#Euryalus

[masterofthewarcry]

i just love those epigoni boys. i just love them.

[qinnyanimation]

Sthenelus really really dislike Odysseus. (a 3 months old comic l forgot to post)

Imagine your baby brother having a crush on the most untrustworthy dude imaginable. They're not brothers by blood but like to imagined that all the Epigonies grew up together like actual brothers. Hove Epigoni with all my heart

[deadbaguette]

Some simple epigoni designs :D

[doloneia]

and they were like a herd of cattle that found separation from one another painful...

[smokey07]

POV: you interrupted their world domination scheming

[motions1ckn3ss]

hello classical myth and 19th century france girlies i have a research question i am in dire need of answering

as part of my research for classical allusions in homoeroticism in victor hugo's les misérables, not only do i need to look into the relevant texts surrounding nisus and euryalus and orestes and pylades, but my supervisor has also advised that i look specifically into which versions of myth victor hugo would have been most familiar with if that makes sense.

for example, when discussing orestes and pylades, would hugo have been most likely referring to euripides or aeschylus? i need to research the popularity and relevance of different classical authors and their texts in 19th century france to back up my claims. translations don't matter here as i'm sure hugo would have read the texts in the original greek and latin. i'm british for starters so i'm already limited with my knowledge of prominence of classical authors as there's a chance popularity differed in france which is where my research comes in. i also don't speak latin or greek.

if anyone could help me out on this, ideally with references to books and journal articles so i can reference my own claims, that would be amazing as i'm not sure where to start. i've never studied classics and here i am writing my dissertation on them lol i am trying my best

tl;dr: when victor hugo referenced different classical characters in les misérables, which versions of the texts they feature in would he have been most likely to have studied? which classical texts featuring nisus and euryalus and orestes and pylades were most read in 19th century france?

thank you!

[sizzlingpeacesandwich]

All the children of Odysseus (according to Wikipedia):

Agrius, Anteias, Ardeas, Auson, Cassiphone, Euryalus, Latinus, Nausinous, Nausithous, Persepolis, Poliporthes, Rhomos, Telegonus and Telemachus

honorable mention: Cassandra and astyanax

[argeiarenga]

another usual day of Argive politics...(with one spy)

[lyculuscaelus]

“Medusa, Sthenele, Euryale” look nothing like ”Diomedes, Sthenelus, Euryalus”

You’re overthinking.

[weeby-monster-the-bastard]

i need someone to tell me about  Nisus and Euryalus, and not Wikipedia T-T all i heard is they are from roman mythology and were like achilleas and patroklos of roman myth so i am interested but i also heard it is greek myth too? I'm so confused but i would love to know more about them

[masterofthewarcry]

a snippet of the upcoming fic:

Sthenelus kicks up the sandy dirt of the shore as he thrashes in Euryalus’s grip, wiggling like a fish on a line as he tries to break free. Diomedes grins as he watches Sthenelus pant and sweat, growing more and more frustrated. Twisting in Euryalus’s hold, Sthenelus grimaces when he catches sight of Diomedes smirk. 

“It’s undignified,” Sthenelus grits out, still pushing against Euryalus’s heavily muscled thigh. “For a man of your position,” He huffs, “To laugh at one of his own men who is so clearly-” He wheezes as Euryalus bears down on him harder. “Struggling!”

“It is undignified for a commander to complain to his king about losing a fight he himself sought out.” Euryalus says, no hint of strain or struggle in his voice. 

Sthenelus huffs. “It was you who complained of boredom-”

“And you who suggested wrestling when all of us present know Euryalus is gifted at the sport.” Diomedes interjects. It is amusing, watching Sthenelus lose all of his bravado in a few short moments. And he always enjoys watching Euryalus exercise his expertise in wrestling. There is something truly fascinating about the way he is able to control his body with such precision, and how he pins Sthenelus to the ground with such ease. Sthenelus, while the thinnest of the three of them, is by no means weak, making the feat even more impressive. 

“Fine, it was a mistake to challenge the god of wrestling himself to a match.” Sthenelus admits through gritted teeth, thrashing under Euryalus again. He pins Diomedes with a look. “Cease your laughing and help me!”

“That’s hardly fair.” Diomedes says, relaxing further into his seat upon a rock jutting out from the beach. 

“Just admit your loss.” Euryalus says, adjusting his hold to prevent Sthenelus from slipping free. “Word of it will not leave us three, I swear.” Now it is he who shoots a look at Diomedes, a twinkle in his eye.

“It would not be the first time.” Diomedes says. 

“Next time,” Sthenelus says, still thrashing. “We will race horses, and see who is left in the dust then-”

“Sthenelus.” Euryalus says. 

“Fine!”

“An odd way to say that you yield…”

“Must the words leave my lips for you to have mercy upon me?”

Euryalus presses him harder into the dust. 

“I yield!” Sthenelus grits out. 

Euryalus releases him, standing up and brushing the dust from his tunic with a grin. “A good match-”

“Fall upon your own sword, dog.” Sthenelus spits as he rises, grinning as well.

[adriles]

i light patroclus’ funeral pyre aflame & speak to his spirit for the final time in life to tell him i have finally avenged him before convincing some warriors to beat the living shit out of each other to win a mule

[doloneia]

rereading euryalus' one appearance in the funeral games and i can't get over how funny it is. epeus goes up. threatens to beat the everloving shit out of his opponent. nobody moves because how do you even respond to that. euryalus finally raises his hand. diomedes is apparently right behind him and hyping him up despite not volunteering to box this guy either he's content to sit on the sidelines for this. wraps his hands and everything while going "you got this bro!!! beat the shit out of him!!!"

and then euryalus gets knocked out with one hit like its a fucking cartoon

[regkatouargou]

Paus.2.30.10

[motions1ckn3ss]

i am once again asking for advice on greek mythology and my dissertation

can anyone recommend what they think to be the best translations of virgil's aeneid, euripides' orestes, and aeschylus' oresteia? i'll be researching them with a particular focus on nisus and euryalus, and orestes and pylades

(essentially what i'm asking is which translator really brings out the homoeroticism between their characters)

[captainfairygodmother]

"But I tell you bluntly and I mean it. I'm going to tear his flesh to ribbons and smash his bones. His family mourners better be standing by to take him away when I'm finished with him."

Okay then, Epeius...