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
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 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.
An Omen at Pytho
Psychopompos - a new mythology continues with Apollo dragging his twin sister, Artemis, to Gaia’s navel, where he plans to found the Apollonian Dynasty. After he kills Gaia’s child, the great serpent Python, and tries to claim her famed oracle, the two gods realize there is more to their world than meets the eye.
This episode concludes the Prologue of Psychopompos - a new mythology.
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.