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gotstabbedbyapen · 5 months

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What do you think Hyacinthus’ personality is? At first I kinda theorized he acted very similar to Patroclus but that’s like… repetitive 😭

Then I kind of made him the likable arrogant prince but i’m still not sure. Wonder what your take is

I'm so sorry for the late reply! I was on vacation away from home on the weekend 😅

Now that I'm back, you will receive a brief evolution of my view on Hyacinthus! Thanks for asking because I've been mean to talk about it for a while.

Like many people, when I first learned the myth of Hyacinthus, I imagined him as a mellow fellow: kind but shy and insecure because his boyfriend is a god. He's also a sad boi who doesn't believe he deserves Apollo. You know, the typical bottom/uke in every Yaoi media (or at least the ones I watched)

But soon, I got tired of the “boo hoo, they are out of my league” trope. I've been eating blank planks for too long, and now I want some flavor for Hyacinthus! So, I began to experiment with other possibilities to develop his characterization.

The first thing I assigned to Hyacinthus is that he is a curious soul for two reasons. One, I like the version where Hyacinthus' mother is the History Muse Clio. His mother inspired his love for reading books (Clio's sacred artifact) and his passion for learning new things. Two, I want Hyapollo to have a God of Knowledge x Curious Human dynamic, where Apollo falls in love with Hyacinthus because of his inquisitiveness.

Second, Hyacinthus is athletic and social as he grew up as a Spartan prince. Hyacinthus was trained with his siblings since childhood and mentored by Apollo later on. This special education helped shape his skills in combat and phrases.

Remember my HC about Clio being his mother? With his mother's poetic genes in him, Hyacinthus is a social butterfly. His charm isn't just in his beauty but in how he enraptures people in conversations. He is also a flirt and enjoys teasing Apollo. This guy is shameless, straightforward, and knows exactly what he is doing.

However, if you get on his nerves, Hyacinthus will not hesitate to roast you verbally. “Laconic phrases” are Sparta's signature way of rebutting. Hyacinthus isn't violent, but his comebacks can be 100% intentionally brutal, which means your face won't be physically damaged, but you can't save it in any way.

Third, I won't say Hyacinthus is arrogant because humility and discipline are some of the defining aspects of the Spartans. But I believe he has a strong sense of national pride. He loves and is proud of Sparta and will not take it lightly if you bad-mouthed his homeland. Whether or not he will kick you down a bottomless pit depends on how much you degrade his kingdom's image.

So there you have it. My take on Hyacinthus is that he is a knowledge seeker, quite outspoken, and has squirrel-like energy.

Of course, this is still a rough draft. I'm still trying to pin down a concrete personality and character development for our prince in future fanfics, and I'm always open to new character traits for Hyacinthus!

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diana-thyme · 8 months

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Greek Gods 101: Clio

Clio is a Mousai of history and records. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Books

History Books

Textbooks

Scrolls

Ancient Scrolls

Recycled Paper

Journals

Quill

Ink

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for her include:

Coffee Staining Strolls and Papers

Learning About Major Historical Events

Learning About Major Historical People

Memorizing Dates and Places

Keeping a Journal

She is not celebrated in any Athenian holidays.

#clio #clio goddess #clio muse #clio mousai #deities #hellenism #helpol #hellenic #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic community #hellenic polytheist #hellenic deities

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underrated-lovers-of-apollo-poll · 6 months

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Round 1: Poll 16

*Please Read*

I advise everyone to read each contestant's story to get a well-rounded understanding of each entry. I urge you to not just vote for the one "you know best". I have everyone's stories/reasons why they should win under the cut.

PROPAGANDA:

Hecuba

What's The Love Story?

Hecuba was the Queen of Troy during the Trojan War. She had many children with her husband, Priam, but she also had a son with Apollo, Troilus, who was killed by Achilles inside Apollo's temple. :(

When the Troy was sacked, one version states that Apollo rescued Hecuba and brought her to safety in Lycia. <3

Why Should They Win?

This shows that even after Apollo's relationships end, he still cares about them <3

Kids?

Troilus. RIP :( he died too young

Clio

What's The Love Story?

Clio is the Muse of History!!! One of the Nine Muses who are Apollo's attendants!

Why Should They Win?

They nerd out together <3 also Apollo definitely has a library that's so big he gets lost in it so Clio has to fish him out :3

#underrated lovers poll #round 1 #hecuba #clio #greek mythology #tagamemnon #the trials of apollo #apollo deity #pjo apollo #apollo #trials of apollo

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tylermileslockett · 3 months

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"Songbirds and the Stars" (part 9 in my Orpheus and Eurydice" series Orpheus’ head and Lyre, still singing, float out to sea, eventually coming upon the shore of Lesbos. Orpheus head continues to sing to patrons, and is even interpreted by an oracle until Apollo interceded, as it competes with his oracle at Delphi. Eventually, the muses collect his dismembered body parts and head, and bury them upon the foot of Mount Olympus, where the nightingales sing above his grave. Through the support of Apollo and the Muses, Zeus casts Orpheus’ lyre up into the night sky as a constellation in honor of the poet’s musical powers. Let’s take a moment to review the nine Muses of mount Helicon, those feminine patron deities inspiring the arts and sciences. We’ll begin with Orpheus’ own mother; Calliope-goddess of epic poetry. Clio is the muse of history, while Erato inspires erotic poetry. Euterpe represents music and lyrical poetry, and Melpomene sings tales of tragedy. Polymnia sings religious hymns, while Terpsichore delights in dance. Thalia was patron of festive comedy and Urania was the muse of Astronomy and astrology. Ovid gives us the optimistic reuniting of the lovers in the underworld: “Meanwhile the fleeting shade of Orpheus had descended under earth: remembering now those regions that he saw when there before, he sought Eurydice through fields frequented by the blest; and when he found her, folded her in eager arms. Then lovingly they wandered side by side, or he would follow when she chose to lead, or at another time he walked in front, looking back, safely,—at Eurydice.” (Tr. By more) Im Finished with the orpheus myth!! Woohoo!!Thanks for looking! I'd really appreciate if you could share this image! Like this art? It will be in my illustrated book with over 130 other full page illustrations coming in June to kickstarter. to get unseen free hi-hes art subscribe to my email newsletter

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msweebyness · 4 months

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MiracOlympus- Theatre Deities

Here’s the next batch of gods! The theater class! Enjoy! @artzychic27 @imsparky2002

Ayesha:

(Euphrosyne)

Goddess of joy and cheer

Can find a silver lining in any situation, negativity is a foreign concept

Personal cheerleader for any deity who needs it

Impossible not to smile around her

Great at talking people through their problems

Anthony:

(Thanatos)

God of death

Everything he says is morbid in some way, but he’s still a snark king

Only smiles around Jesse, otherwise he’s a dark cloud

Black Hair, black wings, black everything

SCARY when he’s mad

Jesse:

(Melpomene)

Muse of theater, specifically tragedy

Just as dramatic as his twin, Jean

Will start crying at the drop of a hat

Kind of a pessimist, worries a lot

Seeing him smile is a rare gift

Dot:

(Clio)

Muse of history and records

Keeps METICULOUS files of all happenings on Earth and Olympus

Can be a bit OCD about her records

Can recite an unbelievable amount of trivia

Can be persuaded to sing with her siblings

Petra:

(Iapetus)

Deity of Craft and artistic skill

Always working on some new project

Super critical of her own work

Loves visiting earth to find new materials

Can make anything into a fun art project

Roxie:

(Nemesis)

Godex of Retribution

Can be persuaded to forgive, but NEVER forgets

Believes very strongly in fairness and just punishment

Gives the most savage burns

Refuses to lose an argument

Candace:

(Eunomia)

Goddess of order and lawfulness

The Responsible One™️

Huge stickler for the rules of the divine order

Gets stressed when things go off course

Aggie, Alix and Ismael drive her up the wall

Brecken:

(Cybele)

God of wild creatures and nature

VERY protective of all wildlife

Sweet as a kitten with his friends and Evie

Doesn’t like being inside

Has some animal features, i.e. feline eyes, claws, etc.

Eri:

(Hecate)

Goddess of witchcraft and magic

Still gothic and theatrical as heck

Has a potion or spell for everything

Only likes to come out at night

Everyone is at least a little scared of her

Aggie:

(Atë)

Goddess of daring and impulse

Will NEVER turn down a dare

Harbinger of chaos

Giving the other gods heart attacks on the reg

Lacey’s parkour bestie

Margo:

(Eos)

Goddess of the dawn

Wakes up the world with encouragement and affection

Still a romantic, Rose’s matchmaking buddy

Biggest morning person ever

Dresses like the sunrise

Soo-Yeon:

(Eurus)

God of the east wind and fall weather

Quietest and most restrained of the winds

Still a nervous wreck, tbh

Tries to wrangle his fellow winds as best he can

Can be intense when it’s needed

Has wings like a falcon

Parker:

(Kratos)

Goddess of strength and fortitude

Can deadlift just about anything

Always up to fight for a good cause

Can be VERY stubborn

Best workout coach

Staci:

(Erebus)

Goddess of the ether and gloom

Emotions are impossible to read

Likes to hang out in the shadows

Still snarky like no other

Hangs in the Underworld most of the time

Evie:

(Erato)

Muse of song and lyric poetry

Voice so pure it will make you cry

Still very proper, but cuts loose when singing

Master of wrangling her siblings

Writes love songs for Brecken

Mona:

(Morpheus)

Deity of dreams

Half-awake 90% of the time

Things they say are confusing, but also profound

Cannot stop falling asleep

Keeps a dream journal for the whole world, great at interpretation

Eloise:

(Metis)

Goddess of prudence and deliberation

Consistent voice of reason on Olympus

Does complex math problems or puzzles to relax

Not the most versed in emotion, but a good listener

Always has at least three plans

Anais:

(Urania)

Muse of science and space

Spends hours locked in her lab, working on countless experiments

Never goes anywhere without their telescope

Infodumps about the periodic elements

Is very…intense when curious about something

Missy:

(Asclepius)

Goddess of health and medicine

Will punt any of her fellow deities if they’re not taking care of themselves

She cares, it’s just aggressively

Serves as Olympus’ doctor, nurse, physical therapist, nutritionist, etc.

Snarky, but it’s out of love

Leave your thoughts in the comments and reblogs!

#miraculous ladybug #ml au #miracolympus #theater kids #greek gods au #mlb ocs

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namesforwriters · 9 months

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Mythology Inspired Names: Ancient Greek (fem)

Andromeda ~ Greek, meaning "mindful," "mindful of her husband."

Andromeda was the princess of Aethiopia who suffered Poseidon's wrath after her mother insulted the Nereids. The Greek hero Perseus rescued Andromeda and married her. pronunciation: an-draw-med-ah

Ariadne ~ Greek, meaning "most holy."

Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and helped the hero Theseus escape the Minotaur by providing him a string with which he navigated the Labyrinth. Ariadne married Dionysus after Theseus abandoned her. She is now the immortal goddess of labyrinths and paths. pronunciation: Ar-ee-ahd-ney

Artemis ~ Greek, meaning "safe," "stable," "great," "the shooter."

Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the moon, forests, and chastity. An Olympian goddess as well as the twin of Apollo, Artemis spends most of her time with her faithful hunters. pronunciation: ar-teh-miss

Asteria ~ Greek, meaning "of the stars," "starry one."

Asteria was a Titaness who helped shelter her sister Leto when she went into labor with twins, Artemis and Apollo. Asteria defied Hera's orders by sheltering Leto, allowing the Olympian twins to be born. Asteria was also the mother of Hecate. pronunciation: ah-steer-ee-ah, ah-steh-ree-ah

Athena ~ Greek, meaning "mind," "of Athens."

Athena was the Olympian Greek goddess of wisdom, war, weaving, and crafts who sprung from the mind of Zeus fully formed. Her symbol is an owl and she is the patron deity of the city of Athens. pronunciation: ah-thee-nah

Aura ~ Greek, meaning "breeze."

Aura is the name of the goddess of the breeze, as well as the proper name for a type of wind nymph. Aurae are often confused with ghosts, as their bodies are composed of fog, but are generally gentle beings. pronunciation: au-ra

Calliope ~ Greek, meaning "beautiful-voiced."

Calliope is one of the nine Muses, and the muse of epic poetry. She is considered the wisest and chief of all Muses. She and her sisters are the daughters of Zeus and the followers of Apollo. The Greek hero Orpheus is her son. pronunciation: cah-lie-ah-pee

Calypso ~ Greek, meaning "she who conceals."

A Titaness in some myths, a nymph in others, Calypso was the daughter of the Titan Atlas. Using her enchanted singing, Calypso trapped Odysseus on her island home Ogygia for seven years. In some stories, Calypso herself is cursed to never be able to leave. pronunciation: Cah-lip-soh

Cassandra ~ Greek, meaning "shining," "shining upon man."

Cassandra was a Trojan priestess and princess with whom Apollo gifted the ability of prophecy. However, after she broke her promise to marry him, Apollo cursed her to where no one would ever believe her prophecies. pronunciation: cah-sand-drah

Circe ~ Greek, meaning "bird."

Circe was an incredibly powerful enchantress in Greek mythology known for transforming her enemies, and men, into animals. Odysseus and his crew encountered her. pronunciation: ser-see, keer-kah

Clio ~ Greek, meaning "to recount," "to celebrate."

Clio is one of the nine Muses and the muse of history. Often referred to as "The Proclaimer," Clio is usually depicted with a book, an open scroll, or a set of tablets. Her son is the hero Hyacinthus. pronunciation: Clee-oh, cl-eye-oh

Daphne ~ Greek, meaning "laurel."

Daphne was a naiad, a water nymph, from Greek mythology. Daphne came under the attentions of Apollo after Eros cursed him out of anger, a curse that would make Apollo fall in love with Daphne while she would only ever run away. Apollo chased after her, and Daphne prayed for help. Just before he caught her, Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree. pronunciation: daff-nee

Demeter ~ Greek, meaning "earth mother."

Demeter is the Olympian goddess of agriculture, grain, and the harvest. She is also the mother of Persephone and is usually depicted with a cornucopia. pronunciation: dem-ee-ter

Echo ~ Greek, meaning "echo," "sound."

Echo was a mountain nymph famous for falling in love with Narcissus, a man who fell in love with his own reflection. Echo was cursed by Hera to only be able to repeat the last words spoken to her. Unable to tell him how she felt, she watched him die before dying herself. pronunciation: eh-ko

Eirene ~ Greek, meaning "peace."

In Greek mythology, Eirene is the goddess and personification of peace. The daughter of Zeus, her sisters are the goddesses of justice and law. pronunciation: eye-reen-ee, eye-reen

Electra ~ Greek, meaning "amber."

Electra was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, king and queen of Mycenae. She helped her brother Orestes murder their mother in revenge for their father's death. pronounced: el-lec-tra, il-lec-tra

Eris ~ Greek, meaning "strife."

As the goddess of strife, discord, and chaos, Eris existed more as a concept and personification than a true goddess in Ancient Greece. It was her golden apple led to the Judgement of Paris, and then, the Trojan War. pronunciation: air-iss, ear-iss

Gaia ~ Greek, meaning "land," "earth," also spelled as "Gaea."

Gaia, in Greek mythology, is the primordial goddess of the earth. She is the mother of all life, including the Titans, the Cyclopes, the Giants, and many other monsters. Gaia has been depicted as both ruthless and benevolent. pronunciation: gay-uh, gi-uh

Hecate ~ Greek, meaning unknown, also spelled "Hekate."

Despite her unknown origins, Hecate is well known in Greek mythology as the goddess of magic, crossroads, transitions, necromancy, and ghosts. She was also worshipped as a protector of the household. pronunciation: heh-kah-tee

Helen ~ Greek, exact meaning unknown, also seen as "Helene," "Helena."

Helen of Troy was thought to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Daughter of Zeus, Helen was originally married to Menelaus before either eloping with or being kidnapped by Paris, which caused the Trojan War. pronunciation: hel-en

Hemera ~ Greek, meaning "day."

Despite being the daughter of Erebus, god of darkness, and Nyx, goddess of the night, Hemera is the goddess of the day. She was a fairly minor deity in the Ancient Greek faith, and her Roman counterpart is Dies. pronunciation: heh-mair-uh

Hera ~ Greek, meaning "beloved."

Hera, Olympian and wife to Zeus, was the Queen of the Gods and goddess of marriage, family, and women. Hera is the protector of women in childbirth, but is also known for her violently jealous nature. Her symbol is the peacock. pronunciation: hair-uh, hear-uh

Hestia ~ Greek, meaning "hearth," "fireplace," "alter."

Originally the eldest of the Olympian gods, Hestia humbly decided to step down for Dionysus. Hestia is goddess of the hearth, the home, and domesticity. Hestia is a virgin goddess, her oath so strong even Aphrodite holds no power over her. pronunciation: hes-tee-ah, hes-chia

Iris ~ Greek, meaning "halo of the moon," "rainbow."

Iris is a messenger of the gods as well as the goddess of the rainbow. She is usually depicted with wings and is often associated with Hera. With her rainbow association, she is also considered a minor sea and sky goddess. pronunciation: eye-ris

Maia ~ Greek, meaning "great," "mother."

Maia, in Greek mythology, is a nurturing figure who is the mother of Hermes by Zeus. One of the Pleiades, Maia and her sisters are heavily associated with Artemis, and were immortalized by Zeus as constellations in the night sky. pronunciation: may-uh, my-uh

Medea ~ Greek, meaning "planner," "schemer."

Medea was the princess of Colchis and a sorceress. She helped the hero Jason on his quest to find the Golden Fleece. After Jason abandons her, Medea kills their children out of revenge. Even before Jason's betrayal, Medea is described as poweful, but spiteful. pronunciation: med-ee-ah

Merope ~ Greek, meaning "with sparkling face," "bee-eater bird."

Merope was one of the seven Pleiades. Not considered goddesses, but rather, nymphs, Merope and her sisters were turned into a constellation to escape the attentions of the hunter Orion. Merope is the dimmest star due to her marrying a mortal man, Sisyphus. pronunciation: mer-oh-pee

Moirai ~ Greek, meaning "destinies."

Also known as The Fates, the Moirai were the three sisters Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, who spun, measured, and cut the thread of fate. They enforce the laws of the universe and ensure every being, mortal or divine, lives out their destiny. pronunciation: m-oi-r-eye, m-oi-rai

Nyx ~ Greek, meaning "night."

Goddess of the night, Nyx is a primordial deity so powerful even Zeus fears to displease her. Her offspring are generally associated with negative forces, including doom, destruction, death, distress, and retribution. pronunciation: niks

Pandora ~ Greek, meaning "gift," "all-giving."

In Greek mythology, Pandora is the first mortal woman, created by Hephaestus out of clay. A curious personality, Pandora opened a sealed pithos (jar), which released evils like disease and sorrow into the world. All but Elpis, the spirit of Hope were released. And thus, Hope remained with humanity. pronunciation: pan-door-uh

Penelope ~ Greek, meaning "bird," "weaver."

Penelope was the queen of Ithaca and the faithful wife of Odysseus. In her husband's absence, Penelope had over one hundred men vie for her attention, but remained faithful and often devised clever tricks to delay a forced choice. pronunciation: pah-nel-ah-pee, peh-nel-oh-pee

Persephone ~ Greek, meaning "bringer of destruction."

Originally named Kore (meaning "maiden"), Persephone is the goddess of springtime and Queen of the Underworld. Born to Demeter and Zeus, some versions of the myth depict her as having been kidnapped by Hades. Other versions show Persephone willingly wandering into the Underworld. pronunciation: per-seph-oh-nee

Rhea ~ Greek, meaning "earth," "flowing."

Rhea is the wife of the Titan Kronos and mother of Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. Rhea is best known for tricking her husband Kronos when he tried to eat his youngest son. Rhea his Zeus away and when he grew, Zeus defeated his father. pronunciation: rye-ah, ree-ah

Selene ~ Greek, meaning "light," "brightness," "gleam."

In the Ancient Greek faith, Selene is the original goddess of the moon and sister to Helios, the original sun god. She is largely identified with, and later seemingly replaced by Artemis. Her Roman counterpart is Luna. pronunciation: sel-ee-nee, sel-een

Sibyl ~ Greek, meaning "divine counsel."

The sibyls were the name of oracles in Ancient Greece. Highly respected, the most famous oracle was the sibyl at Delphi. Originally, there was only one sibyl, and then more were appointed in different cities over time. pronunciation: sib-uhl

Thalia ~ Greek, meaning "the joyous," "the flourishing."

Thalia was one of the nine Muses, and the muse of comedy. Comedies in the ancient tradition were stories with happy endings, and Thalia is sometimes depicted with a comic theatre mask. pronunciation: t-ah-lia, th-al-ia.

These name lists are intended to help writers and artists. There is no expectation of credit, and these lists aren't meant to be the end-all be-all lists of possible names. There are millions out there, and this is just for fun!

If you have a suggestion for a name list, or want to see something specific, feel free to submit a request!

And if you see something that is wrong (a pronunciation, a meaning, an origin), again, feel free to let me know!

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virgils-muse · 4 months

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A Guide To The Utter Mess That Is The CJRP Hellenic Pantheon!

If you’re involved in the cjrp, you know that a majority of the blogs I run are based off of deities/figures in Ancient Greek Polytheism. The thing is, they’re very very loosely connected to the original myths. Like, very loosely connected. This is because, lore wise, ancient poets would change what truly happened when writing their epics (so the mythology we know today is wrong and was fabricated by the poets). The out-of-lore explanation is sticking strictly to the Hellenic myths would be impossible to do in an rp like this. I don’t even consider most of this a retelling because like. It’s not retelling stuff, it’s reshaping it. Anyways, this guide will be updated as time goes on so I will reblog it when it does! I put it under the cut because it’s looooong.

@calliope-splitintwo

Calliope: Originally the Muse of epic poetry, became a mermaid to escape duties since poets wouldn’t listen to her, died and was split into both a constellation and the goddess of deceit (killed Apate so she took her place upon death). Goddess of deceit Calliope was causing too many issues so Nyx turned Constellation Calliope into the new goddess of deceit. Was in love with Thetis and Fuse prior to death, slowly falling in love with them again after losing memories.

Nyx: Personification of the night, in love with Erebus, mother of Apate. Despises Calliope for murdering her daughter.

Erebus: Personification of darkness, in love with Nyx, father of Apate. Despises Calliope for murdering his daughter, less involved than Nyx.

Apate: Personification of deceit, daughter of Nyx and Erebus. Killed by Calliope.

Urania: Sister of Calliope, Muse of Astronomy. Despises Calliope after she abandoned her sisters to be a mermaid just because she couldn’t handle her job anymore (the rest of Calliope’s sisters, notably Erato and Clio, feel similarly). In love with Anteros.

Anteros: Lover of Urania, took the place of Aphrodite in the pantheon after her death.

@thetis-thegoddess

Thetis: One of the 50 Nereids, minor goddess of the ocean, mother of Achilles, grandmother of Pyrrhus, and unwilling bride of Peleus. Lived in solitude until she helped Calliope become a mermaid. Almost Constantly grieving something. In love with Calliope prior to death, slowly falling in love with her again.

Other 49 Nerieds: Sisters of Thetis. Thetis became distant from them due to isolating themselves and constant mourning. They’re still there for Thetis on some occasions.

@persephone-thegoddess

Persephone: After her abduction by Hades, her and her mother plotted their revenge and ended up killing him. Became the sole ruler of the underworld. Fell in love with Minthe, her second in command. Could not marry her because of Demeter’s fear of backlash from the rest of the pantheon. When Calliope (being forced by Nyx because Nyx wanted her son to marry Persephone) killed Minthe, Persephone disguised herself as Minthe and made the body look like herself so she could say that Persephone died and Minthe still lives. Only Hecate knows.

Minthe: Second in command to Persephone, as well as her lover. When Calliope killed her, her body was disguised as Persephone’s by Persephone herself.

Rigani: So Rigani is actually an original character, and he’s the brother of Minthe. Became second in command after “Persephone’s” (actually Minthe’s) death.

Demeter: Goddess of the harvest and agriculture, and mother of Persephone. Helped conspire with Persephone to kill Hades. Didn’t let Persephone marry Minthe upon fear of backlash from the rest of the Pantheon. Held off Persephone’s suitors so she could be with Minthe. Thinks Persephone died when in actuality it was Minthe.

Hecate: Goddess of liminality, crossroads, and witchcraft. Best friend of Demeter, and the only one that truly knows that Persephone is alive and Minthe died (because everyone else thinks it’s the other way around). Permanently changed Persephone’s form to look like Minthe so she could keep up the lie.

Incarnations & Other Characters

Bownes & Ribbons/Ribs (@bownes-anon & @ribbons-anon): Aphrodite incarnation. After Aphrodite killed Ares, Athena, and Hera in the Trojan war in a fit of rage, she was condemned by Zeus to constantly have to live life as a mortal over and over and over again, constantly being reincarnated. Before she died, she managed to kill Diomedes too. Each reincarnation rises out of the sea fully formed. Bownes was killed by the Athena incarnate Francesca after he turned the the Pallas incarnate Odessa into a flower in self defense. Ribs arose from the sea after his death. Neither are aware of their places as the Aphrodite incarnate. Bownes took in Iphigenia after she wandered into his home.

Francis/Francesca (@storybookdiner): Athena incarnate. Athena was killed (alongside Hera and Ares) during the Trojan war by Aphrodite. After coming back as Francesca, he made it his goal to get his sister back and kill the Aphrodite incarnate. He succeeded in killing Bownes at the cost of his sister. She can also shapeshifter into an owl.

Odessa (@storybookdiner): Pallas incarnate. Pallas was killed accidentally by Athena while they were sparring. Came back as Odessa. She worked alongside Francis, the Athena incarnate, in a bookshop/diner combo and helped her find the Aphrodite incarnate, Bownes. Was turned into a flower by Bownes.

Iphigenia (@iphigenia-thewronged): Daughter of the king and queen of Mycenae, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. After her father offended Artemis, she was sacrificed by him for fair winds to Troy. She appeared in headspace after her death and was taken in by Bownes.

Euryale (@euryale-thegorgon): Gorgon sister of Medusa and Stheeno. Was killed by Tyrant and had her snake cut off. In of the snake became a young girl and took the same name as her once home, Euryale.

#vex brings life to the heroes #vex sings to the muses #cjrp Hellenic pantheon guide

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flowering-darkness · 18 days

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How about, for Luna and/or Clio: ☁️ - does your f/o like to travel? where are some faraway places they'd like to go with you someday? (Dragonsmooch)

Dragon, I’m going to be honest, I completely forgot that I had reblogged an ask game. So, thank you so much for sending this to me - it really means a lot!!

(source: “⭐ assorted selfship ask game! ⭐” by yuzuru-p)

☁️ - does your F/O like to travel? where are some faraway places they’d like to go with you someday? - I think this is a really fun question to compare Luna and Clio’s perspectives, so I will answer it for both of them, if that’s alright!

Luna is agoraphobic, as was stated by her game’s creator. As such, I don’t feel that she would like travelling very much, especially not by herself. She has been shown to travel around Reborn itself a bit - I think the furthest she goes from the castle is the Glass Workstation in maingame and the Citae Prisma (which I think you get to through the Beryl Ward?) in postgame - but the journeys she has made have largely been only out of necessity to go home, or are due to her following Shade’s guidance. With that said, what I have read about agoraphobia seems to indicate that those with it can feel more able to go places if with someone they trust, and so I like to think that my/Adriana’s presence can help ease her fears a bit.

The main far-flung place I envision us going together is the Hoenn region, because it’s safe to say we both need a nice holiday after everything that happens in Reborn is finally resolved. We would spend quite a bit of time there after the grand finale, because of Adriana wanting to try her hand at Contests while she’s visiting, and I think that Luna would enjoy watching those even if she didn’t want to participate. I also think Luna would enjoy visiting Ballonlea in Galar, as well as cities like Laverre in Kalos (which is where Adriana was born!), but these would probably be briefer visits!

Clio, on the other hand, enjoys travelling a lot more! As a Keyblade wielder, she’s used to going to other worlds to help those residing there, and try to combat threats from rising villains. She likes getting to experience what all these different worlds are like and what sorts of things can be found in them - and she can also adapt to new situations on her travels fairly well! (This trait is also one that ported well to Final Fantasy XIV when I made her in that game - to the point that her in-game guardian deity is Oschon, the Wanderer!)

As a result of all this, I think it would be quite common for her to want to explore lots of different places with me/Aria, especially given the wide variety of worlds that were explorable in the age of fairytales (as seen in KHUX). Some are quite similar to each other, such as the Castle of Dreams versus the Enchanted Dominion, but others are very different, such as Olympus Colosseum or Game Central Station - so, there’s always something to see and do! Especially since, when left to her own devices, Aria will have a tendency to spend a lot of time in other worlds anyway, instead of hanging around Daybreak Town. So, with Clio there alongside her, it becomes more of an exploration than a concealment.

I hope that these answers were alright for you, friend! Thank you so much again for sending in this question!!

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Now for the three most magical bladers in the show!

First up is Clio!

Clio is the God of Curses. As the patron of bad magic, he is a very prideful deity that is aware of his power, yet will use it regardless of what he might accomplish with it. He's the kind of guy that you don't invite to a party, don't even tell him about it, yet he somehow finds out and shows up anyway, then uses the party as an excuse to show off his magic skills.

He created black magic, like curses, and taught it to humans in the event that they ever want to get back at another person using indirect means. If someone wants to cast a curse, they have to call on Clio in order to ensure that the curse will come to fruition. Some only cast curses as a petty one-time revenge thing, but those who cast curses constantly, like for a living, will eventually receive dark markings on their hands. It's called "The Mark of Clio", as a result of calling on his power too often.

He also created objects that are used in curses, like straw dolls, which he is depicted with hanging from his hat. If he himself wants to cast a curse, he takes one of the straw dolls in his hand and speaks the name of the person he wishes to curse. The head of the straw doll will take on the facial features of the person - after that, they're completely at Clio's mercy.

The candles on top of his hat are also essential for properly casting a curse. If you see three green lights and smell candle smoke, it might mean that you're the unwilling victim of a curse.

Next is Fumiya!

Fumiya is the God of Magic. As the patron of magic itself, he is a very vain and flamboyant deity who always wants to put on a show. Like Clio, he's the kind of guy that no one wants at a party, but he's begrudgingly allowed in because he makes for quality entertainment.

He created the practice of magic and taught it to humans as a way to make their lives a little easier, and more colorful as a result. He taught them how to use specific tools in certain spells; most notably fans, which he is mostly depicted carrying. In order to properly use magic, the caster must first call on Fumiya and ask for his assistance.

Since his magic isn't as potent as what Clio deals with, no physical changes happen to the caster. It's in this sense that his magic is referred to as "pure magic".

Lastly is Ichika!

Ichika is the Goddess of Illusions. As patron of tricks of the eye, she is a very playful deity that widely enjoys playing tricks on others. She’s the kind of person that doesn’t want to go to a party, but will go anyway if only to mess with people from the sidelines.

She created constructs like hallucinations and mirages; something that looks solid and present, even though it’s anything but. She’s described as a trickster deity, delighting in making humans run around in circles with her illusions. She finds solace in other tricksters of the Earth - she feels seen and appreciated by them. She’s especially fond of the fox, to the point that she wears a mask depicting one. It adds to her mischievous nature.

Together, they are known as the Magic Triad, the three deities that represent the three aspects of magic. Anyone who wishes to cast any sort of spell must call on one of them to ensure that it works.

What do you think of the Magic Triad?

And get your paints out, because Blindt is up next!

To keep the list going, who do you want to see as a god next?

(Posting the pictures down here because Tumblr is being a jerk and won’t let me add them to their respective places.)

#beyblade #fanart #beyburst #my art #alternate universe #beyblade burst #god universe #beyblade burst evolution #beyblade burst god #Beyblade burst rise #Beyblade burst gt #Clio delon #Fumiya kinda #Ichika kindo #curses #magic #illusions

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fur-teeth-bones-earth · 5 months

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On Names

And How I Have Encountered Them in the Craft

There’s a special power in names. They represent something about us beyond just a word we answer to. Names that say something about who we are, who we love, who loves us. They can give a voice to hearts and souls. Or, as is sometimes necessary, they’re designed to hide who we are. When you call upon a deity or a spirit, the name you use can honor them or speak to their different aspects.

Names can christen a tool and ensure it remains loyal to us. They can acknowledge the spirit of the tool and awaken it. They can be used to summon and honor spirits—or to bind and banish them. A name alone can define a context and a space to interact with a spirit with. When you use a formal title to call upon an entity, by name alone you’re establishing a sacred space. When you call upon a named aspect of an entity, you’re establishing purpose and intent with them.

Kennings, or poetic epithets, feature prominently in Norse mythology. In Skaldskaparmal, the narrator bestows kennings upon numerous figures based on their traits, their deeds, and their relationships. Tyr is hailed as the “One-handed God” and the “Fosterer of the Wolf”, both referring to his role in the story of Fenrir (where, as you may have guessed, he loses a hand to a wolf that he helped raise). Loki receives the name “Benchmate” of Odin” but also the “thief of the Giants, of the Goat, of Brísinga-men, and of Idunn's Apples” (1). It reflects the complex role Loki plays as both the blood-brother of Odin and the mischievous trickster.

Pagan practices often place special emphasis on names from their tradition. Many choose a name for themselves or, depending on their path, may receive a name. Anyone who’s perused a list of witchy authors will be familiar with this. Author Clio Ajana shares her experience with names in a religious context in “Column: How Do You Get Your Name?” She describes how she settled on the name the article is published under, which took years to decide on and happened by accident at first. (4)

If you have a Catholic background like I do, you may also have experience with confirmation names. Those being confirmed select a patron saint and take on their name. While exact requirements and rationales vary by location and tradition, many choose saints whose virtues they wish to embody or who they want to work closely with (3).

Names can be precious and worth protecting. Many people hold their most sacred names close to themselves. Pagan initiatory traditions often gift a name to their participants that they keep private (4). Additionally, I think of queer people who keep their chosen names close and share them only with a trusted few (either as a temporary measure before sharing it widely or in the long-term). While this is often for safety more than anything else, there is a sacredness in that community.

Not all names are designed to identify. When a person wants to remain anonymous they often choose a pseudonym, which might be devoid of personality or might present a certain mask. Think of donors to a conservation charity who identify themselves as “Anonymous” or “Hawk lover”. Usernames are another example of protecting your identity with a name while still expressing something of yourself. These anonymous names carry a liminal quality with them. You’re there, but no one knows you are. They’re fleeting, only existing for a brief moment before fading away, or only appearing under the right circumstance.

Sources & Further Reading

Skaldskaparmal section of the Prose Edda, available for free online: https://sacred-texts.com/neu/pre/pre05.htm

Predictors and Mental Health Benefits of Chosen Name Use among Transgender Youth. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7678041/

Various papers on guidelines for choosing confirmation saints

https://stmaryoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/Guidelines-for-Choosing-a-Saint.pdf

https://www.olqoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Choosing-a-confirmation-saint-name-.pdf

https://www.stpatricks.org/documents/confirmation-saint-paper

How Do You Get Your Name? by Clio Ahana https://wildhunt.org/2022/09/column-how-do-you-get-your-name.html

#spruce dregs on #witchcraft #norse paganism #catholic #liminal

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Greek Gods 101: A Masterlist

This is a masterlist of the “Greek Gods 101” series. This series aims to provide basic information and worship ideas for both major and minor deities. This masterlist also involves heroes, deified mortals, spirits, and other figures of Greek mythology.

Aceso

Acheron

Acratos

Aedos

Aegle

Aeolus

Aether

Aglaea

Akhlys

Ampelus

Amphitrite

Ananke

Anemoi

Angelia

Anteros

Antheia

Aphrodite

Apollon

Aporia

Ares

Arete

Ariadne

Aristaeus

Artemis

Asklepios

Asteria

Astraeus

Astrape

Athena

Atlas

Bia

Britomartis

Calliope

Carpi

Cassandra

Ceraon

Cerberus

Ceto

Chaos

Charon

Chione

Chiron

Chloris

Chrysos

Circe

Clio

Clymene

Comus

Cratus

Cronos

Daphne

Deimus

Deipneus

Demeter

Dicaeosyne

Dike

Dionysus

Dysnomia

Ececheria

Eileithyia

Eirene

Ekho

Electryone

Eleos

Elpis

Endymion

Enyo

Eos

Epiales

Epione

Epiphron

Erato

Erebus

Eris

Eros

Ersa

Eucleia

Eudaemonia

Eunomia

Eupheme

Euphrosyne

Euporia

Eupraxia

Eurybia

Eurydice

Eusebia

Euterpe

Euthenia

Eutychia

Fates

Furies

Gaea

Ganymedes

Gelus

Hades

Harmonia

Harpocrates

Hebe

Hecate

Hedone

Hedylogus

Helius

Hemera

Hephaestus

Hera

Heracles

Hermaphroditus

Hermes

Hestia

Hesychia

Himeros

Homonoia

Horae (Seasons)

Horae (Time)

Hormes

Hybris

Hydros

Hygeia

Hymenaeus

Hypnus

Iaso

Iris

Lelantus

Lethe

Leto

Macaria

Matton

Medusa

Melinoe

Melpomene

Methe

Mnemosyne

Morpheus

Nemesis

Nike

Nyx

Oizys

Orpheus

Orthannes

Ossa

Ourania

Ouranos

Ourea

Paeon

Paidia

Palaemon

Pallas

Pan

Panacea

Pandaisia

Pandora

Pannychis

Panopia

Paregoros

Pasithea

Pegasus

Peitho

Penia

Penthus

Persephone

Perses

Perseus

Phales

Phanes

Phaunus

Pheme

Philophrosyne

Philotes

Phobus

Phoebe

Phorcys

Phthonus

Phusis

Pistis

Plutus

Poena

Polemus

Polymnia

Pompe

Pontus

Ponus

Porus

Poseidon

Pothus

Priapus

Prometheus

Pronoea

Prophesis

Psamathe

Pseudologoi

Psyche

Ptocheia

Rhea

Selene

Silenos

Sophrosyne

Soter

Soteria

Styx

Tartarus

Telesphorus

Terpsichore

Tethys

Thalassa

Thalia

Thallo

Thanatus

Thaumas

Thea

Themis

Theseus

Thesis

Thrasus

Thyone

Tithonus

Triptolemus

Triton

Tritopatores

Tyche

Tychon

Urania

Uranus

Zelus

Zeus

What is a “Universal Offering/Devotional Act?”

Feel free to request or suggest deities! This list will be done in order but you can ask for me to complete one that’s further down the list.

This list is subject to change. There are probably repeat deities (deities who go by multiple names, parts of groups like the Horae or Charities who are mostly grouped together, etc.) on this list. Some deities are not on here. Some names are spelt wrong or different.

#masterlist #masterpost #greek gods 101 #deities #hellenism #helpol #hellenic #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic community #hellenic polytheist #hellenic deities

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