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 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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A Myth - The Lyrist Of Thebes
Psychopompos - a new mythology continues in The Lyrist of Thebes, Euterpe’s retelling of the love between Hermes and Amphion. Amphion, an incredibly gifted musician from Thebes, enchants Hermes with his powerful voice and music, but in doing so, invites the wrath of Hermes' mother, Hera. Despite her threats and warnings from the God of War, they devote themselves to each other and vow to wed.
Content Warning: Explicit Language, Sexual Content, Violence
A Myth - The Oread
Psychopompos - a new mythology continues in The Oread, Calliope’s retelling of the myth of Ekho. Ekho is an oread, a nymph of the mountain Cithaeron, and despite Pan’s warnings, she helps Zeus hide from Hera, who is trying to catch him in the act of cheating. Using her gifted voice to distract, she tests the limits of Hera’s patience, while desperately seeking the adoration of the King of Gods.
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.