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hauntedbystorytelling · 10 months

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~Undine~ (by Friedrich De La Motte Fouqué) with 15 tipped-in color plates by Arthur Rackham No. 499 of 1000 copies.

First Rackham Edition (1909) | src PBA Galleries

#undine #illustrations #illustrated book #1900s #Arthur Rackham #water spirit #water sprite #european myth #mythological themes #mythology

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orange-catsidy · 5 months

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hades offered persephone the food of the underworld. she ate it, and became forever tied to him

#my art #hangman adam page #swerve strickland #blood #aew #religious themes include greek mythology babes

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fruitjuucy · 11 months

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Pentheus and the Maenads

Scene from Euripides’ The Bacchae

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#men looking pathetic in distressing situations is becoming a theme in my art i think #that’s fun #the reference for this looks kooky crazy btw #the bacchae #dionysus #illustration #book illustration #Greek mythology #Euripides #bacchus #maenadic #historical illustration #art #my art #artists on tumblr #original art

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theodysseyofhomer · 5 months

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love a reading of odysseus that understands war will still traumatize you when you're not morally opposed to it, when you're good at it, when you desire it, whether what you desire is violence or the glory and profit that come with it, and when you win it

#when i think back on mm's body of work this is a great disappointment i have. because it's a theme she wants to explore i think #that being mythologized as a hero will make you worse. because of all the violence you do.#that you can be a man who wants to go home but that desire is so buried under blood and gore that it's not possible #and then it's executed so poorly. and in a book ostensibly about circe #SIGHS. well there's other books. the odyssey for instance #anna.txt

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apollos-boyfriend · 1 year

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fully stole this from twitter but new ask game dropped. send me a character and i’ll draw their fanon version vs my design ^_^

#icarus speaks #the chart is by @sunnydionysus on twt!!#banger fucking name might i add #<- totally unbiased towards greek mythology themed names

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arireynes · 4 months

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Thinking about being an explorer in a fantasy world. Searching low and high and deep for all kinds of creatures.

Maybe I'll travel deep in the forest to search for a certain plant, and come across a group of Dryads that are so sweet and pretty, I can't help but let them fuck me in the grass in exchange for passage through the forest. Spread out between them, fingers pressing into me, the trees and plants stretching to help keep me pinned till they're satisfied.

Maybe on that path, I'd also come across the home of Faeries, clever, beautiful creatures that easily convince me to admit I want them to take me to bed. Not that they'd need tricks, when each and everyone of them is stunning in their own ways. They'd turn my mind fuzzy with their clever words and fuck me till I truly can't think, before sending me off with a promise for more anytime.

Or coming across the rocky caves the giants live in. Agreeing to entertain them so long as they help me through the mountains. But I'd underestimate what entertaining would imply, and I'd find myself getting used by them one after the other. They're far too big to even try to fit in me, but just one finger fills me up so nicely, and that's more than enough for me to be satisfied and for them to enjoy.

Or the group of satyrs playing music in a field. They'd coax me close, smiling and kissing me, guiding me between them, running their hands over me as I gasp and tremble. They'd fuck me long and soft, taking turns as others play sweet music, and they'd help guide my way to where I need to be.

I would be sure to take the path again--as often as I can, really. I would forget what it was I was trying to find, distracted--I'd only want to be fucked again, touched by them again, and they would never say no to someone so willing and eager.

#arireynes #18+#nsft #gender neutral post #monsterfucker #fantasy nsft #dryad nst #giant nsft #faerie nsft #giants nsft #satyr nsft #kind of has a greek mythology theme i think #explorer nsft #group

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camelliagwerm · 1 year

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I AIM TO PETRIFY

#owedit #gamingedit #overwatchedit #overwatch #widowmaker #amélie lacroix #harper.gif #*ow #i'm sorry i'm in my ow2 era lads i've been enjoying the theme this season #and also medusa is my favourite greek mythological feature #cw: snakes

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cuties-in-codices · 9 months

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st. francis receiving the stigmata

in the "buch der heiligen dreifaltigkeit" ("book of the holy trinity"), alchemistic illuminated manuscript, bavaria, late 15th c.

source: Munich, Staatsbibliothek, Cgm 598, fol. 166v

#love how it looks like jesus is exuding laser beams #some interesting context about the book from wikipedia:#The treatise describes the alchemical process in terms of Christian mythology. The theme of the book is the analogy of the passion #death and resurrection of the Christ with the alchemical process leading to the lapis philosophorum.#The text is one of the most important alchemical works of late medieval Germany.#15th century #alchemy #st francis #christian iconography #stigmatization #medieval art #illuminated manuscripts #saints #wounds

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the-crooked-library · 1 month

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Dune, or: "The House of Atreus continues to be mega-cursed even in the distant future in space"

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marinerainbow · 1 year

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Mermaids- and sea creatures in general- are some of my favorite creatures ever. So here are my thoughts/headcanons; what I imagine they'd be like in real life if they existed. I took inspiration from many sea animal facts, and I am in no way a professional biologist so these may not be the most accurate.

Biologically accurate Mermaids (probably)

There are many subspecies of mermaids, though the two main types are deep sea and surface types. We'll be looking at both of these types today, along with the general facts about all species.

Surface Mermaids:

The surface Mermaids are kind of like humans in length, interchanging between 5-7 feet (1.5-2.1 meters) in size, similar to sharks. They also range in bright colors to blend into coral reefs.

They travel in packs, referred to as pods. Pods usually contain 10-20 members, though there may be some groups that travel in smaller or larger groups. Some groups have designated leaders, while others don't.

As natural carnivores, they eat other sea life. From crustaceans to fish, big and small. There is very little that mermaids wouldn't hunt.

Since they live closer to the surface, these are the merfolk people would most often see. Surface-level merpeople don't feel fear for humans, and are actually curious about them. The way they see it, these odd, tailess creatures seem to resemble them the most. At least their upper halves do. So they want to know more about us.

Which can lead to a big problem with poachers; although some deep-sea mermaids have been caught, it's usually a surface level that a hunter would find.

Deep-Sea Mermaids

Deep sea mermaids are more drastic in size difference. They can range up to 10-15 feet (3.048-4.572 meters), though there could easily be bigger species we haven't found yet. They also have deeper, darker colors. Not muddy, just darker. And they also have bioluminesence.

Although these merfolk can travel in packs too, it's more common to see them on their own. Or in smaller packs. Why this is the case is unclear.

Deep sea mermaids that travel in packs will take whatever precaution necessary to ensure they don't lose each other in the darkness, without attracting predators in the process. They can be seen holding onto each other's hands and tail fins or moving as little as possible when they find a place to rest. Though if they need to, they'll call out to each other despite the risk.

Like their surface level cousins, the deeper level merfolk are also carnivores. But they are scavengers, too. You can easily find these guys around carcasses that fall to the ocean floor, either tearing apart the dead creature or hunting the other sea life that came for the free meal.

In General

The reason why groups are so diverse is that, like dolphins, mermaids are scarily intelligent. They are most likely on the human level of intelligence, and as such have the brain capacity to experience and understand complex emotions and thoughts. Resulting in each mermaid and pod having their own morals and ways.

Like whales and dolphins, merfolk communicate with clicks, whistles, and pulsed calls, along with using physical cues and body language to communicate.

Like humans, mermaids have complicated mating traditions, though for the most part, they mate for life. Some groups are more polygamous however.

During mating season, the females will all choose a cave or crevice to lay their eggs and, like octopuses, will stay beside their clutches to protect them. Since all the females tend to stick together, with some exceptions, they often take turns watching over each others eggs while one or two of them leave the cave to go find food. Also, while the females take care of the eggs, the males will stay and protect their mates and the nursery during this time, and at least one will follow the females when they go hunting to make sure no predator harms them.

Mermaids will often lay two to three eggs. Once the babies hatch, the whole pod works to protect all the children, at least until they are old enough to swim on their own. Some groups may choose to stay in the nursery spot for longer just to make sure the babies won't get lost or snatched up by predators.

Although they can be born male or female, if there are a shortage of females, some of the mermen will transition into female. Kind of like clownfish.

I hope you guys enjoyed these! Happy MerMay! ^^

#my whole account is marine themed yet this is probably my first marine post -_-#mermaids #mythology #folklore #biology #my own headcannons #MerMay #marine biology #ocean #sea life

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hauntedbystorytelling · 10 months

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Orpheus and Eurydice · Platt-Lynes

George Platt Lynes (1907-1955) ~ Balanchine’s Orpheus and Eurydice, ca. 1936 | src Focus on Dance ~ Keith de Lellis Gallery View more on wordPress

George Platt Lynes (1907-1955) ~ Orpheus and Eurydice, ca. 1936 | src Focus on Dance ~ Keith de Lellis Gallery View more on wordPress

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smokingcaterpillar · 4 months

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”Loki” ©️2021

Artist profile: yagihikaru on deviantart

#illustration #artist linked #loki art #loki #I don’t think this is mcu bc the themes and symbolism are giving myth loki and couldn’t find any artist statements that said otherwise #but apologies if I’m wrong about that regardless lol #its so gorgeous 😩❤️‍🔥#norse mythology #norse gods

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jules-ln · 5 months

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I know people say that the Iliad is about war, and yeah, obviously.

But I think the Iliad also makes a point about "bad things happen when you don't listen to your friends"

Like, what happened when Agamemnon didn't listen to his friends when they told him to return Chryseis? Plague

What happened when Achilles didn't listen to his friends telling him to go back fighting? His boyfriend died

When Patroclus didn't listen to his bestie/boyfriend about not going to the walls? Dead

When Hector didn’t listen to his friend when he told him to return inside the walls? Dead

#Iliad #trojan war #greek mythology #Achilles #Patroclus #hector of troy #Agamemnon #ramblings #tagamemnon #If I had more energy I would try to make a better point #Like. Something Something one of the main themes of the Iliad is actually comradery between soldiers. Something something #But I'm not an schoolar nor di I have the energy to

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apollomes-supremacy · 1 year

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☀️🌿🦢

Did an art trade with @hidrogenya on Instagram!

This is their version of Apollo, all the credit for the character design goes to them!

Also, I do art trades!

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shouts-into-the-void · 4 months

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I'm becoming more and more convinced that everyone mad about the changes made in the Percy Jackson series just don't have critical thinking skills

#oh the used the wrong version of the medusa myth?#why might the series designed around making societal issues accessible for young audiences have chosen to depict themes of SA #at a time when SA and bodily autonomy is gaining more widespread acknowledgement #i know you're into greek mythology and you dont like that its the roman myth and theres a whole history #but please use that beautiful brain and realize that this is a work of fiction used as a vessel for social commentary #and no offense but the reason that there are multiple versions of most myths is because they have ALWAYS #been altered depending on what is most culturally significant at the time #percy jackson #percy jackon and the olympians #pjo series #pjo

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aftgficrec · 9 days

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My favorite fics are soft andriel, and teen andriel.

Here’s my recs:

Raised on little light by maqicien

Falling is a lot like drowning by chaoticas_hell

This wasn’t in the prophecy (series) by Arirmis

(Account locked) Raise me up so you can watch me fall by Yes_No_ofcourse

And this last one is angst and dark but I do love it

Hiding scars under exy gear By rinz

Wow, that’s a lot of recs in one submission! Usually we just get one or two 🤣. - S

You can find some of those fics here:

‘Raised on Little Light’ here (since updated)

‘Falling Is A Lot Like Drowning’ here (since updated)

‘Raise me up so you can watch me fall’ here (locked, now complete)

This wasn’t in the prophecy by Arirmis [Rated T/M, 73294 words, incomplete, last updated Feb 2024]

Percy Jackson AU where all of the foxes are demigods, Andrew meets Neil shortly after his mom dies, and joins him on the run instead of going back to camp. Part one spans from their first meeting to their first kiss; Part two will take place a few years later, when certain circumstances force them to return to camp, and Andrew has to deal with what he left behind, on top of their current problem. While both fics should be able to be read individually, it does make more sense if you read them in order :)

Part 1: Cross your fingers, here we go (T, 25037 words, complete)

Millport is a horrible, dry as fuck little town in the vast nothingness of the dust hole that is Arizona, and Andrew hates it with vigor. He has been tracking a horde of Manticores for weeks now, and isn’t that something? A half-blood having to chase after the monsters. He is starting to feel like one of Renee’s hunters, when Andrew is pretty sure the nasty scorpion-cats should want to kill him more then he wants to kill them. Or, Andrew expected to find all sorts of things on his first quest. He didn’t expect a twitchy, blue-eyed half-blood with monsters on his heels, and he surely didn’t expect to fall in love with him.

tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced rape/non-con, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: child neglect, tw: assumed character death

Part 2: Mortal Bodies, Timeless Souls (M, 48257 words, incomplete)

„Minyard! Get your ass up and put some armor on! Abby, Greene, get the infirmary in shape, border control just spotted a motherfucking Drakon in the woods!“ As if Wymack’s order triggered it, a ear grating screech echoes all the way to the big house. The camp counselor curses. „Move it people, there are half-bloods out there that need to get to safety!“ Or, for two and a half years, Aaron has been grieving the brother he buried, only to learn now, that Andrew is very much alive. He also has a scarred little shithead in tow, that Aaron wants to punch in the face regularily. Life is fun like that.

tw: blood, tw: violence, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced rape/non-con, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: child neglect, tw: assumed character death, tw: vomit

Hiding scars (under exy gear) by rinz [Rated M, 34309 words, incomplete, last updated March 2024]

Juggling a mobster serial killer household and high school is harder than Neil had anticipated. and that goth kid on the roof really needs to mind his own business. OR a high school AU where neil and mary never run from nathan and neil meets the foxes in private high school instead.

tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: imlied/referenced torture, tw: graphic violence

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