I won’t be merciful, husband. You can be sure of that.
Chapter 5 - Echoes of the Past
Continuing directly after the party thrown by Zeus, Chapter 5 of Psychopompos - a new mythology follows the aftermath of our newly formed factions. As Hera, Artemis and Hermes try to stabilize; Demeter and Poseidon dissolve into furious discussions of the path forward. Meanwhile, Aphrodite and Ares see weaknesses to exploit, and take dangerous steps to advance their designs for Olympus.
Content Warning: Explicit Language, Sexual Content, Violence
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The Gamelion Campaign
You may have already heard, we just released our newest episode, Chapter 4: The Road to Great Olympus on February 2.
This episode begins to shift the story’s focus towards Hera, and her fight to reclaim her position as Queen of Olympus. Underlining her story is her complicated relationship with her now ex-husband, and her strained relationship with her trio of sons: Ares, Hermes and Hephaestus. We thought the best way to honor her was to release a new episode during her holy month.
Back to Gamelion though. We are currently raising funds for the last episodes of the first season. All funds raised go right back into the podcast, with the majority of it going towards the stipends of the artists involved in the piece. This is a way to get money into the hands of artists during a time in which the arts are under threat and constant attack by our government.
This arc of Psychopompos is all about resistance and fighting against tyranny and fascism. This is one small way you can contribute.
Chapter 4 - The Road to Great Olympus
You are cordially invited to a gathering of the Olympians.
In the next chapter of Psychopompos - a new mythology, Zeus has invited the family over for a party no one will ever forget.
Content Warning: Explicit Language, Violence
Chapter 3 - Phaedo
Chapter 3 of Psychopompos - a new mythology opens in a cave somewhere in Greece as Medusa seethes with rage for the gods who destroyed her life. Meanwhile, looming marriages occupy the minds of Icarus and Psyche, who contemplate his upcoming wedding to Hermes, as well as Persephone and Eurydice, who wish to be past the pomp of a divine ceremony, so they may begin living their lives. Finally, in Zeus’ great throne room, Ganymede struggles with his new position as cupbearer to the King, and the threat of Eros’ devastating arrows.
Content Warning: Dialogue about Rape, Explicit Language, Sexual Content, Violence
Chapter 2 - No One Dies From Love
Chapter 2 of Psychopompos - a new mythology opens at dawn in Aphrodite's temple, where Psyche wakes to Apollo's mocking sun on her face, before introducing us to Ares, the God of War, and his fiery relationship with Aphrodite, the shapeshifting Goddexx of Love, as they unfold their designs for Olympus. Meanwhile, under Mt. Etna, Hephaestus and his divine forge continue work on a god-slaying weapon with the assistance of the Idol of Death, Thanatos. Finally, high in a prison tower, Icarus and his father Daedalus rue the circumstances which led them to this place, before being interrupted by Hermes, the Psychopomp and Messenger of Olympus, who wants to visit with Icarus, his secret fiancé.
Content Warning: Dialogue about Rape, Explicit Language, Sexual Content, Violence
Chapter 1 - The Eagle
Chapter 1 of Psychopompos - a new mythology opens in Oblivion, where Phanes’ World Egg hatches, setting the stage for violence, vengeance and a war for the throne of the gods.
As Zeus surprises two of his children, Athena and Apollo, with a sudden plan to exile Hera and put a mortal he just met in her place; Hera, meanwhile, throws a bridal shower for Persephone and Eurydice, whose upcoming wedding is hoped to calm tensions on Olympus. In the center of it all is Aphrodite, the shape-shifting Goddexx of Love, who seemingly comes as both an antagonistic flirt and powerful puppeteer.