#greek-mythographer

[godsofhumanity]

You should update your card to fuck with us in new ways

hee hee i don’t even think people read my carrd!

idk what i should update. everything i did on it like 2 years ago is exactly still how i am today 😭 this is what happens when a girl has 0 character development 😓

i will take suggestions though!

#greek-mythographer #asks #mutuals

[scream-mans-friend]

We see exclusively present mic flatty cake ass here 😌

only kinda ass i wanna see around here

#asks #greek-mythographer #yell man #present mic #people who post ass of the kids fuck off from this blog forever

[sunkensubtext]

i want some wheat

It's technically Sunday in my neck of the woods, so I'm still offering the weekend special--it's a 10lb bag of Soft White kernels for $5.99 as a part of Soft Wheat Sunday...but if you're looking for something fancy like Hard Red Winter sold in a 10lb wheat flour bag, I'd hit me up on a Mic Monday when I'm in a particularly giving mood.

(Note: please be advised that this week's Mic Monday has been canceled due to Studio Bones' horrific erasure of both Mic's muscles AND his tiddies in the recent episode preview, and as such, will resume next week as scheduled once I've properly mourned the loss. Sorry for any inconvenience!)

#had to do wheat research for this. #also had to tap into my work self & have my receptionist-sona finish this like a goddamn email. #skfjdkxjkzjf ANYWAY HEY WHAT'S UP #ask #greek-mythographer

[greekschist]

how dare you be older than me I still have a month till my bday i thought you were younger 😭😭😭😭😭

...i am

#arent you born in 2006????? #greek-mythographer #asks

[ck2k18]

Whitewashing in the ml fandom and why you shouldnt do (or support) it

Disclaimer: Because I am a Black person and the characters I am talking about are Black, this post will specifically address the white washing of Black people and characters.

What is white washing? White washing in the context of fanart is when you take a character of color, usually one with brown/black skin, and either make their skin lighter, give them more Eurocentric features, or both.

Why is it harmful? To explain why this is harmful, I will use one of the first examples of fanart; renaissance paintings of ancient Greek myths. Specifically, artwork featuring Princess Andromeda. Go to your search engine and type in "princess Andromeda". Based on those images, you would never have known that in the original Greek legends, Andromeda was black. So why is she most often depicted as a white woman?

McGrath’s article was definitive in addressing three things: that all the Greek mythographers placed Andromeda as a princess of Ethiopia, that Ovid specifically refers to her dark skin and that artists throughout Western art history frequently omitted to depict her blackness because Andromeda was supposed to be beautiful, and blackness and beauty – for many of them – was dichotomous.

That quote is from this article, and I highly recommend you give it a read. When you whitewash a character, you are perpetuating the idea in the quote above. That this character you like, whether you like them because they're funny or smart or beautiful, cannot be those things and also have black features.

White washing in miraculous ladybug

The show itself is guilty of whitewashing it's own characters. For example, look at these side by sides of Alya and Max alongside their hero alter egos.

Was this done with malicious intent? Hopefully not. But intentional or not, what it says to the people watching is, "These characters cannot have darker skin and also be heroes." And if you think it's not that deep, it is. The show's inconsistencies can't be used as an excuse for whitewashed fanart, because this shit isn't okay either.

Colorism and whitewashing

I'm going to bring up colorism, because even though Max's skin is lighter in that image, he still looks black. However, that doesn't make it okay.

colorism: prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group:

Lighter skinned Black people, while still targets of racism, are closer to whiteness than darker skinned Black people, and in some cases face less discrimination. When Black people first started to appear on TV, it was generally lighter skinned ones because that was more acceptable. This article goes more in depth about colorism.

Misogynoir and whitewashing.

Misogynoir is a word coined to describe the unique hatred that black women face. It is the intersection of racism and misogyny.

People may whitewash a female presenting character but not a male presenting character. In this fandom, you see it with DJWIFI fanart. People will make alyas skin color significantly lighter than Ninos. One trait of misogyny is tying a womans worth to their beauty. When you realize that beauty and blackness were (and still are) seen as antonyms, the issue with this type of whitewashing is made clear.

Texturism and whitewashing

texturism: a form of social injustice, where afro-textured hair or coarse hair types are viewed negatively, often perceived as "unprofessional", "unattractive", or "unclean".

When Black characters were first introduced to media, aspects of them would be changed to heighten their proximity to whiteness and make them more palatable to white audiences. Black women would get perms or silk presses, and Black men would keep their hair cut short and "tidy."

Note: This does not mean that all Black women with silk presses or perms or all Black men with short hair are trying to heighten their proximity to whiteness, or do not love themselves and their hair.

Animation has a history of not representing Black hair. Nowadays, Black hair is more represented, and beautifully so. Just look at movies like Encanto and Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse or TV shows like Moon girl and Devil Dinosaur.

In Miraculous Ladybug, Max is the only character with blatantly afro hair. Nino's hair is always covered and is cut short, and Alya's hair has a looser texture. Therefore, I give fanartists a pass on that one. However, this is a good thing to be aware of anyway.

How can you help?

Don't create, support, or reblog whitewashed art.

(P.S. if anyone wants to come on this post bripnging up blackwashing, read this post of mine)

#I am going to make a more general post on my sideblog #but i wanna address this fandom first #ml #miraculous ladyblog #nino lahiffe #djwifi #alya cesaire #ml fanart #max kante #miraculous ladybug #miraculous fanart

[soteirahere]

Hekate: The Warrior of Light, Bringer of Justice, and Guardian of the Vulnerable

Hekate, a multifaceted goddess often associated with magic, crossroads, and lunar mysteries, has a lesser-known but equally compelling role as a warrior. This article delves into this overlooked aspect, exploring her participation in mythological battles, her symbolic torches of wisdom and justice, and her enduring role as a protector of the vulnerable.

The Warrior in Mythological Context

In Greek mythology, Hekate's warrior aspect comes to the forefront during the Gigantomachia, the epic War of the Giants. Allying herself with the Olympian gods, she took up arms against the Giants, formidable beings birthed by Gaia, the Earth Mother, as a form of cosmic retribution. Hekate's nemesis in this battle was the Giant Klytios.

According to the Greek mythographer Pseudo-Apollodorus, Hekate vanquished Klytios using firebrands. This act was not merely a testament to her martial capabilities but also symbolized her role as a bringer of enlightenment—both in the literal and metaphorical sense.

The Symbolism of Her Torches

Hekate's twin torches are not just instruments of war; they are potent symbols of wisdom, knowledge, and the mysterious realms of life. In a world where the notion of a singular 'truth' can lead to division and strife, Hekate's torches guide us toward a more nuanced understanding of justice. They illuminate the path to personal responsibility and individual truth, dispelling the shadows of ignorance, intolerance, and bigotry.

Hekate as a Bringer of Justice

In her role as a warrior, Hekate also embodies the concept of justice. Her torches serve as beacons that light up the dark corners of human existence, revealing injustices and inequalities. By guiding us toward wisdom and personal responsibility, she empowers us to become warriors for justice in our own right.

The Protector of the Marginalized

While Hekate may not wear traditional armor or carry a sword, her torches offer a unique form of protection. They serve as guiding lights for those navigating the labyrinthine complexities of life, particularly for those who are marginalized or vulnerable. In this role, Hekate emerges as a guardian, her radiant light serving as a bulwark against the forces that seek to exploit or harm the weak.

Relevance in the Modern World

In today's volatile landscape, where fear, mistrust, and polarization are increasingly prevalent, the symbolism and teachings of Hekate are profoundly relevant. Her torches remind us that wisdom, justice, and compassion are potent weapons against the darkness that threatens to consume our world. They inspire us to stand up for what is right, to protect those who cannot protect themselves, and to seek wisdom as a path to a more just and equitable society. Sources: https://knotmagick101.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/hekate-as-a-warrior/

#hekate #protector #pagan #warrior #hecate #greek goddess #worldpeace

[blackcultureis]

Whitewashing and why you shouldn't do (or support) it

Disclaimer: This post will specifically address the white washing of Black people and characters.

What is white washing? White washing in the context of fanart is when you take a character of color, usually one with brown/black skin, and either make their skin lighter, give them more Eurocentric features, or both.

Why is it harmful? To explain why this is harmful, I will use one of the first examples of fanart; renaissance paintings of ancient Greek myths. Specifically, artwork featuring Princess Andromeda. Go to your search engine and type in "princess Andromeda". Based on those images, you would never have known that in the original Greek legends, Andromeda was black. So why is she most often depicted as a white woman?

McGrath’s article was definitive in addressing three things: that all the Greek mythographers placed Andromeda as a princess of Ethiopia, that Ovid specifically refers to her dark skin and that artists throughout Western art history frequently omitted to depict her blackness because Andromeda was supposed to be beautiful, and blackness and beauty – for many of them – was dichotomous.

That quote is from this article, and I highly recommend you give it a read. When you whitewash a character, you are perpetuating the idea in the quote above. That this character you like, whether you like them because they're funny or smart or beautiful, cannot be those things and also have black features.

Colorism and whitewashing

I'm going to bring up colorism, because sometimes, people will have a character still look Black, but lighten their skin tone, essentially making a dark skinned character light skinned. That is not okay either.

colorism: prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group:

Lighter skinned Black people, while still targets of racism, are closer to whiteness than darker skinned Black people, and in some cases face less discrimination. When Black people first started to appear on TV, it was generally lighter skinned ones because that was more acceptable. This article goes more in depth about colorism.

Misogynoir and whitewashing.

Misogynoir is a word coined to describe the unique hatred that black women face. It is the intersection of racism and misogyny.

People may whitewash a female presenting character but not a male presenting character. One trait of misogyny is tying a womans worth to their beauty. When you realize that beauty and blackness were (and still are) seen as antonyms, the issue with this type of whitewashing is made clear.

Texturism and whitewashing

texturism: a form of social injustice, where afro-textured hair or coarse hair types are viewed negatively, often perceived as "unprofessional", "unattractive", or "unclean".

When Black characters were first introduced to media, aspects of them would be changed to heighten their proximity to whiteness and make them more palatable to white audiences. Black women would get perms or silk presses, and Black men would keep their hair cut short and "tidy." This would occur in normal workplaces as well. Black hair has too often been regarded as "unprofessional" or "thuggish."

Note: This does not mean that all Black women with silk presses or perms or all Black men with short hair are trying to heighten their proximity to whiteness, or do not love themselves and their hair.

Changing a Black character's natural hair/curl pattern to be more loosely textured can also be considered white washing, especially when paired with lightened skin. However, it is very nuanced; some people may want to show a character with a sew-in or wearing a wig, or just draw them with straightened hair. It is not always white washing, but it is a good thing to be aware of anyway. This article goes more in depth about texturisim.

How can you help?

Don't create, support, or reblog whitewashed art.

P.S. if anyone wants to come on this post bringing up blackwashing, read this (now updated) post of mine.

#black people #black culture is #representation #white washed #white washing #race #discrimination #antiblackness #fandom critical #fandom criticism #colorism #racism #misogny #misogynoir #texturism

[rightwheretheyleftme]

Hades and his aid to heroes in greek myths

Out of all the gods in the greek pantheon, Haides has the strongest reputation for being closed off and uninvolved with humans. After all, he lives in the underworld and rarely, if ever, leaves his realm.

However, after thinking about greek mythology obsessively (as I always do), I realized that there is a pattern of Hades helping heroes/mortals. He doesn’t help them directly like Athena or Hermes do because he’s always in the underworld, but he does aid mortals even when there’s no obligation for him to do so. Here are some examples:

Hades lending his helmet of invisibility to Perseus so he can slay the gorgon

Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 2. 36 - 42 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) :

“These Nymphai had in their possession winged sandals and the kibisis, which they say was a knapsack.--Pindaros and Hesiodos in the Shield of Herakles, describe Perseus as follows : ‘The head of a terrible monster, Gorgo, covered all his back, and a kibisis held it.’ It is called a kibisis because clothing and food are placed in it.--They also had the helmet of Haides. […] Perseus then placed the head in the kibisis and headed back again, as the Gorgones pursued him through the air. But the helmet kept him hidden, and made it impossible for them to identify him.”

Hades giving his hound to Heracles so he can fulfill his labors and letting him free his prisoners

Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 2. 125 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) :

“Herakles asked Plouton (Pluton) [Haides] for Kerberos (Cerberus), and was told to take the hound if he could overpower it without using any of the weapons he had brought with him."”

Pseudo-Hyginus, Fabulae 79 (trans. Grant) (Roman mythographer C2nd A.D.) :

“When Hercules came to lead out the three-headed dog, they [Peirithoos and Theseus, trapped in the underworld] begged his promise of protection. He obtained the favor from Pluto [Haides], and brought them out unharmed.”

Hades and Persephone allowing Orpheus to leave the underworld with his deceased wife

Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1. 14 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) :

“When his [Orpheus'] wife Eurydike (Eurydice) died from a snake-bite, Orpheus descended into Haides' realm with the desire to bring her back up to earth, and persuade Plouton (Pluton) [Hades] to release her. Plouton promised to do this if on the return trip Orpheus would not turn round before reaching his own home. But he disobeyed, and turned to look at his wife, who thereupon went back down again.”

Ovid, Metamorphoses 10. 8 ff (trans. Melville) (Roman epic C1st B.C. to C1st A.D.) :

“[…] the queen [Persephone] and he whose sceptre rules the underworld could not deny the prayer, and called Eurydice.”

Hades and Persephone granting Odysseus’ wish

Homer, Odyssey 10. 135 ff (trans. Shewring) (Greek epic C8th B.C.) :

“Then I called to my comrades and bade them flay and burn the sheep that lay there slain with the pitiless bronze, and to make prayer to the gods, to mighty Hades and dread Persephone.” (Immediately after this, Hades and Persephone answer Odysseus’ prayer)

Bonus: Hades lends Hermes his helm of invisibility so he can protect himself while battling the giants

Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1. 34 - 38 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) :

“Hermes, who was wearing the helmet of Haides, killed Hippolytos in the course of the battle, and Artemis killed Aigaion (Aegaeon).”

My thoughts

So if Hades answers prayers, lets other gods and mortals borrow his most valuable weapon, and even breaks his own rules (no one can leave the underworld) to grant other people’s wishes, how can we call him closed off? From this pattern of behavior, it seems like he’s extremely caring and generous . We have to kill the myth that chthonic deities are unresponsive and apathetic.

Here’s an article about Hades’ worship for everyone who wants to keep reading about this topic

#greek mythology #greek gods #hellenic polytheism #hellenic worship #hades deity #hades worship

[santoschristos]

Happy Easter !

“In alchemy the egg stands for the chaos … Out of the egg … will rise the eagle or phoenix, the liberated soul, which is ultimately identical with the Anthropos who was imprisoned in the embrace of Physis.”. Carl Jung /CW 12, § 306

“The egg is a germ of life with a lofty symbolical significance. It is not just a cosmogonic symbol — it is also a “philosophical one”. As the former it is the Orphic Egg, the world’s beginning; as the latter, the philosophical egg of the medieval natural philosophers, the vessel from which, at the end of the opus alchymicum, the homunculus emerges… the spiritual, inner, and complete man.” Carl Jung Archetypes of the Collective Unconscious (Collected Works of Jung Vol 9)

"Ophis et ovum mundanum Tyriorum". (Snake and world egg of the inhabitants of Tyre) Jacob Bryant, "A new system, or, An analysis of ancient mythology." vol II plate IV

The Orphic Egg in the Ancient Greek Orphic tradition is the cosmic egg from which hatched the primordial hermaphroditic deity Phanes/Protogonus who in turn created the other gods. The egg is often depicted with the serpent-like creature, Ananke, wound about it.

Jacob Bryant (1715–1804) was an English scholar and mythographer, who has been described as "the outstanding figure among the mythagogues who flourished in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries."

Art: The Orphic Egg by Jacob Bryant (1774)

[mx24]

the word "chaos" is used a lot in reference to the roaring so it could be related to that?

undeniably is. chaos ties in heavily to the Titans and their Greek mythological counterparts. fits in with the biblical themes too, of course, but yeah.

big ramble incoming.

so Chaos, in Greek cosmogony, is the void state before the creation of the universe. this same term is used in theology describe the abyss created between Heaven and Earth in the Bible

as an element in Deltarune, we know it is Jevil's. and his tie to the Titan's is mostly VIA his Devilsknife, which is visibly a scythe.

not goin too deep into it here but, in summary, the Titan Cronus had a scythe given to him by his mother, Gaia (Earth). he used it to eh... sever his father's (Uranus, Sky/Heaven) gonads, of which he tosses into the sea.

that's scythes, Titans, Earth, Heaven, and the ocean. the ocean is reoccuring in Deltarune.

it appears as the background in the Goner Maker, playing as audio when Kris falls into ??? Place (that barren area with the Titan eyes and black runny goop), Dark Fountains being water-like, Onionsan's mention of a song from deep below, and water being referenced by Jevil when he is violently defeated. the line of mention beinf "HELL'S ROAR BUBBLES FROM THE DEPTHS". roar, like the Roaring.

but also the usage of Roar is particularly interestin with Susie's Roar ACT, and also the fact that she is the only one that can wield the Devilsknife. we first learn of her as Suzy in the Waterfall area, and she dreams of being a "Susiezilla", which is a reference to Godzilla, a giant, ancient reptile who rose from water.

...getting off topic there, back to chaos.

the Greek mythographer Pherecydes of Syros interpreted Chaos (the abyss/void/whatever) as water. faceless, and dark. Dark Fountains appear to pulse like water.

Hesiod's Theogony suggests that Chaos was a place located below Earth, but above Tartarus (prison of the Greek Titans). fits in with how the DR Titans rise from the Dark Fountains, once balance is thrown. [ somewhat related, a more in-depth analysis between Tartarus and ??? Place. ]

now, a very particularly interesting one to me is the way Chaos is described in Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses (that word is quoted by Jevil WHILE he transforms into a scythe). in his writing Ovid describes it as this:

Before the ocean and the earth appeared— before the skies had overspread them all— the face of Nature in a vast expanse was naught but Chaos uniformly waste. It was a rude and undeveloped mass, that nothing made except a ponderous weight; and all discordant elements confused, were there congested in a shapeless heap. (source)

as i mentioned, Susie wields the Devilsknife, and seemingly has a connection to the ocean motif. the way Ovid describes Chaos with being a "rude and undeveloped mass", also fits with Susie's rude abilities and the rude element.

with her being a (likely draconic) reptile monster too, we can compare her to various biblical serpents such as the sea monster, Leviathan, a being that is known as an "embodiment of chaos". the leviathan is also often compared to other figures such as the Beast out of the Sea, and Hellmouth.

well. as of this moment this is all i can remember, but yes. chaos is undeniably connected to the Roaring, and a LOT of other things in Deltarune.

#mx rambles #answered #deltanalysis #deltarune #[ sorry this took a bit to write out LMAO n i didnt check my grammar or nothin. just raw unfiltered stuff ripped straight outta my mind ] #colored text

[godsofhumanity]

I would trust kronos with my drink

so true and so real.

kronos would be telling everyone else “yoo watch out for ur drink!! don’t leave it unattended!! don’t let someone else bring u ur drink!!” rhea taught him some very practical life lessons, love that for him ❤️

#me: i would NOT trust hestia with my drink #also me: yeah i would drink from Kronos’ cup #shut up shut up shut up girls are allowed to have two wolves inside them ❤️ #greek-mythographer #asks #mutuals

[moonlit-imagines]

warnings:

a/n: using feminine descriptors for the sake of amazonians but im so sorry if you are not comfortable being called sister!!!

requested by anonymous

“Team, this…is y/n, one of my Amazon sisters.” Donna presented you proudly to her allies and you gave a respectful, sort of cute bow to her friends. “They’ve been dying to visit.”

“Really, I’ve been dying to see the world outside of Themyscira, but Donna told me so much about you all,” you explained, earning chuckles from a couple of the Titans, “it’s great to finally meet you all.”

“It’s great to meet you, too, y/n.” Dick spoke for the team. “Donna’s had a lot to say about you, too.” You chuckled and looked over to her. “All good things, I promise.”

“Well, that’s good to hear,” Donna pulled you closer by the shoulder for a hug, “I am her favorite, after all.”

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#donna troy #donna troy x reader #donna troy imagine #wonder girl #wonder girl x reader #wonder girl imagine #troia #troia x reader #troia imagine #titans #titans x reader #titans imagine #dc comics #dc comics imagine #dc comics x reader

[goetiae]

Latone et les paysans by Gabriel Guay

This 1877 painting by Gabriel Guay (1848–1923) depicts Latona, also known as Leto, an ancient Mediterranean Goddess of pre-Hellenic origin. She is portrayed holding two children, most likely Apollo and Artemis, other Mediterranean divinities, and greeting the working peasants.

In the stories told by Antoninus Liberalis a Greek mythographer, and Ovid, a Roman writer, Latona travels to Lycia, the land oftentimes attested as her country of belonging. There, she attempts to bathe the newborn children, Apollo and Artemis, who are most known to be twins following a later tradition but in early sources aren't born at the same time. When the Goddess is denied by the local peasants, she turns them into frogs. This art follows the famous story.

#༺⛧༻ 𝕮𝔞𝔫𝔢𝔰 𝖁𝔢𝔫𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔠𝔦 ༺⛧༻ #༺⚚༻ 𝕲𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔞 ༺⚚༻ #art #art history #mediterranean gods #french artist #french art #latona #apollo #artemis

[greekschist]

Charge ur phone

its not even low on battery 🙄

#asks #anon #but also #greek-mythographer

[alephskoteinos]

Reading Betz's translation of the Greek Magical Papyri, I kind of wanted to focus on a particular aspect put forward in the introduction:

Another interesting problem is posed by the fact that this material from Greco-Roman Egypt contains many sections that are Greek in origin and nature. How did this older Greek religious literature find its way into Egypt? We do not, and probably never shall, know. In this older material, the Greek gods are alive and well. But Zeus, Hermes, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, and others are portrayed not as Hellenic and aristocratic, as in literature, but as capricious, demonic, and even dangerous, as in Greek folklore. The gods and their activities resemble those in the popular myths and local cults, as reported by mythographers or by Pausanias.

Initially I tried following the sources on the footnote, but on reading the paragraph further has me thinking to grasp the "demonic" aspect means studying Greek folk religion. In other words, if Betz suggests that the "demonic" conceptions of gods are part of the material of the PGM and linked to a folklore and folk religion for which the PGM is the primary source, then I need to study the PGM portrayal of the pre-Christian gods and daimons.

So, to apprehend a "demonic" element for the assemblage of "pagan black magic", I ought to study the PGM, and perhaps Pausanias as well, for how the gods appear there, to apprehend that "demonic" folk form of the gods.

#occultism #paganism #greek magical papyri #left hand path #magic #pagan magic #hellenic polytheism #ancient greece #chthonic gods #demonology

[wolffoxnation2]

Dionysus-centric W.I.P

A/N: Writing this I have discovered that I fucking hate writing in first person. But it is bearable cus I am switching Pov's and I fucking love this fic trope

On a related note I will be delving into Dio's Demigod Days trauma in this one and that for this i am following this verion of the myth:

Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 3. 28 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) :

"Hermes took him [the infant Dionysos] to Ino and Athamas, and persuaded them to bring him up as a girl. Incensed, Hera inflicted madness on them, so that Athamas stalked and slew his elder son Learkhos on the conviction that he was a deer, while Ino threw Melikertes into a basin of boiling water, and then, carrying both the basin and the corpse of the boy, she jumped to the bottom of the sea. As for Zeus, he escaped Hera's anger by changing Dionysos into a baby goat

Only we're going to ignore the part of the myth where Hermes takes him to nymphs after that and that he ended up just wandering around at 8 years old.

Chiron: Just a quiet day in Camp Half-Blood....I wish.

It was quiet at Camp Half-Blood. 

That alone should have been my first hint that something was about to go very wrong.

It was the afternoon, Apollo was midway through his daily drive in his sun chariot. Campers were peacefully going about their scheduled activities, and Mr. D hadn't turned anyone into a dolphin.

I was at the archery range instructing the Hephaestus cabin: Issac had actually hit the target and not my back, Shane hadn't gotten into an argument with Kayla Knowles from the Apollo Cabin, and Harley had refrained from shooting his siblings (A very big achievement for him. He will be getting extra dessert at dinner.) Everything was going smoothly.

Of course, in Camp Half-Blood, even the smallest moments of peace never last long.

I was speaking to the head counsellors, Jake and Nyssa, at that moment about adding proper safety measures to their workshop in cabin nine (despite what some believe, we do have some safety standards at camp, just not very high ones) when suddenly the chatter around us got very quiet.

The unusual hush that fell over the children made me pause mid-sentence. Hephaestus's children were usually quiet like their father, yes, but not to this degree, especially not when they're talking about machinery.

I turned to see what silenced them.

"Good evening, Lady Hebe," I said calmly.

"Hello, Chiron," She replied.

As the goddess of youth, Hebe preferred to take the form of a young woman. Today, however, she looked like a little girl with blonde pigtails, and if I didn't know better, I would say she was around seven or eight. 

She was holding a gym bag almost as big as she was—that was also moving. I don't think gym equipment does that.

She was also smiling.

Which didn't bring me any peace of mind.

"Me and Dio got into a little argument." She said, looking up at me.

Of course he did. Why does that not surprise me in the slightest? I, of course, did not verbalize my thoughts. That'd be blasphemy....However true it is. 

Instead, I smiled and said, "Ah, sorry to hear that. What kind of argument did you have? If you don't mind me asking."

The fact that she was telling me this scares me. Gods can be dangerous when angered, especially when another god is the one to anger them. If Hebe was angry at Dionysus, then she might take it out on someone he cares about.

Someone like Pollux.

"Well, it's a funny story, really." Hebe's 'innocent' smile persisted as she started swinging the gym bag gently back and forth by the straps. Whatever was inside the bag did not appreciate this movement and started to move even more fiercely, like it was trying to escape. 

"Dio had said some extremely offensive words to me about youth, and I simply couldn't let that slide. So, I decided to teach him a lesson about the value of youth."

Campers had started to gather around us.

My eyes flickered toward the gym bag, and a sinking feeling settled in my stomach. Whatever was inside, it seemed sentient and determined to escape.

Hebe's eyes swivelled around to look at the other campers, her grin widening. She twirled the bag straps in her hand, pulling the bag upwards before tipping it upside down.

"What I didn't account for was how whiney he was. So then I thought, hmm, where was the best place where he could learn to appreciate youth? Nowhere else but summer camp!"

The pit in my stomach settled as my eyes focused on the bag.

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