to go about things. Don’t keep trying to pull water out of a well that is empty, and know when to let go. Do not expect more from something than it can give. You’re on a dead-end path. Things have failed before they’ve even begun. Better to start over from scratch or look elsewhere entirely. Stop asking questions you already know the answer to: You already have an answer. The gods may be unwilling to talk at this point, so stop bothering them.

Ο - Omicron

"There are no crops to be reaped that were not sown."

Alt: Out of sight are crops that are not sown.

Interpretations: You reap what you sow. You will get nothing because you have given nothing. If you do not work now, there will be no reward later. If you want apples, plant apple seeds. What we spread about comes back to us. What goes around comes around. You must plan ahead in order to achieve anything. There will be no return if you do not invest. What has not been created cannot be destroyed. What has not been born cannot die. Warning against laziness, procrastination, and sloth. That which was inquired about will not happen because of what was not done. A warning that you need to work and prepare for the future in order to have success.

Π - Pi

"Completing many contests, you will seize the crown"

Alt: Passing many tests, you’ll win the crown.

Interpretations: If you persist in your struggles, after many trials you will succeed. Perseverance through adversity. Keep striving and victory will come. After much competition, you will emerge the winner. Don't give up, face adversity! Persistence will give you your rewards, and do not be afraid to use your talents. Whatever rewards, station, acclaim, or prize you want, it will eventually be yours, but you have to keep fighting for it. Success may not be immediate, but a gradual process of refinement instead that leads to fulfillment of desires

Ρ - Rho

"You will go on more easily if you wait a short time"

Alt: Rest awhile; you’ll go more easily.

Interpretations: If you will hold your ground for only a short time, you will be able to proceed (more easily or with greater cooperation). You’ll live more easily if you take a break. You will go faster by waiting than by going now; on the other hand, delaying too long may provoke reckless action. By standing fast you live recklessly. By remaining where you are, you live life thoughtlessly.

Σ - Sigma

"Phoibos [Apollo] speaks plainly, 'Stay, friend.'"

Alt: “Stay, friend,” Apollo plainly says.

Interpretations: Neither advance nor retreat; wait or hold your ground, as appropriate; the best action is inaction. Don’t travel. Stay firm; don’t let yourself be swayed. The gods want to inform you to wait for more information before you make any decisions. In this time, relax, and let the signs come to you. Things will resolve on their own or get to a point where it is better to act than now. Respond only when it is appropriate to do so, which is not now.

Τ - Tau

"You will have release from the present circumstances."

Alt: Take release from present circumstance.

Interpretations: Your misfortune will come to an end. You will be given a way out of present circumstances. You are between a rock and a hard place, but you will get out. All your mishaps will come to an end. Leave present events behind. If you have been having good luck, that too may be departing.

[O?] "You will have a parting from the companions now around you."

Alt: There will be a departure from the companions now around you.

Interpretations: You will be separated from some of the people in your life. This may be an unwelcome parting from friends or a welcome release from enemies; in either case they are now around you. This may also mean a growing apart or forced separation of a person from his or her family, peers or fellow travelers on the path. Soon, people in your life might not stay the way they are. You might grow apart or distance or travel might force you away. Be wary of this, and act accordingly. Consider that 'companions' could also be interpreted as personifications (e.g. in the way Love and Strife are personified) so it could mean a change of circumstances. The people, resources, and situations you’re with now are not what you’ll always be with.

Y - Upsilon

"This wedding is not yours; do not labor in vain"

Alt: Useless toil: this wedding isn’t yours!

Interpretations: The person whom you are trying to woo will not be yours. This romance or relationship will not be permanent. Give it up. Be sensible. You have not made a good choice of someone to pursue. Do not pretend that you are interested in marriage. Don’t pursue the partnership (of any kind); you are wasting your time. The Oracle advises you to abandon some alliance or union that you have been pursuing.

[O] "The affair holds a noble undertaking."

Alt: Undertaking fine is held by deed

Interpretations: There is some issue to be resolved, or some action is under consideration; it involves high-mindedness, either in commitment, deed, or professional pursuit. The oracle may tell us that the affair is admirable due to this noble element, or that the situation may guide us to seek the appropriate noble undertaking or profession. The hero’s quest. On the other hand, the oracle may mean that the situation hinders this fine undertaking. Thus you should try to understand the situation: does it demand an excellent undertaking or impede it? Take the high road.

Φ - Phi

"Plant! For Deo will nourish everything beautifully."

Alt: Forthwith plant! For Deo fosters well.

Interpretations: Plant your crops or vegetable garden, and Demeter will make them grow well. Start your project, for the goddess will bring it to fruition. She will care for it, and it will come out very well. Plant your seeds (of any sort), and the goddess will help you to cultivate them productively.

[O] "Having done something carelessly, you will thereafter blame the gods."

Alt: Faultily you act, and blame the gods.

Interpretations: Take responsibility for your actions (or inactions); don’t blame the gods (or the universe, or fate, or society, or nature) for your own failings, for your thoughtless or careless actions. Something is going wrong, and you may be trying to blame other things than the cause of the problem. Don’t resort to pointing fingers. The Gods will help you if you do not take out your anger on them or others needlessly.

Χ - Khi

"Rejoicing, press on!’ Zeus himself says this."

Alt: "Happily press on!" says Zeus himself

Interpretations: Charge ahead! Keep working with joy in your heart. Zeus urges you forward, even commands you! Act with the confidence that you will fare well and be safe. With joy, hasten the matter or yourself forward. Lean hard on it, but stay happy.

[O] "Succeeding, wanderer, you will fulfill this golden oracle."

Alt: Happy end fulfills this golden word.

Interpretations: “Golden” may be a metaphor for rich, noble, excellent, etc. This admirable oracle will be fulfilled by you attaining your ends, or a mere chance meeting could constitute the golden event. Rejoice, you will succeed! Luck is on your side, and by mere chance, things might fall into place. The answer is positive, and you might be pleasantly surprised at all the riches that the world gives you in addition to your solution. A favorable result is indicated - but even more subtle success is at hand.

Ψ - Psi

"You have this righteous judgment from the gods."

Alt: Proper is this judgment from the gods.

Interpretations: This oracle refers to collective judgment rather than individual judgment. This implies that the majority of the gods concur in this judgment, and that this judgment is appropriate, fair, and righteous, though there is no implication that the result is that desired by the querent. Accept it and move on. Truth will be brought forwards, so be careful in your actions. The Gods are watching, and they will be fair, honest, and unforgiving to those who deserve it. This includes those who might be harming you, as well.

Ω - Omega

"If you take unripe fruit, it won’t be useful."

Alt: Otiose the fruit that’s plucked unripe.

Interpretations: If you pick your fruit too soon, you will have a bad harvest. More abstractly, too early grasping of the fruits of your labor (whether the taking is voluntary or necessary) will yield a poor return; the rewards will not be suitable for their purpose. Don’t be impatient, or the results will be inferior. Don't act rashly or hastily. Don't jump the gun. The time is not yet right to take advantage of the matter. Taking action now will lead to uselessness, worthlessness, and difficulty. At best, this letter indicated to just stay on the course and wait for the matter to develop further before inquiring again.

We're at the end now! (Phew!) I might make a google doc with the alphabet - maybe even make it so you can suggest your own interpretations or even alternative phrases for some of the more difficult ones. In the meantime I hope this has been helpful!

#psephoi divination #psephoi oracle #greek alphabet oracle #grammatomancy #helpol #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenism #deity communication #divination

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ballad-of-the-lamb · 7 months

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I've been bingeing your art in this blog for, like, the last hour. Sooo much good stuff!

Can we hear more about notable members of the Cult? Cheese Parm's s/o and such

cult info below cut b/c i'm gonna be typing a lot;

Everyone listed here are basically the main runners/cast when it comes to plot relevance in the story in itself. there are plenty of cast & characters that aren't- but they wont pop up for anything other than background characters perhaps staring on in horror at god antics or one another's antics.

we'll start from the top;

GALLOWS [ girlyed cheese ]

the most recent member of the cult to be saved specifically by the lamb themself from sacrifice within Darkwood.

a lot of cult conflict will begin with the uninitiated, the unknowing. and the influence of the twin gods will be seen on her in real time as the story progresses.

she is generally a very generic playful-but-tricky fox character, but there's a lot she hides; much like the rest of the cult members. her past is not happily talked about, or seldom is.

she was a native to Darkwood. She is chaotic because of it.

she was meant to be burned at the stake.

EKPYROSIS [ asbestos ]

This word derives from a Greek word for a great fire. It represents a belief held by some scholars of Stoicism, that says that the universe has no beginning or end, and instead is destroyed and remade in a great conflagration in a cyclic manner. Just as life & death ever are.

Her name stands out among the rest of the cult because it was the name that the Lamb bestowed upon her upon being given the title of disciple. Just as Narinder took Baal & Aym to learn from him, the Lamb took her.

Her previous name is not known to anyone mind the Lamb themself, Narinder, and cheese parm.

She is more inclined to using and being influenced by the eldritch artifacts & relics the Lamb or Narinder tend to return with.

She leaves an uneasy and terrible 'uncanny valley' feeling tenfold within her vicinity, which makes her hard to be around. It is not just being outright creepy- but it's a lot more akin to literally feeling reality dip and bow around you into something not quite right.

She does not move like a normal person. The way she walks, runs, jumps- it's all too impossible to replicate without someone shattering every bone in their body.

When she speaks, her voice is delayed from her mouth. And it doesn't always line up perfectly.

most notably; cheese parm hates her. for good reason.

OTHERA [ bong water ]

An average cult member on the surface. They are a caretaker, they are matronly, they work as the local therapist. Generally just likes taking care of people.

When the Lamb, Disciples, & Narinder aren't around to listen to confessionals in the booth they are typically who does.

It's an unspoken rule to not make them angry or let them get to '1' when they start counting down from 5.

He is typically known for the reason morale is good. A good shoulder to rely on.

He is the third oldest member of the cult, resurrected multiple times over to serve his purpose, next to cheese parm & his sister. they are also the only one that asbestos seems to actively fear besides cheese parm.

EUNOMIA [ they/theminem ]

Eunomia was a minor goddess of law and legislation, whose name means "Good Laws", and is specifically a goddess of order according to good governance.

The second disciple. Known for learning the use of the Lamb's personally created curses specifically, though does know the ones Narinder passed on. They do not deem themselves worthy enough to use those.

Generally a very angry & spiteful person for a multitude of reasons. It mostly comes down to 'bearer of the curse' and the curse being knowledge.

They are the only one really permitted to 'backtalk' due to how much they actually do know their place.

they are very heavily disciplined under the rule of self-flagellation, and know the tenants and rites better than anyone else in the cult. even the head ritualist.

as said on paper. cheese parm's s/o. the significantly scarier one. they have not had a reason to be scary in a good couple hundred years! don't make them start now.

has 2 adopted kids w/ cheese parm they raise.

PANKRATIAST [ cheese parm ]

The Pankration is a sport of unarmed combat that featured in the ancient Olympic Games in Greece. This specific association fits as he's specifically an unarmed fighter first and foremost.

While not a disciple, is considered one generally in 'importance' to the higher ups of the cult. While he is no more important than Gallows, Othera, Minced Meat, or any other average member- he has the veteran's respect.

Was given a name by the Lamb, and since he does not speak, it's not like he can correct anyone otherwise.

well. doesn't talk. only ever communicates in vague grunts and noises that voice displeasure or a neutral 'ok'

Generally considered stoic, he does not feel strongly about most things.

The village executioner. The head missionary. Bartender. Does all the jobs no one else wants to do, and even others when no one else does it.

Smells of gore & wet dog constantly.

Knows. Remembers. Knows why death is broken, knows how it broke, will not tell Lamb or Narinder. He is a Witness.

Knows all the weaponry the Lamb uses & can use it just as effectively on a physical level.

The first of the flock. Will be there even when there is no more flock to have. As it will ever be, pinkie promised back in the Silk Cradle back where he was first found.

ILONA [ taco bell qsdea ]

a specialist in alchemy, cooking, & plants. Tends to the farms, gardens, & warding stones.

The first of the cult members Narinder warmed up to directly after descension. They brought him food every day, they gave him supplies, and other than the Lamb- they were the first to not be terrified of him.

They are very blind and often need a guide when they are not allowed to use their clicks and noises to find the way.

They are immune to Gallows' tricks and run off of the 'fae logic' of most things.

Their name means 'joy'. A name they decided on after speaking to Narinder for a time.

The first cult members recruited directly after Narinder's descension.

Immune to the horrors Somehow. There is something hiding behind those big ol eyes

Can fly. They have wings attached to their arms, and for it, require special clothes.

will be involved a lot in narinder plots

MINCED MEAT [ childbirth gambino ]

head cook but kind of as a threat. the lamb put them there for a reason. they are pretty mid.

constantly paranoid and in a state of fear or unease. Does not sleep because of it, and instead compulsively cooks almost all day and night.

most random screeches or noises in the cult come from this little guy

absolutely scared shitless of the Lamb.

The first Dissenter since the Lamb's ascension. They were made an example of. Now they will never. They have seen god's wrath, and would rather die.

narinder likes to bully this thing by hissing at him in the night

attached to beansnesed'd bsbisebies hip when in the chapel or out and about.

the prime example of 'the lamb is not a good person.'

ALOPE [ deep dish pizza ]

cheese parm's little sister. and borderline clone. she copies everything he's done up until adulthood when she started to become her own person. though it's been hundreds, if not thousands of years, she's still trying to figure out who she is.

made a pinkie promise to the lamb, just like cheese parm, to always be there. and she has!

ripped as fuck. like, more than cheese parm. huge. absolute beast thing.

the lamb prevented a fated death in her, the first time he ever did so, and for it her title is technically 'Saint Alope' within the cult for being the act of a miracle.

like her brother, never speaks vocally, never shows her face. gets across feelings through vague grunts. uses sign language where cheese parm does not.

the fastest in the cult. rivals narinder in base speed without using necklaces or unnatural abilities.

uses two ritual dirks or daggers at any given point, throwing knives, things of that sort. protects the village next to cheese parm, and you'll never hear her coming. totally, absolutely silent.

#cult lore #cotl oc #i also have a guy names lady gagita but you guys will have to meet them through the plot eventually they're a bit too sppoillery #edit: added my cheese parm playlist

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adventures-in-mangaland · 3 months

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More Dead Boy Detectives Fic Recs

Since my last fic rec post got a great response and I've read some excellent fic in the meantime, here is a new list with more recs!

The Case of Richard Rowland by RB (BlueflowersandWings)

Charles' dad hires the Dead Boy Detectives to solve his murder. It's. Traumatic. The writing and characterisation are excellent and heartbreaking and the case is intriguing. I have many theories! Cw for domestic abuse, child abuse and homophobia.

we all have a hunger (series) by Anonymous

I couldn't choose! They're both so good! The first is from Crystal's PoV as she tries to figure out what happened to Niko. It also features some wonderful Crystal & Edwin bonding, an absolutely gut-wrenching speech from the latter and The Sandman cameos. The second in the series is an Edwin-centric (so angsty!) case fic featuring Accidental Child Acquisition, greek gods, the Cat King and a happy ending. Superlative writing in both.

Terrible, Horrible, No Good and Very Bad by hibye

Feelings realisation as Charles pines for Edwin and tries not to show it because he has to be sure he's in love. Terrific, very funny writing and Charles is a precious himbo. Excellent payoff too.

Oh, Lonely Bones, Have You Forgotten? by DontOffendTheBees

Charles and Edwin investigate a mystery at St Hilarion's and discover a gut-wrenching secret. Compelling and brilliantly written.

I'll let you go if you kiss me goodbye by shadowquill17

Idiots in Love meets Friends with Benefits and Misunderstandings. Edwin breaking his own heart for no reason is very accurate and Charles gets a cool queer mentor.

the spooky thing about penis ouija by skadii

College AU! Everyone's alive and Charles and Edwin have been besties since middle school. This is another Oblivious!Charles fic; he's like a well-meaning golden retriever trampling Monty in his clueless wake. Also, the gang perform a seance and Edwin is a ghost-sceptic, which is hilarious.

after the insects have laid their claim by lolotr

Charles finds out that Edwin's body was never found and will not let that stand. Has a kind of gothic romanticism I really love and a nice in-universe explanation for the "Charles and Edwin can only feel each other" trope.

The author has written lots of other great fic, including a very cute librarian!Edwin and single dad!Charles human AU with bonus Crystal/Niko.

A Form of Genius by Neous (Greyality)

Charles shows off for Edwin. Crystal Suffers. Idk, it's just cute.

the taste in your mouth by greenaerie

When Esther hurts Charles, Edwin decides to take up the Cat King on his original offer. Interesting exploration of dubious consent, shame and guilt. The author is fairly sympathetic to the Cat King, while also exploring Edwin's complicated feelings, including the impact of his upbringing, general repression and, yes, coercion on his first time. It's not exactly explicit, but take care if those are tough themes for you!

The Manuscript of Real People by paraph

Slow burn Boarding School AU where they're both alive and it's also the 70s. And they were roommates! I have been longing for a fic like this. All the jock/nerd romance tropes, complicated by discussions of bullying and Charles' (perceived) proximity to Edwin's bullies. Edwin is an orphaned scholarship student, so it's also a kind of role reversal and touches on themes of class and poverty. Minor cw for sexual harassment as the Cat King/Thomas is also there (sorry catwin fans).

When We Walk Together We Tend to Walk Alone by UneducatedAuthor

Charles meets Death and gets to say goodbye to his mum. A sweet concept and it's nice to see Death of the Endless getting some love!

Marriage is a Payne by Ace_of_Turtles

Arranged Marriage and Omegaverse AU featuring the boys agreeing to get married to spite/escape their awful parents. Not explicit and fairly light on the a/b/o details, in case that's a squick for anyone.

job officially jobbed by vernesatlas

Charles decides the answer to the handjob question requires a practical demonstration. Very funny and well written and the title is excellent. All the kudos.

Try, Try Again by Asidian

Alterative ending to episode four. After the Night Nurse, Edwin makes a second attempt to comfort Charles. Heartwarming and sad.

The Risk and Rewards of Communication by Opossum_Subatomic

Another alternative ending to episode four featuring Edwin coming clean about the Cat King. So well written. I feel like this is going to be a fandom classic.

take your chances (win or lose her) by ObsessedWithFandom

Charles decides to check in on his mum. Some very sweet established relationship fluff followed by discussions of domestic abuse and family feels. The ending opened up some amazing possibilities for future fics! Highly recommended.

The same author has also written the ghost of the past that you live in, which is an excellent in-depth exploration of Charles' bisexual awakening and trauma-related repression.

Anyway, I'm going to try to make this a regular thing, so please send me more recs!

#fic recs #fic rec friday #dead boy detectives #dbda #payneland #fanfiction #my fic recs #my recs #edwin payne #charles rowland #dead boy detective agency

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A/n:I've been watching this new series called Blood of zeus, AND DAMN. apollo is looking too good. Anyways, I thought I'd do a smut alphabet (cause why not.) Also about my requests, they'll be open again after valentines Day (I need a little break) BUT LETS GET TO IT

Btw this is with a chubby!fem , I'm sorry

NSFW UNDER THIS

A-aftercare

As soon as you guys are finished with your intimacy, he asks, "Are you ok, dear?" And asks if you need something to eat or drink, and showering is always an offer for u and him. He cares so much about you and makes sure you have the best care of all time

B-body part

You~I reckon he'd go for your breasts or thighs , idk

Him~ his arms due to them being able to hold you and keep you secure (and hyacinthus)

C-cum

He really enjoys seeing your beautiful body in his seed, but if he had to choose, he would definitely face and inside, just depending on his mood

D-dirty secret

He sometimes thinks of you having a three-way with hyacinthus and being fucked dumb, but he's only imagined that 10 times, cause instead of them taking turns they'll just have you at once. But you're not there yet

E-experience

He's a God, he's had plenty

F- favourite position

He's love Missionary and the face-off but also the pretzel dip one ( I call it that )

G-goofy

During intimacy, he tried being serious, but there were times he had giggled due to something you were doing (either doing it wrong or just being silly)

H-hair

This man has luscious locks and beautiful blonde hair on his beautiful brown skin, but his situation downstairs is not too hairy, but hair enough

I-intmacy

He's a bit of a sucker. I mean, he's a little teaser and will rile you up that you become a mess,but don't worry, he's gonna enjoy it

J-jerk off

Sometimes , but he has you and hyacinthus, so why would he. But if you aren't available to and hyacinthus is away doing something, he'll make sure to take care of his situation, and when you guys get home, you're in for a treat.

K-kink

Bondage, maybe spanking, breeding, *possibly lactation* , he likes to warm up his body from time to time(cause he's the God of sun)

L-location

He likes it to be private, but if you wanns try it and he likes it, good luck to you hun cause you'll be doing it in his chariot as well

M-motivation

When you become cocky or showering and he comes in unexpectedly. But there was this one time you were seeing if you liked any of the tunics he had seen one day strolling and he saw one and when he saw ,OH LORD

N-no

Not really bringing pain (besides spanking), he just doesn't find it hot

O-oral

This man loves to devour your fat pussy, and he likes it when you 69 cause then there's the 2 of you having pleasure

P-pace

Steady, not too quick or slow, just right bit from time to time he likes to go quick then slow just for the thrill

Q-quickies.

Gods and goddesses having a meeting? Do if quickly and leave

R-risk

He'll find it cute when you think your about to get caught in most situations when your in the chariot

S-stamina

He can go for whatever rounds he wants, cause of that God speed shit

T-toy

Due to it being based in ancient Greek, I don't think there's much, but there's rope, and that's all he can offer (sorry 😭)

U-unfair

This mf is cocky and will tease and then leave you helpless when you're the edge, but then there are times when he'll overstimulate the shit out of you

V-volume

Moans and grunts loudly judt to see how good your doings are and to see how much he loves it

W-wildcard

One time you asked if you can have hyacinthus in your plump cunt and have apollo in your mouth, he was severely shocked is to say

X~x-ray

I think he's quite large , so at least 9 inches soft and then 11 when he's hard ,NOT ONLY SIZE BIT THE GIRTH IS LARGE

Y-yearing

Big fat romantic and lovely dovey side all the time , like coming to you with flowers and mew songs he has written and telling people your his and hyacinthus

Z-zzz

Once he has finished cleaning both of you and himself, then asleep , he has nothing to do. He's fast asleep

I HOPED EVERYONE ENJOYED THAT

I'm sorry if it seemed like I gave up half way, I'm judt burnt out

#blood of zeus #apollo #apoolo x reader #smut #blood of zeus smut #im just a silly little guy #front page #thankyou #apollo smut

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gemsofgreece · 10 months

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I might have written about this before but: to people who are weirded out Modern Greeks call Zeus Δίας (Dias).

The original name of Zeus, first attested in Mycenaean Greek Linear B scripts (1400-1200 BC), was di-we, di-wo, from the possible Proto-Hellenic form *dzeus, from possible PIE root being *dewos, meaning "god". That d-strong form in Mycenaean was later retained better in the secondary forms of the noun, meaning the cases apart from the nominative.

Nominative: ὁ Ζεύς (o Zeus) Genitive: τοῦ Διός (tou Dios) Dative: τῷ Διῐ́ (to Dii) Accusative: τὸν Δίᾰ (ton Dia) Vocative: ὦ! Ζεῦ (oh Zeu)

The theorized z-including form *dzeus in Proto-hellenic survived better in some Greek dialects but even less so in others:

Δάν (Dán) — Aeolic

Δεύς (Deús) — Boeotian

Ζάς (Zás) — Laconian

Ζάν (Zán), Ζάς (Zás) — Doric

Ζήν (Zḗn) — poetic

Θιός (Thiós), Σιός (Siós) — Boeotian, Ionic

Τάν (Tán) — Cretan

As for Modern Greek, it has more often retained words through their secondary rather than their nominative cases, with the accusative case being the most common, like here.

#greek #greek language #ancient greek #modern greek #myceanean greek #languages #language stuff #linguistics #langblr #language learning #greek facts

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almondmlkbtch · 4 months

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Current rules / plan

I am weak, god give me strength

- 500 cals , save majority for end of day

- shaky ? drink water, or have 1/2 a greek yogurt. there is no excuse for binging or eating over 50 cals at a time. u have plenty of fat to burn.

- 10k steps … every day. no excuses. u kno what hunger / deficit feels like. thats not going to happen w/o steps.

- have a list of things to do always. if only have energy to lay down & play a game or watch a vid, so be it.

- work will not be a reason to not starve. and starving will not b a reason to not work. u work from home. it’s easy. b grateful

- have fun things scheduled throughout the day as mood boosters.

- 1 maintenance day every 2 lbs, or 4 days IF*** have been good.

- find new thinspo show or tv to watch if feeling low

- will add more

#4nor3xia #tw a4a #tw ed recovery #tw thinspi #i need to lose more weight #i need to lose this weight #tw ed but not sheeran #4norexla #thinspø #⭐️ve

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totallynotmeems · 17 days

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#totallynotmeems #smosh #i'm in my smosh era #poll #hyperspecific poll #tumblr polls #my polls #polls #random polls

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museforblooms · 7 months

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★⠀⠀ ⁄ ⠀⠀CURSE OF CAPULET is the fictional debut mini—album by the idol band BELLADONNA released on February 14, 2024. After their win on Superband, Belladonna would take five months to write and produce their first album with the help of Plastic Flowers SALEM and OLIVER and former Lush member DALLAS LINWOOD. Along with the songs written by the members, Salem had gifted them an old draft, RENEWAL, which was supposed to appear on Wind and Rain in 2019 but was replaced with another song. The album takes on themes of love, desperation, mortality, and the inevitability of fate with their concept changing from girlhood to medieval and renaissance imagery, often seeing the girls depicted as saints. The album had one title track, BURN ALIVE, but RENEWAL was also promoted as a b-side.

★⠀⠀ ⁄ ⠀⠀Curse of Capulet comes from the play Romeo and Juliet by Williams Shakespeare as it's themes closely resemble the overall meaning of their debut album. It is a reference to Mercutio's death in Act III, scene I in which he curses both the Capulets and Montagues with "a plague o' both your houses!", blaming both of them for his death. He wants Romeo to know that he blames the feuding families for his fate and remind Romeo that his love for Juliet was the reason for his death to Tybalt, Juliet's short tempered cousin. The album was released with TWO versions: ROMEO and JULIET, with the back cover featuring quotes from both characters alongside the tracklist.

★⠀⠀ ⁄ ⠀⠀TRACKLIST.

‘ # 001.⠀ ⠀OLIM ──── written by kwak yulli, produced by oliver song, and performed by belladonna. olim is an introduction track to belladonna's debut track and mimics catholic hymns, with the word olim itself representing the beginning of a fairytale. the translation goes as: "once, long ago God arrived in this age of brightness / He will come again" and is repeated twice. all members of belladonna referred to this as the hardest recording session that they've ever had. the idea was brought up by oliver as a joke, but yulli saw it as the perfect time to flex her old latin skills from attending catholic skills. it was almost cut completely, but the girls were able to save it at the last minute.

‘ # 002.⠀ ⠀TITLE TRACK: BURN ALIVE ──── written and produced by bae haena, performed by kwak yulli. in their debut single, belladonna comes out swinging as they depict themes of addiction, self-destruction, and the sacrifices made for love. the main imagery of the song is a toxic relationship where both parties are consumed by their vices and are unable to break the cycle of destructive patterns. because of this relationship, they are no longer who they aspired to be and desire to capitalize on their own pain, a reflection on modern society.

‘ # 003.⠀ ⠀THEATRE ──── written by ko sarang, produced by dallas linwood, performed by kwak yulli. theatre explores the desire for love and acceptance through the lens of a theatrical performance. it delves into the idea of yearning for a love that feels like it belongings in a grand gesture from a movie or performance. the narrator is willing to go through the motions by pretending and faking emotions just to fulfill this dream of being loved. they yearn to be loved and adored as a film star, swept up in a fantasy where all their desires are achieved.

‘ # 004.⠀ ⠀FORTUNATE ISLES ──── written by kim eulsun and kim wonhui, produced by dallas linwood, and performed by kwak yulli. this song is often the one that gets the most criticism as professionals and netizens alike believe it doesn't fit the sound of the album. however, the girls are always ready to double down on how much they love the song. taking it's name from the greek island where all their greatest heroes lived, fortunate isles conveys the story of a letter being delivered to an ex lover who isn't quiet over their relationship yet, asking to be reborn in spring so they can live together forever.

‘ # 005.⠀ ⠀RENEWAL ──── written and produced by salem kueakulsri, performed by kwak yulli. renewal was a gift to the members of belladonna from plastic flowers leader, salem kuekulsri. in an instagram live, she confirmed that it had intended to be a plastic flowers song, but it was cut and eventually left in her vault of music. she said that she gave it to belladonna to remind them that they always hold the power in their lives and as a way to keep them strong. it explores themes of personal growth and resilience in the face of adversity, wanting to start anew and find solace in oneself after experiencing setbacks and challenges. by "growing a new plant in your head", the narrator can reach a new sense of personal transformation and optimism, leaving anyone that doubted them behind.

‘ # 006.⠀ ⠀LOVERS ──── written by bae haena, produced by oliver song, performed by kwak yulli. haena is quickly establishing herself as the queen of heartbreaking ballads in the group and fans absolutely love it. in this slower track, yulli really shines vocally as she laments on a relationship that failed, but only just realizing how good she had it. with only two verses and a chorus, their message comes across very well as they repeat "i wish you were with me" and "me as yours, you as mine".

‘ # 007.⠀ ⠀PAGAN POETRY ──── written by kwak yulli, produced by oliver song and dallas linwood, performed by kwak yulli. this song explores the spiritual connection between two people as the singer s pedalling through the dark currents and finding an accurate copy of another's pleasure inside of her. this connection is described as a secret code carved into black lilies, something deeply romantic and spiritual. the concept of paganism is reflected in the individual's connection to the divine as deeply personal and the beauty and spiirtualiy is celebrated.

★⠀⠀ ⁄ ⠀⠀STYLING.

★⠀⠀ ⁄ ⠀⠀ERA SUMMARY.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: 200,000 sales in the first week and a nomination on every major south korea music show. fans were unable to get them a win, but they would only place behind the actual winner by a few points, making it possible for the next era.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀belladonna's fandom name, DOVES, would be announced by the girls in a video on how to cheer for burn alive. it was chosen because doves are often seen as a symbol of peace, freedom, or love—all things their fans provided for belladonna.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀the budget was the talk of the town. everyone was supervised to see how lavish and beautiful their concept photos, music videos, and performance outfits were. it drove poppies mad and they demanded for equal treatment for the two.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀ fan wars started between DOVES and POPPIES as soon as it was confirmed salem and oliver were working on the album. many accused belladonna of not being able to write or produce their own music, which is objectively not true as seen by their superband run, and were just overall nasty towards the girls.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀ the OLIVER and YULLI DATING RUMORS. . . someone had posted a video of them looking a bit too close after plastic flowers' performance at cheeky's and twitter just ran with it. superbloom had to issue a statement saying they were just friends and had a close "senior—junior artist" relationship.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀ enough about plastic flowers! DALLAS LINWOOD was praised for his work on the album! after announcing his retirement from performing, most were excited to see him working on music again and he did not disappoint on these arrangements.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀ belladonna performed and WON their first time on immortal songs: singing the legends. they were on the PATTI KIM episode and sang MOTHER'S HEART IN SEOUL! it was praised by the older generation of domestic netizens and the girls will definitely be returning.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀all of the girls were supposed to have their natural hair colors for this promotional period, but haena had over plans. without telling superbloom, she bleached her own hair and it surprisingly came out well! when the company found out, she was forced to tone it and it remained a white color.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀many pre-debut fans were disappointed by their concept shift. though it was hinted at in the later rounds of superband, many wanted them to keep their "girl—rock" sound because they could relate to what they were singing about. there's a clear divide between these stans and those that enjoyed the curse of capulet.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀they were given a reality show called THE BELLA'S, which was filled with fun challenges and the girls getting to know each other! it's a loved series by fans and is still being uploaded even after promotions ended. they had a whole episode on haena's hair, which was an instant classic.

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀despite knowing each other for less than a year, BELLADONNA seemed very close. they have amazing chemistry together and even showed how well they knew each other on BLOOM WITH US, with YULLI being the overall winner because she "loves her members".

‘ # 000.⠀ ⠀they also posted various covers including EDGE OF SEVENTEEN by stevie nicks, NIGHT SHIFT by lucy dacus, CHILL KILL by red velvet, THE CHAIN by plastic flowers, DITTO by newjeans, and many more.

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Okay, I gotta do this for my own sanity because it's word vomit time. Song of Achilles rant. 0/5 stars to this one.

Okay. I am not a fan of war stories or of tragedies. This was both of those things. So I will admit that this was perhaps not my genre. THAT BEING SAID, I can usually point to a tragedy or a war story and go "that was objectively good/well-done, but not my thing." This was neither good nor well-done.

The main appeal of this book - its 'heart,' if you will - seems to be the ""love story"" between Patroclus and Achilles. Unfortunately, I'm leaving the book with 0 understanding of what they like about each other. Achilles was lowkey an enormously terrible person. Patroclus KNOWS THIS. He just is an idiot who continuously gives him the benefit of the doubt over and over again. Achilles sends girls off to be raped. He kills an enemy and drags his corpse around for ??? reasons besides he can. Patroclus is sitting there just going "O! His blond cascading waves! Wow!! He is everything to me my SOUL ahhh." Their emotional connection is deeply shallow in how it's written.

ANYWAY fine. Whatever. The narrative also deeply hates women. The only important female characters are a) Achilles's goddess mom who's continuously villified, and b) a slave girl (the only character I actually liked, RIP) who randomly dies at the end for no reason other than shock value. Women are sent off to be raped continuously; the narrative justifies this. I understand that in times of war back in this time period this actually happened, but I am baffled by the author's seemingly constant attempts to portray this POSITIVELY. Achilles himself is just like 'yeah, this girl's a bartering chip!" and Patroclus, while he's not cool with it and does go save the girl, totally rationalizes this and the author clearly thinks it's justified !!????

No.

And let's talk about that shitty ass pacing. Nothing happens!!! For half the book!!! And then they all go to war and the ONLY reason Patroclus is there is because he wants to follow Achilles. Because they share a 'so devoted the lines blur' Bond apparently, like Will/Jem or Charles/Edwin. News flash. They will NEVER HAVE A BOND ABOVE BONDS LIKE WILL/JEM OR CHARLES/EDWIN.

Anyway!!! Whenever Patroclus talks about Achilles, it's just like oH My gOd hE'S bEaUtIfUl. Okay bro!!! We get it!! Y'all have to have sex ALL THE TIME because this is Madeline Miller's shitty yaoi fanfic of Greek Myths!!! Greek myths are deeply gay which is great, but NOT LIKE THIS! It's giving a middle schooler who just finished Junjo Romantica and Percy Jackson and decided to write a crossover fic. And, yes, the prose is that bad. It's so fucking simplistic. I cannot even.

I hated this book. I hated this book painfully. And I cannot believe that I accidentally gave one of my favourite of my own fanfics a title from it. I like, want to go change the title. I just used it because I liked the quote. AUGH.

Would give this negative stars if I could. I do not think I've disliked a book this much since Queen of Air and Darkness, and at least Qoaad had, like, some funny moments and didn't hate women.

#anti song of achilles #anti soa #anti madeline miller

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“Patience and listen, child,” Chiron said. “Zeus has good reason to be suspicious. The forges of the Cyclopes are under the ocean, which gives Poseidon some influence over the makers of his brother’s lightning. Zeus believes Poseidon has taken the master bolt, and is now secretly having the Cyclopes build an arsenal of illegal copies, which might be used to topple Zeus from his throne. The only thing Zeus wasn’t sure about was which hero Poseidon used to steal the bolt. Now Poseidon has openly claimed you as his son. You were in New York over the winter holidays. You could easily have snuck into Olympus. Zeus believes he has found his thief.” the lightning thief, chapter 9

eye am once again on my poseidon is stronger than zeus shit and forever angry that the the mycenean way of seeing poseidon as king wasn't upheld. literally in the oldest known testament of greek writing (linear b) poseidon is referred to as the king. he literally as the title Eurykreion with means "wide-ruling" because not only did he rule the sea but he was the earthshaker and therefore known as "king of the underworld" which is CRAZY and then the subtle implications of how powerful poseidon really is in pjo (couldn't have defeated typhoon w/o poseidon in tlo) AND chiron saying that poseidon has an influence over zeus's literal master bolt HELLO. poseidon should have remained king of the gods in this essay i will

#no im not good thanks for asking

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Classicstober Day 4: Lycaon (𐀬𐀏𐀃)

Lycaon was an Arcadian king who tried to get one over on Zeus by feeding the god the flesh of one of his own sons. Zeus was enraged by the attempt and the kinslaying and turned Lycaon into a wolf who would eventually devour all of his living sons.

Lycaon is often called 'the first werewolf' but I reject that label for a few reasons. Firstly is because the concept of 'werewolf' as we think of it today (ie full moon and silver bullets) is a very modern concept so by definition Lycaon is not one. Secondly Lycaon never turns back into a human; for his deeds he is turned into a slavering animal and he never comes back. There are ancient greek werewolf-adjacent stories, but I don't think Lycaon should qualify.

For a little behind the scenes stuff, I always struggle with how to depict the divine, but in this case a silhouette with lightning both allowed me to set the tone and keep the mystery.

A fun thing about the linear B is that, while most of the time it is my best guess at how the Classical Greek would have been rendered (eg RU-KA-O instead of Lycaon) we actually do have Zeus' Linear B name preserved: 𐀇𐀺 (DI-WO) (PIE Sky Father represent).

The shattering wood columns are actually a fun thing I know about the Minoans; they would build inverted columns out of wood and paint them. I'm not sure if the Arcadians would have been so up to the fashions of the richer Mycenaeans/Minoans, but I needed to add something to make Lycaon's surroundings look kingly. I also don't know if the Mycenaeans wore crowns or diadems, but I decided to add one anyway. The pot is based on the shapes and patterns of Mycenaean ceramics.

Last but not least is Lycaon himself. When I was doing research for this piece I found some pictures of Lycaon half-turned, but they all felt to controlled and elegant (maybe just as an artifact of the time they were made). Here, since it is a punishment, I wanted to make it look horrifying, energetic, and painful. The hand-to-paw on the left was purely an accident that I decided to keep. I'm not sure if Lycaon partook of the horrific meal he meant to serve Zeus, but I don't think he would have objected, all things considered. That's why I gave him a bloody mouth in addition to the blood-covered hand. You can also see that his hair is turning from a dark, human color on his scalp to a lighter more lupine coat further down on his body, but the effect is a bit hard to spot considering the lighting.

#classicstober #greek mythology #mycenaean #lycaon #linear b #zeus #zeus greek mythology #zeus deity #tw cannibalism #tw blo0d #tw body horror #tagamemnon

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minsung fanfic recommendations

here is my current favourite fics/one shots (call it one shots but they are longer than some fics :')

all i want to ask is please thoughtfully read tags until you start reading them. and ALL of them has smut in it so keep it in mind.

Shotgunning by Keros - sexual tension is insane! As a picky reader if there is no chemistry between characters it's a big no for me, so I loved every chapter of it!

Skaterboy by Keros - same author same masterpiece! our Sungie has humiliation kink and loves to be ordered but from only certain people >_< also what i want to add is that I am huge fan of possessive tops and Keros (author) fed me well in both fics.

Baby, day and night by Cloudrages - where soft boy Minho... okay, I'm lying, so did Minho. (not) very straight Jisung met cute cat enthusiast boy he thought he could top, but the world is full of surprises. so much of teasing and boys in skirts ^^

Double trouble by Cloudrages - okay, this one is kinda fucked up and i think it's perfect Halloween fic! so deal is that Jisung wakes up and instead of one he has TWO minhos. both are completely same same in everything (for example in being possessive over sungie) so which one gets jisung? read and find out *disappears mysteriously*

Rent-a-boyfriend by hyunievrse and vmnesie - absolute favorite! rent a boyfriend to get over your very much an as*hole ex boyfriend is full of fun and surprises (and little angst too.. i mean it is little, TRUST ME. i'm just too sensitive and cryed with actual tears a little but happy ending yeey!)

Cuddle party! by bbydollsvngie - if you ever felt so single read this and you will feel 100x times more single :') bbg sungie with greek god like bf minho :') i'm not crying in single, you are. JUST READ!

With you I would do it all again by Cuddlyms - I usually do not read top jisung but that one had perfect themes i could not so i recommend it even if bottom minho isn't your cup of tea! ex to lovers trope.

MFA (Most Fuckable Ass) by hyunnies - ok... so... ahem.. longs story short jisung with daddy kink and his very supportive bestie felix! MIND THE TAGS PLEASE (loved this story, really)

Feral for you by Intricate6 - I think this is the first a/b/o one in this list shorter than others but not any less bad!

Bones by chaosctrl (and_knuckles) - LAST BUT NOT LEAST! as warning says a lot of talk about bones and teeth! spare me i'm so tired (and i am not even creative) of giving introductions. they are good, read!

Happy reading! ><

#stray kids #stray kids fanfic #fanfic recommendation #minsung #minsung fanfic #minsung fanfic recommendation #ao3 #ao3 fanfic

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talonabraxas · 3 months

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MYSTERIES OF APOLLO

An ancient marble tablet illustrating the power and responsibilities of Apollo, Bacchus, Hercules and Mercury. (Oedipus Aegyptiacus, by ATHANASIUS KIRCHER, Volume

II, i, 206, dated 1652–54.)

“The ancients signified by Apollo, with his arrows and rays, nothing other than the sun, or the insensible and supramundane archetype

that penetrates all sensible things and arranges them in a harmony. By Bacchus, they meant the ripening and digestive faculty in all things;by Hercules, the solidifying and invigorating of all things; and by Mercury, the sun's rapid energy working in all things. Thus they represented the one essence and nature of the supreme deity under four faculties.”

A-Apollo in juvenile form; sunrise

B- Sun's rays

C-Penetrative power in the quiver

D-Penetrative power, and throwing of rays

E-Costume of a physician or prophet, because of divination

F-Energy of vaticination

G-Energy in plants, flowers, fruits, trees

H- The sun's power in Hercules' lionskin I

I-Hercules' clubs, the sun's solidifying energy

K-Bacchus's cup, the sun's humid and concoctive energy

L-Stability in action

M-Mercurial heaps, guardian of the fields

N-Harmony of the worlds, and effects of the sun

O-Life of the world, and domination in all things

P-Energy of the sun's rays in the reed stalk

Q-Consonance of the seven planets with the sun

R-The black part of the middle rod signifies night

S-The white part, day

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personal trainer | itto aritaki

GENRE. smut + fluff

CW. public sex, gn!reader, belly bulge, mentions of blood, praise kink, anal [not mentioned but spit is used as lube], top!itto/bttm!reader, pet name usage, perv!itto, itto being an overall, mentions of ‘ rut ’ [this is NOT a/b/o]

NOTES. wrote this on a whim [aka, not proof read 🤷🏽]— anyways, the paragraphs that are BOLDED [paragraphs ONLY] are itto's imagination.

WC. & TAGS; 2.2k & @asukases [call me 💕]

Sweat dripped down your body, groans and muffled whimpers left your trembling lips. For four [4] hours, you’d been working with your–somewhat–new personal trainer and long-time best friend, Itto Aritaki.

An absolute ripped man with the body of a Greek god was your best friend and trainer; how lucky could you be?! He wasn’t your trainer because you thought of your body in a negative light, you are absolutely stunningly gorgeous, but it was a New Years Resolution. A promise, even if it was to yourself, is one you'll never break. Even if it was in a drunken state.

“ You're doing great, [name]!” Itto complimented, handing you a icy bottle of water, “ We only have a few more to do today and you’ll be set until our next session!” His sharp toothed smile, his kind words, and all his efforts were more than enough to motivate you.

The two of you were on the more remote side of the gym, not to far from the public’s eye and surely not too close. It’s the perfect spot, in both of your opinions.

Itto was stood a few feet away from you, arms crossed over his chest with his hands curled. He watched intently at how you gripped the steel bar with strength—if only you did him like that. Rest assured, he’s much thicker than that bar. He’d be thrilled to see you try and wrap your whole hand around the base of his cock, your dainty hands trying your best just to get him all aroused as you kitten licked him tip. It’d be the most heart pounding sight ever.

God, his imagination could go so many places.

Your intoxicating smell wafted through the area where you two were set—what if.. you smelled like him? Every single day you came in? Would the other gym members stop asking you out? Stop asking if you had a lover or if you were married? Itto’d make you all his, with just his scent. The possibilities were endless, universal. Itto’s lingering gaze traveled farther than he intended it two; just like always. He stared at your thighs—your thick, sweaty thighs. What if he gripped them so tightly that you'd whimper any time that he would caress your thighs? That'd be lovely, absolutely charming.

The shorts your had on weren’t helping his growing situation, not in the slightest. It gripped around your waist, like his hands would, and it shaped your ass so carefully that he couldn’t do anything else but stare. Just to have the chance to grip your ass with his full strength in order to dig his nails into your skin and leave marks, he’d do anything—anything.

Without realizing, he had closed his eyes and started to chew the inside of his cheek.

“ Itto!” You'd cry, your wrists bound together by his large hand, his other hand held a deadly grip on your hip while his nails clawed into your skin. The burning sensation made tears stream down your face. “ Itto, please!– I can't take it anymore!” He'd then shove your face down into the pillow on order to muffle your whines, pleads, and begs for him to stop or slow down. Without any hint of mercy, he slammed his hips against against your body. Loving the way you clenched onto him so tightly as if you didn't want him to leave the warmth of your body. Shaking thighs, messy face and hair, trembling breathing pattern, scratches and scars showcasing his imprint on you; everything about this situation was so.. beautiful. Absolutely stunning.

Before realizing it, again, you had grabbed his hand and were dragging him into the bathroom closet near the both of you. A question came from him: “ What– Aren't we working out?” He was confused why you had taken him to the bathroom.

It was confused about what you meant by ‘situation down south’. Then, you pointed a finger towards his baggy shorts and made him look down. “ Oh.. oh! Oh.” Itto gulped down the non-existent clog on his throat that didn't allow him to speak for the quiet ten to fifteen-ish seconds that you two both endured. “.. my phone,” he croaked, “ it's my phone, heh, might need to check some messages!” Itto started with a shimmy, then a fast sprint to the biggest stall; his breathing pattern was shaky, unlike usually.

You felt bad. Was it because of you? Surely it wasn’t; Itto didn't think of you that way. And of he did, 0% chance he did, he would've told you so. He’s very straightforward, he always told what was on mind. So he would tell you so, correct?

You walked up to the stall after hesitating for a few minutes and knocked on it. “ I can, uhm, help you.” Then you quickly added, “ Only if you'd like me too! No.. no pressure.” Because what if he said no? That would be awkward, it definitely be awkward.

No response. Not a single breath allowed itself out of Itto’s; his little [huge] situation was was all because of you, no one else. Therefore, you were obligated to help. Is he right or is he right?

Itto heard the sound of your running shoes retracing your steps back to the entrance before a plead came out of his throat: “ I'd like for you to help me, [name].. please.” The painful feeling if his cock throbbing was too much to handle with just his hands.

—♡—

You were on your knees as Itto’s large hands were grasped on the back of your head, gripping on your loose hair. Your hands, however, were both gripped around his cock, jerking off whatever your mouth couldn't fit. Your tongue laid flat against his curved cock, bobbing your head against his cock and feeling of it hitting the back of your throat was more than enough for tears to start pricking at your eyes. You gagged each time it hit the back of your throat; but your throat felt like heaven. So tight and wet, God. It was better than he ever could've imagined.

But he wanted more; so much more.

Itto's hands that were planted firm on the back of your head shoved your mouth further on his dick, making you take it all down your throat. Gags were all he heard came from you; but he didn't care. Not one bit. It was your fault and he was sure to make you pay.

A slurred ‘Itto, please’ came out when he finally released you after his cum was down your throat. His cock was covered in saliva. The lingering taste of his cum was on your tongue; little drops of it mixed with your spit dripped down your chin. Your hair was messy and loose, your eyes were bloodshot and your face was covered in multiple streaks of tears. It was such a pretty sight for Itto; a very, very pretty sight.

The grip you had on his thighs made him realize what he had just done. “ I’m– I’m sorry!” he cried as he grabbed your hands and helped you to your feet. The mess that was smeared all over your face was carefully wiped away with tissues that Itto had on hand. Itto’s index finger carefully wiped your lips in a slow paced manner, trying so hard not to stare at them; but he failed.

After nervously biting your lower lip, an inquiry came from you: “ Do you want to kiss me?” It came out as a whisper; nothing that was truly meant to be heard by Itto's ears, but you couldn't help it. You wanted to kiss him, so badly. Which shouldn't make your nervous after the ‘agreement’ between you two.

“ Yeah, really badly.”

—♡—

One thing leg to another and here you two were: your back pressed up against the stall door, your legs wrapped around Itto’s waist with your pants and underwear long discarded, leaving your with your shirt and socks on. Itto on the other hand held the underside of your thighs with his nails digging into flesh. He now wore a loose ponytail with some strands of hair sticking to his sweaty forehead.

“ Fuck, you're tight.” Itto hissed before bitting his lower lip. You were so tight around him that he felt like he’d snap.

Small sobs came from you as he tried his best to slowly ease himself into you; “ It’s not gonna—hic – fit! It’s too big!” You sobbed and whined, cock twitching at the fact he was intruding on your insides so painfully. It made your thighs tremble, it was hard to keep them open for him, but you had to. It felt so good but so painful. Itto started to press kisses against your shoulder, neck, and face. “ Calm down..” He whispered against your neck, he wasn't even halfway in. Itto was a good 9.5 inches, and with only the tip in it would surely take some time for him to fit himself fully inside of you.

“ Ah–” You choked on your own voice when he shoved himself fully inside of you; you could feel his cock twitching inside of you. Shaky, reluctant breaths left your trembling lips as your pressed your hands to his chest, “..don’t move.” You whispered, trying your best not to let out the cry that wanted to erupt from your throat. “ I’ll wait until you’re ready,” Itto whispered while pressing kisses on your shoulder blade in an attempt to calm you down.

You stayed in that position for a while, trying to stop your legs from trembling. It too a few exhales and inhales for you to finally let out a quiet ‘ you can move’. Itto almost didn't hear it. Whilst nesting his head in the crook of your neck [on your shoulder blade-ish], he started with slow paced movements and set a rhythm for himself to follow.

Soft whimpers came from you as you tried your best to stabilize yourself; “ Itto, Itto, Itto..” You whispered, toes curling at the painful grip he has on you. “ Oh, God.” You mumbled, cock twitching as you started to feel euphoria from how his dick twitched slightly against your walls, not even you knew you were so sensitive. “ Oh, Itto—” A sharp hiss came from you once he started to move faster; hushed groans started to come from him.

“ God, baby, mmm..” You bit your lower lip from the euphoric feeling that was starting to grow in the pit of your stomach. “ You feel so good, [name]– so, so good.” Itto huffed whilst thrusting his hips upwards repeatedly. “ Oh God, fuck–” Hushed cries came from you; not purposefully, but due to the immense pleasure, and other than cum, it was all you could produce. “ [name], [name], [name]–” Itto's ragged breathing, the way he grinded himself against you, the way he fit and twitched so great inside of you— it was more than enough to get you riled up.

Ropes of cum spouted from you cock, covering your skin and Itto's shirt.

“ Wha– What're you doing?!” You truthfully thought that by you cumming, he would come as well. Dumb idea. Truthfully, it was a dumb idea. He carefully dropped your legs and turned you around with your face pressed up against the door. “ God, you're pretty. Seems like you're missing my cock all ready.” You could hear the cocky tone in his voice, but you didn't say anything because you knew he was right. Itto rubbed his dick against your hole, groaning at how god you felt against him. “ Fuck, fuck.. You're perfect. Absolutely perfect.”

Itto eased his tip inside of your twitching hole for a second time, a loud, exasperated gasp mixed with a sigh came from you.

He didn't waste time and fucked you like an animal in his rut. “ [name], oh god, [name]!” Itto half moaned, half breathed against you neck. It felt so much better than his dreams. So, so much better. Tears started to stream down your face once his cum has started to fill your insides. “ God,” Itto huffed out, check heaving up and down while pressed up against your back. “ Haah, ah..” You breathed, holding onto the stall door trying to get your thighs from trembling.

“ Oh, God, I'm sorry. I didn't mean– well, I did mean to do ‘this’–” Itto said, referring to the earlier non-accident, “ But I didn't mean to make you such a mess; I'm sorry.”

You grabbed Itto’s hands, placing them on your hips as you leaned into his chest.

“ One more— one more time, please.”

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