#and then i found ctimene/eurylochus/polites

[yumeinati]

if ctimene/eurylochus/polites has 1 fan, that is me. if ctimene/eurylochus/polites has 0 fans, i am dead.

[the-unknown-fandom]

(MY) EPIC Headcanons

I love Jorge work so much (Suffering/Puppeteer are my favorites). I also like to thank OSP for giving a brief summary of the Odyssey.

After Odysseus kills/murders the suitors he spends a month relaxing with his son and Penelope.

Odysseus tells Telemachus about his Uncle Polites/Uncle Eurylochus.

Odysseus tells Telemachus about his adventures.

Circe becomes an aunt to Telemachus and a mother figure to Odysseus (Because I said so). Even though Circe doesn't come to Ithaca she sends letters to them.

I'd d like to think Odysseus was a heavy sleeper but became a light sleeper during his adventures.

During the song 'Underworld' Polites was singing open arms, but was holding the baby from the song 'The Infant and the Horse'.

When Ody first met Penelope he LITERALLY tucked a hair behind his ear. Penelope found it cute. Telemachus gets that trait whenever he is flustered & reminds Pene of his father.

Hermes is the Grandfather to Ody. (When researching how Hermes is related to Ody it was tricky and I gave up).

Penelope is the man in the relationship (Change my mind).

Odysseus was scared as shit to go near water because of Poseiden. Took him a few years to heal from that.

Odysseus doesn't know this, but Athena thought Odysseus as a son, a companion, someone closes to her. Even after their falling out, Athena goes out of her way to protect Odysseus. Which is shocking even to the gods. Gods aren't really attacted to mortals.

During Thunder Bringer Zeus actually consider to spare Odysseus crew if Odysseus was to sleep with him (whether he wanted to or not), but Hera intervened. Hera is very protective of men who are very faithful to their partners (Ex: Ody). Plus she knows Odysseus will always stay faithful to Penelope and she loves that about him.

Helena of Troy (after being rescued) had nightmares, even with her husband she's still scared that Paris or any of the trojans coming to get her back to Paris. Menelaus really wanted to rip Paris part by part because of the pain he caused to his wife.

During his childhood, Telemachus would always sleep next to his mother, Telemachus always feared that one of the suitors would violate his mother when he wasn't there to protect her.

Hermes gave Odysseus magic weed- Athena almost beat the shit outta him for that.

(In the Odyssey) Hermes did NOT like Calypso after what she did to Odysseus. Ares had to restrain him from going after Calypso.

Odysseus learned some flirting tips from Circe that he tried to use on Penelope (It didn't work, but he did get a kiss!), Penelope tried the same and Odysseus was a flustered mess.

Athena checks up on Ithaca once n' a while, Odysseus knows this and always left a window opened for the Goddess to watch over his family and kingdom.

While Poseiden was attacking Odysseus for blinding his son, half of it was because he was claimed by Athena, but now because Odysseus wasn't claimed by Athena anymore, Poseiden could do more harm.

Odysseus is a short king (that we almost stan ✨️), he was at the height of his father when he was in his early teens. Odysseus was recored as the shortest king of Ithaca, his son being only 2 inches higher than him.

Odysseus comforted his sister about Eury's death. Eurylochus was married to Odysseus younger sister, Ctimene, making Eurylochus Odysseus brother in law (Odysseus actually helped Eurylochus marry his sister, because he knew Eurylochus was the right and prefect husband for his sister.

(Will update this soon)

[thestellargoblin]

Okay, so lately I fell in love with "Before the coffee gets cold" books, currently reading "Tales from the cafe" (The Best Friends chaper broke me :) ) and I've been thinking a lot about and came up with an idea:

Before the coffee gets cold au Epic The Musical (and Odyssey a lil bit) fic

Here's the general concept, haven't figured out all the details yet, but it's been eating my brain so I decided to share it here:

Basically the cafe is called Ithaca (duh), it allows to travel in time. It works the same as in the book, same rules - like not being able to change the present or being able to meet only people who visited the cafe. Owners of it are Odysseus and Ctimene (my girl is here because let me have the nice things), who inherited it from their parents. Also Penelope and Eurylochus also work there, helping their partners.

Seven years (number may change) ago Odysseus and his best friend Polites went missing. Poli's body was found but nobody have seen Ody since he disappeared. He's considered dead by most of the people (not his family tho!!!)

Currently cafe is run by Ctimene, Penelope and Eurylochus (who is there and doesn't die because I say so, tho that might change), Ctimene taking the role of Kazu, pouring the coffee to the ones who want to time-travel. Telemachus, who was ten (or maybe younger? still figuring out timeline) when Ody went missing, is also there. Athena too, I imagine her being like maybe some sort of detective and family friend. Telemachus is trying to covince her to pick up searching for Ody again. Maybe Athena and Ody had their massive fallout soon before his disappearance?

Story would be probably heavely centered around Odysseus being missing. I imagine Telemachus traveling back in time to meet his father again. Like him going back in time with camera or something like that, probably like lying to past Ody and Pen that it's anniversary gift for future them or something like that. And Penelope traveling to the future because she want to believe he will come back but just it's been so hard for her lately that she desperately needs a proof for some comfort (but he's not the one she'll meet there :)). Also maybe future Odysseus traveling long back in time to Polites because he blames himself for his death? Something like that, not sure yet. I also kinda want Athena to time travel, maybe to the day of the argument? Again, still thinking. Also I want to somehow incomporate suitors, not sure how tho yet. Probably more timetravels, but these ones are the ones I have in my head right now.

Also. ALSO. The ghost lady on the chair (who didn't drink the coffee before it got cold while time traveling). Yeah, its Anticlea :). Yeah it happened while Ody was away :))).

That's probably all I have for now, but might elaborate on this soon!

[kyosino]

The Olive and the Laurel

[Written by Kyosino]

Years before the winds of war swept across Greece, Eurylochus, King of Same, and Ctimene, the younger sister of Odysseus, lived a life of quiet contentment in their kingdom. Their marriage, born of alliance and affection, was a union that strengthened ties between Ithaca and Same, while also uniting two hearts that shared a deep understanding of duty and love.

Ctimene had married Eurylochus not long after her brother Odysseus ascended as king of Ithaca. Though their marriage began as a political arrangement, it soon blossomed into a partnership rooted in mutual respect. Eurylochus admired Ctimene's intelligence and her sharp wit, while she found comfort in his steadfast nature and the quiet strength he brought to his rule.

Same was a prosperous island, known for its fertile fields and calm harbors. Under Eurylochus’s reign, it flourished as a place of peace and stability. Ctimene, having grown up in the shadow of her adventurous brother, found a new role as queen. She worked alongside Eurylochus to improve the lives of their people, overseeing trade and ensuring that Same remained a strong ally to Ithaca.

In their private moments, they would walk together along the cliffs overlooking the sea, talking of dreams and fears. Ctimene often spoke of her hopes for a family, while Eurylochus shared his desire to keep Same at peace, far from the conflicts that often plagued their world.

“You worry too much,” Ctimene would say, her hand resting lightly on his arm. “The gods have blessed us with peace. Let us enjoy it while we can.”

Eurylochus would smile, though the weight of kingship never fully left his shoulders. “Peace is fragile, my love. But as long as you stand beside me, I feel stronger to face whatever may come.”

That peace was shattered when messengers arrived bearing news of Helen's abduction and Menelaus’s call to arms. As one of the Achaean kings, Eurylochus was bound by the oaths sworn to Tyndareus to join the alliance against Troy. Though his heart ached at the thought of leaving Ctimene, he knew that his duty as a king and ally could not be ignored.

When he told her of his decision, they stood in the quiet of their chambers. The soft glow of the evening sun filtered through the windows, casting long shadows on the walls.

“I must go,” Eurylochus said, his voice steady but heavy with sorrow. “I have sworn an oath, and I cannot forsake it.”

Ctimene’s eyes filled with tears, though she nodded in understanding. “I knew this day might come. But it does not make it any easier.”

He took her hands in his, his gaze firm and unwavering. “You are my strength, Ctimene. While I am away, you will rule Same as you always have—with wisdom and grace. And when I return, we will have the life we dreamed of.”

She pressed her forehead to his, drawing comfort from his closeness. “I will wait for you, Eurylochus. No matter how long it takes.”

She watched as his ship sailed away, holding onto the image of his silhouette until it faded into the horizon.

A week later, amidst her duties as queen, Ctimene began to feel an unusual fatigue and bouts of nausea. At first, she dismissed it as stress from Eurylochus’s departure. But when her symptoms persisted, she sought the counsel of an elder healer, who confirmed what her heart already suspected—she was with child.

The news filled Ctimene with a bittersweet mix of joy and sorrow. She placed a hand on her belly, whispering, “You will know your father’s strength, little one. And you will see him again.”

The child growing within her became a beacon of hope and purpose. Though the war loomed like a storm over their lives, Ctimene resolved to carry on not only for the people of Same but for the child she now carried. She poured her energy into her duties, ensuring the island remained stable and strong.

In the quiet moments of the night, she would sit by the open window, gazing at the stars, and speak softly to her unborn child. “Your father is a good man,” she would say. “Brave and true. He will return to us, and we will be a family again.”

Though the war stretched on and news of the Achaean forces came only sporadically, Ctimene remained steadfast. The people of Same saw their queen’s strength and rallied behind her, unaware of the private hope she carried within her.

As the months passed, her belly grew, and with it, her resolve. She would teach her child of Eurylochus’s courage and love, ensuring that the bond they shared as a family would endure, no matter the distance or time.

Ctimene prayed to the gods daily, not only for the safe return of her husband but for the future of their child—a symbol of the love that sustained her through the darkest of days.

[just-a-mer]

"Yes. Polites had known me to be a siren since we were children before I was given legs. Eurylochus only found out by a fleeting comment from my sister, Ctimene." He explains, a fond expression crossing his face before it fades at the memory of how their lives had ended. "Of my crew, only those two knew until I had lost the ability to keep my legs."

“I don’t think I’ve seen a male siren before but… wait…. Are you who I think you are?”

-@siren-of-pearls

There's a moment of hesitance, as Odysseus remembers the last time his name was openly offered. Then he reminds himself that this was not an adversary but another siren. "Only if you're thinking of the king of Ithaca."