I’ll be just like water for him.
Chapter 7: Vows and Oaths
Chapter 7 of Psychopompos - a new mythology opens in Hermes’ bedroom after his wedding night, where he wakes to Apollo’s sunlight, and Apollo himself, on his bed with a warning and a suggestion, before Hermes wakes Icarus and takes him to Zeus for ambrosia. Meanwhile, Poseidon visits with Demeter to discuss his plans for usurpation, Artemis holds Medusa’s thrashing and rage, and Athena begins to notice the first cracks in the golden spell enrapturing Ganymede.
Content Warning: Dialogue about rape, Explicit Language, Violence
A Myth: The Reflecting Pool
In Psychopompos - a new mythology’s retelling of the Narkissos myth, the most beautiful man to ever live torments one of his suitors until Aphrodite forces their way into the story, and changes it to suit their whims.
Content Warning: Explicit Language, Suicide, Violence
Chapter 6: Gamos|Gamos
Chapter 6 of Psychopompos - a new mythology brings Icarus and Ganymede to their wedding days. As Psyche helps Icarus get ready for his wedding to Hermes, he grapples with his dangerous position as he yearns for the sea. While Ganymede, still held tight by the spell of Eros’ golden arrow, is wed to Zeus before Hera arrives to confront her husband.
Content Warning: Dialogue about rape, Explicit Language, Violence
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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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 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.