#Sister Mantos

[sneezemonster15]

You always so informed and smart in analyzing. Do not let hate get you down. Is there anything books you can recommended

That's so kind of you. Actually I constantly feel I know very little. Sometimes I feel like I will never have enough time to learn things that I want to learn. I am self assured about some things, but I second guess myself a lot more than you would think. Hehe.

Okay this is the second time I have gotten such a message. What hate though? There has been nothing like that in my asks. Just the usual.

What kind of book recs are you looking for? I am more of a fiction person and the recent book I read was a suspense thriller. Before that I was reading Camus. One of my favourite authors is Alexander McCall Smith. Reading his books is like lying down under the shade of a mahogany tree, while a bubbling brook flows alongside, as the rays of sun warm my cheeks, a gentle breeze blows and I just get lost in my thoughts. It's peaceful. I like his Sunday Philosophy Club series the best. I also like the Scotland Street series. The no 1 ladies detective agency series is also a good one. I like his humor, his humanity, his little observations about life, his generosity for his characters. Heh.

I like classics a lot. Chekhov is one of my favourites. I like Russian classics, although yeah, they can get quite depressing. But like, there's no match for the content. I also like Austen and Bronte sisters. Yeah, I know it's cliche, but I love Jane Eyre, despite all its problems. The chapter where Helen died haunts me still...

I happen to love O Henry and Maupassant. Reading their stories is just so inspiring and entertaining. I also love Manto and Dahl.

I also read a lot in my native language, it really has some of the best literature in the world. I also write poetry when the mood strikes. But I doubt that counts here.

[hannahhook7744]

Elle of Tirulia Headcanons;

Trigger warnings: Child abandonment, car accidents, paralysis, body modification, implied ableism, etc.

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Elle's full name is Elle Corinne Athanasiou of Tirulia.

She is Eric and Ariel's adopted daughter.

When she was 3, she got in a horrible car accident that caused her to lose her ability to walk. When she woke up her bio parents were gone. Eric and Ariel adopted her not long after.

This caused her develop severe Amaxophobia. She only gets over this fear after meeting Jace Badun (her future boyfriend) after descendants 3. 

She is 16 years old.

She was not born a mermaid but Triton did give her the ability to transform into one. This has not cured her paralysis, however, as she still requires assistance to get around.

She has two sisters—Melody (age 26 by d3) and Harmony (age 6 by d3).

She has roughly 12 direct cousins—Tsunami, Míngzé, Reyna, Wilhelm, Arabella, Cordelia, Avisa, Flip, Shelly, Finn, Fluke, and Nessie—and several more indirect cousins including but not limited to Mal, Hadie, Uma, Jonas, Edith, Herkie/Hyllus, Therimachus, Creontiades, Ophitus, Deicoon, Alexiares and Anicetus, Telephus, Tlepolemus, Macaria, Eucleia (girl), Pandaie,  and Manto. (The kids after Edith all belong to Hercules and Meg. Last four are girls).

She takes a lot after her mother and gets along with her a lot more than she does with her dad who worries too much in her opinion.

She is a stubborn, hopeful, creative, and optimistic but lonely girl.

After meeting Jace Badun, Elle starts feeling more normal because he and his friends (The Badun Detective Agency) don't treat her like she's made of class or like she's stupid. And they ask her if she wants help instead of just grabbing her wheelchair like most people do.

She loves both physical painting, drawing, and coloring as well as digital painting, drawing, and coloring.

She also likes interior designing, app/website designing, and architecture.

Her favorite colors are teal, light blue, pink, and purple.

She is a mostly reasonable person.

Elle is also the one who ends up designing the Auradon Badun Detective Agency base.

She also has a service dog who she named 'Waves' and several fish friends like the turtle that she rides while under water 'Turdor'.

Eventually after she and Jace get married, they go on to have one child—a son named Timothy Emmet Badun of Tirulia, who goes by Tim for short.

She also becomes a part time grief counselor.

Elle like her many cousins and her sisters knows languages.

She also likes gaming.

She also adores Edith and Hadie when she meets them.

[underrated-lovers-of-apollo-poll]

Round 3: Poll 2

*Please Read*

I advise everyone to read each contestant's story to get a well-rounded understanding of each entry. I urge you to not just vote for the one "you know best". I have everyone's stories/reasons why they should win under the cut.

(Rhoeo art by @amiti-art)

Propaganda:

Manto

What's The Love Story?

She's Tiresias's daughter!

She was brought to Delphi as a slave initially, but Apollo made her a priestess of Delphi! They had a son named Mopsus, and when Apollo instructed her to establish a new oracle, told her to marry the first man she saw after leaving Delphi.

She did just that and her husband guided her to Claros where she founded the oracle of Apollo Clarios.

Additionally, she was present when Niobe insulted Leto & her kids, and advised her to ask for forgiveness.

Finally, a guy tried to assault Manto on her couch and Apollo appeared and straight-up murdered him for the transgression. Protective King >>>>

Why Should They Win?

Apollo wingmaning his girlfriends >>>> Iconic

Kids?

One - Mopsus. He was a seer & diviner, and officiated Apollo's temple at Claros.

Rhoeo

What's The Love Story?

Her dad was THE worst and when he found out she was pregnant he didn't believe her that the father of the baby was a god so he put her in a wooden chest and threw into the sea. Jokes on him because Apollo was baby's father so Rhoeo made it safely to Delos. She gave birth to Anius and placed him on the alter in Apollo's temple and asked him to save the baby if he was truly his (idk why he needed saving tbh, the myth does not specify this. I headcanon that he was born too early)

Apollo then took Anius and not only saved him but also started to raise and mentor him.

Rhoeo later married Zarex who adopted Anius so our boy had 3 parents, good for him. And there are no myths about her dying a horrible death so she probably had a long and happy life (unlike some other lovers of Apollo 🙃)

Also around the same time Rhoeo got thrown into the sea in that wooden chest, while her sisters were watching over their dad's wine, it got destroyed by the swines. The sisters were so terrified of their father they decided to jump of the cliff but Apollo saved them and turned them into goddesses.

Why Should They Win?

I think Apollo truly loved her not only as a lover but as a friend too. It was not a one night stand like often happens in the myths. He loved her enough to save not only her and their son but also her sisters (like come on he turned them into goddesses). He let her live on his sacred island. And he loved her enough to let her go. While gods are often very possessive of their lovers (Apollo included, rip Koronis), he had no problem with Rhoeo moving on and getting married. I like to think that they stayed good friends and Apollo was very happy that she found such a great guy like Zarex to marry.

Kids?

Anius

[creative-pens]

Namrata Goyal: A Visionary Leader in Aviation, Film, and Philanthropy

Born on September 4, 1990, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Namrata Goyal is celebrated as the daughter of Indian business magnate Naresh Goyal, renowned as the owner of Jet Airways, one of India’s premier private airlines. Naresh Goyal, a prominent figure in Indian business circles, founded Jet Airways in 1993 with initial support from Tail Winds Incorporated, Isle of Man, thus initiating a remarkable journey in aviation history. His entrepreneurial prowess led to Jet Airways’ successful IPO in 2005, catapulting him to the ranks of India’s wealthiest individuals, as noted by Forbes magazine.

Namrata Goyal, born to Naresh Goyal and Anita Goyal, and sister to Nivaan Goyal, has left an indelible mark in her own right. Educated at ESADE Business School, she emerged as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the aviation industry, echoing her father’s legacy while charting her unique course. Holding the esteemed position of Executive Vice President for Revenue Management and Network Planning at Jet Airways, Namrata’s influence extends far beyond the airline’s confines.

In her role, Namrata orchestrates strategic and operational facets, navigating the complex waters of network development, pricing strategies, and revenue optimization. Her adept leadership has propelled Jet Airways to expand its domestic and international footprint, enhancing profitability and overall performance.

Beyond aviation, Namrata is a versatile individual, equally at home in the realms of film production and social activism. As co-founder and director of Moxie Entertainment, a film production company, she champions the creation of meaningful and impactful content, with projects like Masaan, Zubaan, Rukh, and Manto garnering critical acclaim and awards.

Namrata’s commitment to social causes is equally commendable. As co-founder and trustee of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, she showcases Indian cinema and culture globally. Additionally, she serves as co-founder and president of the Mijwan Welfare Society, an NGO focusing on rural community development and empowerment in Uttar Pradesh.

Namrata actively supports causes like the Aseem Foundation for acid attack victims and organizations like UNICEF, Smile Foundation, and Save the Children, embodying compassion and activism in equal measure.

Recognized for her achievements, Namrata features in prestigious lists like Forbes India 30 Under 30 and Fortune India 40 Under 40. She has been honored with the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian award for women in India, and the Women Achievers Award from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.

Her philanthropic spirit and leadership inspire young women and aspiring entrepreneurs, shaping a brighter future for India and beyond. Namrata Goyal, with her vision, creativity, and compassion, leaves an enduring legacy in aviation, film, and humanitarian endeavors, touching lives and hearts around the world.

[newslime]

Namrata Goyal: A Visionary Leader in Aviation, Film, and Philanthropy

Born on September 4, 1990, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Namrata Goyal is celebrated as the daughter of Indian business magnate Naresh Goyal, renowned as the owner of Jet Airways, one of India’s premier private airlines. Naresh Goyal, a prominent figure in Indian business circles, founded Jet Airways in 1993 with initial support from Tail Winds Incorporated, Isle of Man, thus initiating a remarkable journey in aviation history. His entrepreneurial prowess led to Jet Airways’ successful IPO in 2005, catapulting him to the ranks of India’s wealthiest individuals, as noted by Forbes magazine.

Namrata Goyal, born to Naresh Goyal and Anita Goyal, and sister to Nivaan Goyal, has left an indelible mark in her own right. Educated at ESADE Business School, she emerged as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the aviation industry, echoing her father’s legacy while charting her unique course. Holding the esteemed position of Executive Vice President for Revenue Management and Network Planning at Jet Airways, Namrata’s influence extends far beyond the airline’s confines.

In her role, Namrata orchestrates strategic and operational facets, navigating the complex waters of network development, pricing strategies, and revenue optimization. Her adept leadership has propelled Jet Airways to expand its domestic and international footprint, enhancing profitability and overall performance.

Beyond aviation, Namrata is a versatile individual, equally at home in the realms of film production and social activism. As co-founder and director of Moxie Entertainment, a film production company, she champions the creation of meaningful and impactful content, with projects like Masaan, Zubaan, Rukh, and Manto garnering critical acclaim and awards.

Namrata’s commitment to social causes is equally commendable. As co-founder and trustee of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, she showcases Indian cinema and culture globally. Additionally, she serves as co-founder and president of the Mijwan Welfare Society, an NGO focusing on rural community development and empowerment in Uttar Pradesh. Namrata actively supports causes like the Aseem Foundation for acid attack victims and organizations like UNICEF, Smile Foundation, and Save the Children, embodying compassion and activism in equal measure.

Recognized for her achievements, Namrata features in prestigious lists like Forbes India 30 Under 30 and Fortune India 40 Under 40. She has been honored with the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian award for women in India, and the Women Achievers Award from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.

Her philanthropic spirit and leadership inspire young women and aspiring entrepreneurs, shaping a brighter future for India and beyond. Namrata Goyal, with her vision, creativity, and compassion, leaves an enduring legacy in aviation, film, and humanitarian endeavors, touching lives and hearts around the world.

[apollosgiftofprophecy]

Don't worry sir, as your Pythia I got your back :)

Successful Lovers:

Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Polyhymnia, Melpomene, Thalia, Terpsichore, Urania, Boreas, Branchus, Rhoeo, Ourea, Evadne, Thero, Cyrene, Admetus, Hecuba, Hyrie/Thyrie, Melia, Iapis, Aethusa, Acacallis, Chrysothemis, Corycia, Choine (you know that mortal who snagged both you and Lord Hermes), Thyia, Othreis, Stilbe, Syllis, Amphissa, Aria, Arsinoe, whomever-the-fuck Trophonius's mom was, Hypermnestra (and possibility her husband? you have yet to spill on that one), Manto, Parthenope, Phthia (one of the previous Pythias), Procleia, Helenus, Hippolytus of Sicyon (not your sister's Hippolytus), and Psamathe.

That's 42 successes Apollo. and well, compared to the unsuccesses...

Hyacinthus (CONFIDENTIAL - ONLY FOR APOLLO'S EYES: my lord, there is evidence that he's still alive. there is an item that can be used to bring him back. *eyes a certain fleece*), Cyparissus, Coronis, Adonis, and Phorbas.

I'd say you have a pretty good record :3

Being Apollos Sister is a full time job

I have try to stop him from falling for someone who is probably going to hurt him (which usually fails)

And then I have to commit murder when they inevitably hurt him

[speaknahuatl]

Sister Mantos

[mitambor]

YANGA + Sister Mantos at La Cita, Los Angeles, Ca Thursday January 24, 2019

[longlistshort]

Tricky feat. Martina Topley-Bird- When We Die

Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (5/17-5/20/18)-

Thursday

MOCA Music, a free (with RSVP) night of musical performances at The Geffen Contemporary location, will feature THE MARIAS, Jarina De Marco, Sister Mantos, and a DJ set by Chulita Vinyl club

Ariel Pink is playing at The Wiltern with DIIV opening

The Broad and X-TRA are hosting a discussion of artist Joseph Beuys with NY writer Lynne Tillman and LA visual artist Kerry Tribe ($15)

Dead Horses are opening for Horse Feathers at the Bootleg Theater

Artists Taisha Paggett and Ashley Hunt will be discussing their individual work and ongoing collaboration at Art+Practice

Aïsha Devi is performing at the Echoplex with GILA and bod opening

Friday

Tricky is performing at The Fonda Theatre with Young Magic opening

LACMA is hosting a free screening of American Animals with a conversation with writer/director Bart Layton and actor Blake Jenner to follow

Vita and the Woolf are opening for The Lighthouse and the Whaler at Moroccan Lounge

Generacion Suicida are playing at The Hi Hat with The Wraith and Tenement Rats

Peter Hook & The Light are playing at The Wiltern

Saturday

Off the 405, The Getty's free music night, is back with Allah-Las

Annenberg Space for Photography is having an after hours night (6-9pm), a chance to check out the exhibit Not an Ostrich: And Other Images from America’s Library, as well as enjoy some food and music (free but register)

Artist Matthew Day Jackson will be in conversation with LAXART Executive Director Hamza Walker at Hauser & Wirth

Arcana Books is hosting a book signing and a discussion of the work of artist Sister Corita Kent

Reptaliens are playing at The Hi Hat with HOTT MT and Samira Winter opening

Mute Swan are playing with Young Lovers, Blue Velvet Drapes, Take Pictures, and Birds of Bad Weather at Lot 1 Cafe

Sunday

Spend part of your day enjoying the outdoors and checking out some artwork at the Beverly Hills Art Show (free, also on Saturday)

Once a year for Museums of the Arroyo Day, six museums offer free admission- The Gamble House, Heritage Square, LA Police Museum, Lummis Home, Pasadena Museum of History, and The Autry

Dum Dum Zine's L.A. Zine Week Kick Off Party is happening at The Hi Hat with performances by Sheer, dimber, Cheekface, Taleen Kali, Magic Wands, live readings, literary prizes and more

Color TV are playing at Junior High with River Gods and The City Hall

[fiveminguses]

(Sister Mantos)

[sarah-slater]

https://sistermantos.bandcamp.com/

[thesparkmag-blog]

"The video celebrates the beauty of the brown body, and is a montage of hair, skin, femme energy and hallucinogenic floral bursts of fecundity. In our socio cultural moment, where white supremacy is grasping even more power and racists are having too much damn time on the screen, this video stands as a visual poem of resistance. It is a love letter to all the brown bodies living on this planet, a reminder of their beauty and their power." 

Watch the latest video from LA's Sister Mantos "QUEMAME"

[elmundotech]

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[ebonetnoir]

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Libro Di M. Gio Boccaccio Delle Donne Illustri Tradotto Per Messer Giuseppe Betussi. Con Una Additione Fatta, Dal Medesimo Delle Donne Famose Dal Tipo Di M. Giovanni Fino à I Giorni Nostri & Alcune Altre State Per Inanzi, Con La Vita Del Boccaccio, & La Tavola Di Tutte L'historie, & Cose Principali Che Nell'opra Si Contengono. All'illustriss. S. Camilla Pallauicina Marchese Di Corte Maggiore. In Vineggia M D LVIII RARE, ITALIAN LANGUAGE ILLUSTRATED Publisher: Francesco e gli Imperatori, Veneggia (Venice) Copyright: 1558

--ABOUT THIS ITEM-- Item Dimensions: 6.0 inches x 4.5 inches Boccaccio's On Famous Women (De claris mulieribus) is a remarkable work that contains the lives of one hundred and six women in myth and history, ranging from Eve to Boccaccio's contemporary, Queen Giovanna I of Naples. It is the first collection of women's biographies ever written. Boccaccio composed it at Certaldo in 1361-62 and revised it in various stages to the end of his life in 1375. He dedicated it to Andrea Acciaiuoli, countess of Altavilla in the kingdom of Naples and sister of Niccolò Acciaiuoli, the grand seneschal of Queen Giovanna I. In his preface, the author states that the biographies of illustrious men had been written often by a number of excellent writers, and he cited his hero Petrarch's Lives of Famous Men (De viris illustribus) as an example. No one, however, had ever done the same for women. Boccaccio, therefore, presents a wide variety of women from antiquity to his own time, offering their lives as both moral exemplar and entertaining reading. On Famous Women is the earliest source of women's biography in the West and has had a long and distinguished publication career and literary influence. The famous women included are: 1. Eve, the first woman in the Bible 2. Semiramis, queen of the Assyrians 3. Opis, wife of Saturn 4. Juno, goddess of the Kingdoms 5. Ceres, goddess of the harvest and queen of Sicily 6. Minerva 7. Venus, queen of Cyprus 8. Isis, queen, and goddess of Egypt 9. Europa, queen of Crete 10. Libya, queen of Libya 11 and 12. Marpesia and Lampedo, queens of the Amazons 13. Thisbe, a Babylonian maiden 14. Hypermnestra, queen of the Argives and priestess of Juno 15. Niobe, queen of Thebes 16. Hypsipyle, queen of Lemnos 17. Medea, queen of Colchis 18. Arachne of Colophon 19 and 20. Orithyia and Antiope, queens of the Amazons 21. Erythraea or Heriphile, a Sibyl 22. Medusa, daughter of Phorcus 23. Iole, daughter of the king of the Aetolians 24. Deianira, wife of Hercules 25. Jocasta, queen of Thebes 26. Almathea or Deiphebe, a Sibyl 27. Nicostrata, or Carmenta, daughter of King Ionius 28. Procris, wife of Cephalus 29. Argia, wife of Polynices and daughter of King Adrastus 30. Manto, daughter of Tiresias 31. The wives of the Minyans 32. Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons 33. Polyxena, daughter of King Priam 34. Hecuba, queen of the Trojans 35. Cassandra, daughter of King Priam of Troy 36. Clytemnestra, queen of Mycenae 37. Helen of Troy, whose abduction by Paris began the Trojan War 38. Circe, daughter of the Sun 39. Camilla, queen of the Volscians 40. Penelope, wife of Ulysses 41. Lavinia, queen of Laurentum 42. Dido, or Elissa, queen of Carthage 43. Nicaula, queen of Ethiopia 44. Pamphile, daughter of Platea 45. Rhea Ilia, a Vestal Virgin 46. Gaia Cyrilla (Tanaquil), wife of King Tarquinius Priscus 47. Sappho, woman of Lesbos and poet 48. Lucretia, wife of Collatinus 49. Tamyris, queen of Scythia 50. Leaena, a courtesan 51. Athaliah, queen of Jerusalem 52. Cloelia, a Roman maiden 53. Hippo, a Greek woman 54. Megullia Dotata 55. Veturia, a Roman matron 56. Thamyris, daughter of Micon 57. Artemisia, queen of Caria 58. Verginia, virgin and daughter of Virginius 59. Eirene, daughter of Cratinus 60. Leontium 61. Olympias, queen of Macedonia 62. Claudia, a Vestal Virgin 63. Virginia, wife of Lucius Volumnius 64. Flora, goddess of flowers and wife of Zephyrus 65. A young Roman woman 66. Marcia, daughter of Varro 67. Sulpicia, wife of Quintus Fulvius Flaccus 68. Harmonia, daughter of Gelon, son of Hiero II of Syracuse 69. Busa of Canosa di Puglia 70. Sophonisba, queen of Numidia 71. Theoxena, daughter of Prince Herodicus 72. Berenice, queen of Cappadocia 73. The Wife of Orgiagon the Galatian 74. Tertia Aemilia, wife of the elder Africanus 75. Dripetrua, queen of Laodice 76. Sempronia, daughter of Gracchus 77. Claudia Quinta, a Roman woman 78. Hypsicratea, Queen of Pontus 79. Sempronia, a Roman Woman 80. The Wives of the Cimbrians 81. Julia, daughter of the dictator Julius Caesar 82. Portia, daughter of Cato Uticensis 83. Curia, wife of Quintus Lucretius 84. Hortensia, daughter of Quintus Hortensius 85. Sulpicia, wife of Cruscellio 86. Cornificia, a poet 87. Mariamme, queen of Judaea 88. Cleopatra, queen of Egypt 89. Antonia, daughter of Antony 90. Agrippina, wife of Germanicus 91. Paulina, a Roman woman 92. Agrippina, mother of the Emperor Nero 93. Epicharis, a freedwoman 94. Pompeia Paulina, wife of Seneca 95. Poppaea Sabina, wife of Nero 96. Triaria, wife of Lucius Vitellius 97. Proba, wife of Adelphus 98. Faustina Augusta 99. Symiamira, woman of Emesa 100. Zenobia, queen of Palmyra 101. Joan, an Englishwoman, and Pope 102. Irene, Empress of Constantinople 103. Gualdrada, a Florentine maiden 104. Constance, Empress of Rome and queen of Sicily 105. Camiola, a Sienese widow 106. Joanna, queen of Jerusalem and Sicily

[piristephes]

Ode à Panatenéia / Ode to Panathenaea

PORTUGUESE

I - Nascida

Para ti, ó Palas Atena, teço estas palavras em singela homenagem Tu, Sábia Senhora, nascida da fronte altíssima de Zeus imortal Já portando armadura de bronze e ouro, a égide sendo-lhe herança Mesmo Hélio Hiperiônida cessou seu caminho para assistir tua chegada E os mares profundos e desconhecidos se abalaram com sua visagem A Deusa auxiliadora de mortais havia nascido, presenteando-nos dês o Olimpo

II - A Deusa da Sabedoria

E em tua honra inigual a Deusa jurou diante dos imortais irmãos e irmãs Jamais unir-se em amores, as artes jubilosas de Afrodite, pois seus olhos Glaucos e cheios de fulgor como são, miram com amor apenas às artes tuas, Os belicosos conhecimentos, a astúcia e a sabedoria como suas províncias Atena jurou-os proteger e seu manto sobre mortais erguer, sobre aqueles que Partilhassem de seu apreço pelo divino saber, pelo seu divino benfazer.

III - Na Gigantomaquia

A forte e sábia Deusa combateu-o em terras trácias, o Cuspidor de Chamas, O atroz Encélado, filho da Terra e do Abismo, terrível e poderoso gigante  Ferozes golpes de lança e escudo foram trocados, com Atena astuta rebatendo As investidas da fera profana. A egíde cobrindo-lhe contra o ataque e a lança Cuja ponta arrancou-lhe o ícor, forçando-o a recuar da Sagrada Deusa armada A Olhos-Cinza o encerrou sob uma montanha e, vitoriosa, alto Atena bradou.

IV - Atena

Em paz nos tempos, a boa Deusa inspira mortais no belo exercício do amor às Coisas sábias que constroem a vida. Criamos, tecemos, pensamos e refletimos Pelas bençãos de Sábia Atena, que tece mentes com hábeis mãos divinas, Os mortais sobre a terra despontam em criação e a mais nobre reflexão Mãe da Oliveira, com a lança coberta de azeite e argutos olhos de coruja Mesmo a górgona empalidece frente à tua presença e sua eterna sapiência.  Por isso, hoje e sempre, dizemos: Khaire Athena!

ENGLISH

I - Born

For you, O Palas Athena, I weave these words in simple homage Thou, Wise Lady, born from the towering forehead of immortal Zeus Already wearing armor of bronze and gold, the aegis your heirloom Even Helios Hyperionides ceased his path to assist your arrival And the deep unknownwable seas were shaken by your sight The mortal-loving Goddess was born, giving us blessings from Olympus

II - The Goddess of Wisdom

And in unequal honour the Goddess swore before the immortal brothers and sisters To never lay in love, the joyful arts of Aphrodite, for her eyes Glaucous and full of radiance as they are, gaze with love only to Her arts, The bellicose knowledge, cunning and wisdom as the provinces of Her own Athena swore to protect them and her mantle over mortals to rise, over those who Share the same love for knowledge divine, Her utmost holy virtues.

III - On the Gigantomachy

The strong and wise Goddess fought him in Thracian lands, the Flame-Breather, The atrocious Enceladus, son of Earth and the Abyss, a terrible and mighty giant Fierce spear and shield blows were exchanged, with cunning Athena swinging back The onslaught of the unholy beast. The aegis covering her against the attack and the spear The tip of which tore off the ichor, forcing him to retreat from the armed Holy Goddess The Gray-Eyed One shut him under a mountain and, victorious, loud Athena cried.

IV - Athena

In peace times, the good Goddess inspires mortals in the beautiful exercise of love for Wise things that build life. We create, weave, think and reflect by the blessings of Wise Athena, who weaves minds with skilful divine hands, The mortals on earth thrive in creation and the noblest reflection Mother of the Olive Tree, with her spear covered in oil and sharp owl eyes Even the gorgon pales before your presence and your eternal wisdom.

That's why, today and always, we say: Khaire Athena!

 Celebrating the Panathenaea, I hope this honours the Goddess, as we celebrate her birth and blessings on humankind. May we all honour Athena, the great daughter of Zeus. A protector, a saviour, an inspiring teacher and a healer. Praise the Goddess and good festival on this weekend!

[inquartata30]

Thaia’s Family

Thanks to the fantastic @skyllianhamster​ we get to meet Thaia’s fam! Her father, mother, and three sisters.

First up, Thaia, the character most people are familiar with:

Full Name: Althaia Kallistrate

Other Names: Dash (callsign), Waterbug, Karyote

Born: 1882 CE, Kunoura, Republic of Armali, Thessia

Occupation: commando, shipwright, astrophysicist 

Distinguishing Features: partial set of white commando tattoos around her eyes, small scar on her crest line from head butting a bully as a child, notch scar on her left jaw from falling on a rock, matching scars below her ribcage and on her back from metal debris

Personality: Thaia is the youngest of four, an unabashed flirt, swears a lot, and gregarious. She does have somewhat of a temper, but she’s usually good at keeping control of it, save for a few extenuating circumstances. She also has a not-so-hidden tendency to turn into a six-two ball of anxiety when people she loves are in danger. 

Bondmate(s): Lexi T’Perro

Children: Anahera Kallistrate, Zahra Kallistrate, Carian T’Perro, Aella T’Perro

Story Appearances: Tessellation (Tessera) A Valuable Learning Opportunity (by @dr-jekyl​) Cartreesian Coordinates Handful of Water The Scenic Route Approach Vector

The rest of Thaia’s family under the cut:

Next up, Thaia’s father, Sula:

Full Name: Sula Calfuray

Other Names: Suul (call sign)

Born: 1332 CE, Kathuomalai, Republic of Armali, Thessia

Occupation: Systems Engineer

Distinguishing Features: faded commando tattoos, tall, willowy

Personality: Sula is outgoing, forthright, yet mostly easygoing. She has a temper, but it’s softened over the centuries and now it usually takes a while to truly get her angry. Will troll any of her daughters at any given opportunity and they really wish she wouldn’t. Sula is also often a ball of anxiety when it comes to her children and their safety. However, her children don’t know *how* deep her anxiety runs and she intends to keep it that way.

Parents: Aysu Calfuray (mother), Talyth Manto (father; krogan)

Siblings: Jarah Calfuray

Bondmate(s): Indah Kallistrate (dissolved 1904 CE); [REDACTED]

Children: Safira Calfuray, Meir Calfuray, Eirian Calfuray, Althaia Kallistrate

Story Appearances: Tessellation (Tessera) Cartreesian Coordinates The Scenic Route Approach Vector

Next, Thaia’s mother, Indah:

Full Name: Indah Kallistrate

Other Names: Karkin (callsign)

Born: 1133 CE, Kunoura, Republic of Armali, Thessia

Occupation: Professor of Literature, Poet

Distinguishing Features: large back tattoo of a lysthanama (Thessian manta) in blue biotics-reactive ink, tall, ripped like a commando 

Personality: Indah is well-spoken, choosing her words with both precision and melody in mind. She maintains a highly active lifestyle, rowing on the ocean daily, along with a weightlifting routine. She tends to be a source of calm and patience when in a room, a trait highly necessary when raising little blue blurs of energy like her youngest daughter.

Parents: Asteria Kallistrate (mother), Drau Gera (father; krogan)

Siblings: None

Bondmate(s): Sula Calfuray (1683-1884 CE); Aulus Corium (1899-1904 CE)

Story Appearances: A Gift of Mud and Flowers The Scenic Route Approach Vector

Next, Thaia’s oldest sister, Safira:

Full Name: Safira Calfuray

Other Names: Regent (callsign)

Born: 1780 CE, Kunoura, Republic of Armali, Thessia

Occupation: Hydrologist, Agricultural Engineer

Distinguishing Features: fading commando tattoos

Personality: Fashionista who dispenses advice kindly, haughty at times, surprisingly loves a good practical joke, highly protective of her family, well-spoken.

Bondmate(s): Jirou Anaxo (salarian; d. 2180 CE)

Children: Auri Calfuray (b. 2175 CE), Basya Calfuray (b. 2178 CE)

Story Appearances: Tessellation The Scenic Route Approach Vector

Next, Thaia’s second oldest sister, Meir:

Full Name: Meir Calfuray

Other Names: Topside (callsign)

Born: 1810 CE, Kunoura, Republic of Armali, Thessia

Occupation: Commando

Distinguishing Features: commando tattoos, scar on her arm from flying glass, scar on her calf from an errant fishhook, a stylized compass tattoo on her right shoulder blade

Personality: Meir is loud and brash, shameless, teases those whom she loves but never in a way that punches down, highly career motivated.

Story Appearances: Tessellation The Scenic Route Approach Vector

Last, Thaia’s third oldest sister, Eirian:

Full Name: Eirian Calfuray

Other Names: None

Born: 1844 CE, Kunoura, Republic of Armali, Thessia

Current Occupation: Primary School Teacher

Former Occupation(s): Art Historian, Geologist, Surveyor, Art Recovery Specialist

Distinguishing Features: perpetual almost-but-not-quite smirk

Personality: Eirian is nearly as well-spoken as Safira but only while working, has loved all her jobs despite her apparent job-hopping, sensitive though she hides it most of the time. Absolutely killer at Kepesh-Yakshi. None of her sisters will play against her anymore. Ever.

Bondmate(s): [redacted]

Children: [redacted]

Story Appearances: Tessellation The Scenic Route Cartreesian Coordinates