I’ll be just like water for him.
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
A Myth: The Aulos
In Psychopompos - a new mythology’s retelling of the fate of the satyr Marsyas, who discovered and played Athena’s cursed instrument, the Muses of Poetry and Music weave a tale of misplaced trust and defiance in the face of peril as the satyr is forced into a contest of music against the God of Music, Apollo.
Content Warning: Explicit Language, Intense 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 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
A Myth - The Weaving Contest
Psychopompos - a new mythology takes on a very famous myth, The Weaving Contest, which pits the famed and arrogant mortal weaver Arakhne against the Goddess of the Loom, Athena. Narrated by Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry and the Chief Muses, she paints the scene as Arakhne disparages Athena to Pan and his friend, the satyr Marsyas, until the great goddess arrives to put her in her place.
MEDEAMYTH
Psychopompos - a new mythology opens with a chilling retelling of the myth of MEDEA. After witnessing her husband accept the princess of Corinth’s hand in marriage, MEDEA sets into motion the events that transformed her into one of history’s most notorious women. Listen to Psychopompos - a new mythology’s beginning at psychopomp-cast.com or wherever you get your podcasts.