#cretian mythology

[mythosborn]

# MYTHOSBORN : INDEPENDENT, SELECTIVE & PRIVATE PORTRAYAL OF MYTHOLOGY BASED MUSES, FROM GREEK MYTHOLOGY. NOT INFLUENCED BY ANY MODERN RETELLINGS OR PORTRAYALS, PURELY MYTH AND HEADCANON BASED. TRIGGERING MATERIALS AHEAD, PROCEED WITH CAUTION. adored by shelley — 30, pst, low to medium activity.

✧ — NAVIGATE BLOG : carrd » wishlist » memes . ✧ — ALSO AT : @axewon ( johanna mason ) » @lorestold ( general multimuse ) » @queenwolved ( hayley marshall & elena micahels dual muse ) » @allqueen ( hera ) » & @fonsmors ( persephone )

muses and rules temporarily under the cut:

001. this is a highly headcanon based blog for muses from greek mythos, both god and mortal. due to the themes featured in greek mythology, including in hera's own stories and the way that she takes her anger out on mortals, there are triggering themes featured here, so minors, please don't interact. this is not my main blog, and i can often be found on @lorestold, which is my main blog. when i'm not here, find me there!

002. as mentioned, this blog is not my main priority, but for my sake of mind, it's a mutuals only blog that i consider low activity. if i don't follow for follow, but if we are mutuals, please know i do want to write with you at some point!

003. this blog uses the beta editor only, so please use trim reblogs when replying to things with me, otherwise i won't be able to cut them properly. as far as formatting go, i generally use small text and icons of my own making, using a psd from @calisources and a border by @creationcolors & @jaynedits combined. don't take and use anywhere, especially without permission.

004. greek mythology is really triggering and it never shies away from the darker aspects of it, even the more . . . wild ones, if you will. this portrayal will not water them down either, so please take care when following.

005. as far as my portrayal, i don't take any influence from any interpretations of hera outside of mythology itself, and my own headcanons and thoughts. i don't follow anything from percy jackson, from any modern retellings or anything else, so please don't assume when it comes to my portrayal.

006. please send me memes! tag me in things!! approach me about shipping! i love the idea of exploring things, but chemistry's required. that said though, sending memes is the best way to test the waters!

007. there's more i'm sure, but i can't think of what, so just keep an eye on things. basic rpc etiquette applies though, so please just be a good person and we'll get along fine.

MUSES.

✧ — selene, goddess of the moon. » margot robbie.

✧ — nyx, goddess of the night » mila kunis.

✧ — demeter, goddess of the harvest » emily blunt.

✧ — hecate, goddess of witchcraft » katie mcgrath.

✧ — cassandra, trojan priestess » melisa asli pamuk.

✧ — andromache, trojan princess » hande erçel.

✧ — helen, spartan queen » lili reinhart.

✧ — amphitrite, queen of the sea » kiera knightley.

✧ — thetis, nereid » penelope cruz.

✧ — briseis, trojan princess » demet ozdemir.

✧ — aphrodite, goddess of sex, beauty and lust » adelaide kane.

✧ — artemis, goddess of the hunt » alexandra daddario.

✧ — athena, goddess of wisdom » marie avgeropoulos.

✧ — ariadne, cretian princess » phoebe dynevor.

[metanoiyed-archive]

Ariadne - Goddess of the Labryinth, Fertilty, Childbirth, and Marriage.

Who is Ariadne the mythological princess?

Let’s review:

Ariadne’s myth is from Minoan Crete, where she is known for helping Athenian Theseus defeat the Minotaur and escape the Labryinth. Theseus abandons her on the shores of Naxos — why, we can’t be sure, but it’s likely because by helping Theseus she betrayed her home, and to do so was seen as terrible.

From here, the myth splits. Some versions say Dionysus married her from the shores of Naxos and they traveled teaching the art of wine making. In some versions of the myth, Ariadne is immortal - either made that way by Dionysus, or simply is - and they continue to travel still. In other versions, she dies of old age and Dionysus, when he goes to retrieve his mother from the Underworld, retrieves Ariadne as well and raises her to immortality. There is a version of the myth where Ariadne was dropped ashore Cyprus by Theseus because she was heavily pregnant but he was washed out to sea, and she dies of childbirth and had a shrine dedicated to her.

Who is Ariadne the Goddess?

Let’s review:

Ariadne is likely a Cretian Goddess from Minoan Crete. There’s theories of the Ariadne in the story being her avatar, her high priestess, or a non-deified version of her. Cults of Ariadne spread from Crete to Cyprus (where as I mention below, it’s traditional for her to be venerated next to Aphrodite) to Argos, to Naxos and other Greek Islands. Her name also means “most holy,”

Attributes and Symbols of Ariadne

Ariadne was often venerated with these symbols. Additionally, she was traditionally venerated with Aphrodite on Cyprus.

- vegetation

- mazes

- paths

- fertility

- wine

- snakes

- passion

- bulls

- lions

- thread

- cranes

- ivy

Devotional Acts/Worship/Offerings

What do you offer Ariadne? Historically, young men used to offer her a ritual where they would imitate the labors of childbirth. I’ve got a few different options for you if you’re not feeling that one. (Some of these are historical offerings, not UPG, please keep that in mind, I wouldn’t write “ecstasy like trances” otherwise, also, please be safe when offering things to Gods, because the ancients really were whack.)

- Ritual dancing

- Ecstasy-like trances

- Honey

- Milk

- Mead

- Wine

- Grapes

- Fruit

- Bread

- Saytyr imagery

Yeah, yeah, people used to pray to Ariadne for childbirth and love and all that. What can you pray to Ariadne for now?

Well, you can still pray to Ariadne for assistance with love, childbirth and such — she is the wife of Dionysus, after all, and He loved Her enough to make Her His wife! But, what else does Ariadne do for us? Who did she lead out of hardship?

Theseus.

Out of the labyrinth, she lead him with the thread, she provided his sword. To Ariadne, you can pray for help with hardships. For guidance out of a “maze”. If you feel as if you’re lost, she can help you.

A Prayer to Ariadne to Find Ones Way Out Of Difficulty

Fun Fact: Though it’s probably not right, some mythology equates her with the Roman Prosperpina (or, apparently, because I guess classics can’t get their opinion straight) but most (by most I mean literally all except like one place) equate her with Libera. But the one or two Proseperina equivalents kind of solidified my private UPG theory that with her maiden-like and gentle presence, her and Persephone would get along often.

Also, her Roman name translates to Arianna or Ariadna, though Hyginus is the one who identified Prosperpina as Ariadne’s opposite. (Though we know now that the equivalency of the Greek and Roman pantheons are false.)

Sources:

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – By: Judika Illes

Theoi.com/Ariadne

Ariadne via the Greek Mythology Link, by the author of the Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology.

The Ariadne Project

Completely forgot to add that I did send an ask to @olymposhiraeth about Ariadne and meant to tag them as a source too, I checked out their post during my research. Thank you for your response, it helped decide what I was going to offer to Ariadne for answering my prayer!

[filthy-jasper]

Howdy y'all! So I've been finished with this piece for a loooong time, but I could never scan it right due to the complex nature of the shading on her face being on a slightly different scale than that of her snakes, but I've reached a point where I feel like ya good enough where you can get some of the feeling of the original work. I'll be honest, it's a bit more expressive in person with special detail around her eyes to express old sorrow, but it doesn't translate well through scan 😓😓. This piece is another of my Soft Sadness kind of drawings, though for good reason. Everybody knows the famous myth of Medusa, but most people forget that the women of Greece had their own version of the myth that painted Medusa as a protector and frightened mother who was blessed by Athena to never again be subjected to the jealous desires of men and gods, going so far as to make sure that she never accidentally hurt another woman. Men viewed Medusa as a monster because she chose to cast aside all that made her valuable to them, shedding her beauty and any love for men along with it, representing a barrier or an unassailable foe that owed them nothing. Women saw her as a hero, a frightened woman hiding from those who had hurt her as she protected her yet unborn children. They say that Athena placed her head on her shield because she was so greaved about her death and respected her so greatly, but also out of guilt because it was her blessing that provoked Perseus. The head of Medusa was used to mark places where men couldn't enter, like shelters for battered women and birthing centres or schools, protecting women like her even after her death.

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[hamletteprinceofdenmark]

I don’t care if it’s been months. Technoblade was fucking wrong and I will die mad about it. 

Let me start this off by saying that I really like Technoblade as a character. I think he’s very interesting and acts as a great counterbalance on the Dream SMP, but drawing a parallel between c!Tommy and Theseus was wrong and it drives me up the wall that it’s become an established thing both in canon and fandom.

If you are going to draw a parallel between c!Tommy and a Greek hero, the clear parallel is Achilles. 

Here we have a man. This man has anger management issues. He is known to fly off the handle at the slightest provocation, hold grudges, and deliberately goad others in a way that can feel petty and immature. On the other hand this is a man whose fatal flaw is his unwavering loyalty to others. A man who, when properly motivated, will be the first to charge and the last to retreat. A man who feels everything to the fullest, known for his passion rather than his thoughtfulness or strategy (though don’t let that fool you, he has those qualities, they are simply not as “on display” as others may be). 

This is a man with a very close personal male friend. This friend is perceived as being sweet and calm, a balm against their rather abrasive counterpart. This is misleading. The friend is also violent and chaotic, but hides it better than most, and certainly better than their friend. 

Everyone loves the friend. Not everyone loves the man. 

The man goes into a homicidal rage when that friend was harmed and killed.

Is any of this sounding familiar at all?! 

Do you know what the name “Achilles” means? 

“He who carries the distress of his people”. 

The triple meaning of which is either: “he carries the burden of the distress of his people”, “he creates that distress himself”, or “he brings distress to others on behalf of his people”, and have you ever, ever in your life heard a more accurate description of mr tommy innit. 

Here’s the other thing. Theseus is a dick. He is the biggest fucking dick. He’s a manipulator. An opportunist. He never considers the consequences of how his choices might affect others. He betrays allies at every opportunity and takes credit for anything and everything that may reflect well on him, regardless of who actually thought of it. 

Do you want to know why Theseus was exiled by his people? Why he died alone? 

The way Techno tells it, it seems like the people are in the wrong. Why would people betray and exile their Hero? Seems pretty ungrateful. I’ll tell you why.

TLDR c!Tommy’s parallel in Greek mythology is Achilles not fucking Theseus

Please understand, Theseus doesn’t go to defeat the Minotaur for any noble reason. It has nothing to do with the fact that the people under his care are being taken on a regular basis by an opposing city state in order to be fed to an Unholy Monster of Death (who’s actually a victim in all of this but that’s a whole other post). It’s for his ego. It’s because he’s got a chip on his shoulder the size of the Mediterranean Basin egging him on to be the biggest best Hero Prince there ever was. 

It’s also important to note that the term “Hero” does not have any moral standing connected to it in the world of Greek Mythology. Being a Hero does not mean you are a good person. It means you make a good story. 

At the time he goes to defeat the Minotaur, Theseus is actually fairly new to the whole prince gig (long story) but it means that the people of Athens aren’t exactly attached to him. He kind of just turned up. He hasn’t earned their loyalty or respect. They don’t know him enough to love him, let alone reviere him.  

His dad does want to know if he succeeds though. 

This tribute is a great tragedy for their people so the ships that carry them away and come back empty always have black sails, both in mourning and in recognition of their sacrifice. So Dad says “Hey, if, against all odds, you end up succeeding and defeating the Minotaur, switch out the black sails for white sails, and I’ll know even before you arrive that our people are safe. I’ll keep a look out on that cliff. See you soon ... or not” Then he probably patted Theseus awkwardly on the shoulder or something.

So Theseus boards the ship with all the other miserable 20 somethings who think they’re as dead as freshly plated steak tartare with the expressed intention of destroying the Minotaur in a blaze of self reflecting Glory and making his name as a Hero. 

Theseus only defeats the Minotaur, by the way, because Ariadne, a Cretian princess, did practically all the heavy lifting for him. She’s the one who figures it all out. She’s the one who understands the intricacies of the maze, and she is the one who comes up with the plan of using thread as a guide back out of that maze. She’s also the one who stands sentinel at the entrance and makes sure he doesn’t run out of said thread. All of this help and guidance is given upon the understanding that, having utterly betrayed her own kingdom, Theseus will take her back to Athens and marry her, ensuring her safety. 

Except Theseus doesn’t want to marry her. He never wanted to marry her. He’s a young prince in his prime with years of Heroing ahead of him. Ariadne was only ever a means to an end. 

So they defeat the Minotaur. Big Whoop. 

The ship stops off on a little island before returning home and Theseus sends Ariadne off to get supplies (there’s a dear). Literally as soon as Ariadne is out of sight Theseus is in such a hurry to avoid his responsibilities and promises that he pulls that ship straight back out onto the open sea, before his crew can do anything else (such as change the sails perhaps, remember that).

He abandons the one person who actually helped him, completely alone, without any resources, in a foreign land, and unable to return home even if she wanted to. 

Dad now sees the sails that he’s been on a look out for this whole time, hoping and praying for white. Instead he sees black and is so overcome with despair that he throws himself right off the cliff, commiting suicide and leaving Athens leaderless.

So when Theseus does rock up, the people of Athens understandably want nothing to do with him. He’s only recently become prince anyway. No one cares about him or is loyal to him. The king has just commited suicide because of him, leaving the city state in complete disarray, he’s just abandoned a key ally, proving that his word is worthless, and has demonstrated beyond a doubt that he is not fit to be a leader, let alone their Prince. 

So they exile him. 

He goes on to have more adventures of course, and he does become one of the most well-known “Heroes” in Greek Mythology, but don’t for one second think he improves.

Theseus is a dick. He will always be a dick. 

He never learns, never grows, and in the end, dies alone and abandoned, just as he abandoned so many others before him. 

TLDR c!Tommy’s parallel in Greek mythology is Achilles NOT fucking Theseus 

[morgan--reads]

Ariadne - Jennifer Saint

Summary: A retelling of the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur from the point of the view of the Cretian princesses who helped him escape the labyrinth. 

Quote: “No longer was my world one of brave heroes; I was learning all too swiftly the women's pain that throbbed unspoken through the tales of their feats.”

My rating: 2.5/5.0    Goodreads: 3.84/5.0

Review: Most of the virtues of this book come from the actual myths themselves. If you already know the fate of Ariadne and her sister Phaedra after Theseus slays the Minotaur, there are no surprises here. Saint barely deviates from the original stories, only embellishing the myths with psychological realism, detailed descriptions, and a feminine point-of-view. There’s certainly some feminist points to be made in regards to Greek mythology, but Saint’s attempts to do so feel a little clumsy in the mouths of her extremely passive heroine, Ariadne, and slightly less passive but ultimately pathetic Phaedra. The retelling subverts nothing and fails to push the myths past their source material. The myths themselves are interesting and I would recommend looking them up more than I would recommend reading this book. 

The audiobook, read by Barrie Kreinik, does a good job distinguishing between the two heroines but it drags on over almost twelve hours of very little action.

[phynxrizng]

A LIST OF 17, OCEAN GODS AND GODDESSESS

17 Ocean Gods & Goddess, Ranked In Order Of Badassery SOURCE, JOHN WALKER | JAN 5, 2015       There are plenty of badass gods and goddesses peppering the mythologies of people worldwide, but, if they were all thrown in the ring together, which one would emerge victorious? We’ve pitted 17 ocean, river, sea, or otherwise water-related deities against one another in the hopes of finding that out. 17. Arausio The name of the French city of Orange and the historical royal House of Orange come from a corruption of the name of this Celtic water god, which was eventually conflated with the word for the citrus fruit, “orange.” And, that’s why Arausio is in last Water You Waiting For? Sign up for Azula’snewsletter to bring the latest ocean news and crazy-cute animal videos straight to your inbox. Your Email Address 16. Enbilulu Enbilulu was a Sumerian, and later Babylonian, god of rivers, irrigation, and farming, and was worshipped for his zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz… 15. Salacia This Roman goddess of salt water’s husband, Neptune, proposed to her with a dolphin, and she accepted. To that I say: 14. Agwé A Haitian Vodou loa who presides over various elements of marine life and protects sailors and fishermen, Agwé accepts offerings of cake, fried bananas, champagne, and rum. He’s clearly got excellent taste, but he’s not all that badass. 13. Ikatere This Maori and Polynesian fish god would get major points, except for the fact that he fled into the water when another god attacked his family. Not badass! 12. Achelous As the patron deity of the Achelous River, the largest river in Ancient Greece, Achelous reigned over all the other river gods and goddesses. Too bad he created the river by crying. 11. Triton Before you say anything about this Roman sea deity, like the fact that he wields a trident and can create tidal waves by blowing into his conch shell, just know that he lives with his parents. Next! 10. Mizuchi While this Japanese water serpent can kill its enemies just by breathing venom on them, Mizuchi was slain by a warrior when he failed to sink three gourds underwater. Come on! 9. Bangpūtys Bangpūtys, the Lithuanian god of seas and storms, once got so mad at another deity that he created a storm just to drown him. Badass, right? Yeah, it might have been — too bad he failed. 8. The Dragon Kings There are four of these Chinese deities in total, each one presiding over one of the Four Seas from an underwater crystal palace. Did I mention that they’ve got dragon heads? And that they can pop up above water in the form of waterspouts? Because, yeah, that’s pretty cool. 7. Dakuwaqa This Fijian god is literally half-shark, and he once did battle with a god-turned-octopus. (Wait, isn’t that a Sci-Fi original movie?) Too bad Dakuwaqa lost said battle, otherwise he’d be higher on 6. Ka-moho-ali’i Like Ka-moho-ali’i, who didn’t losing a battle to a superpowered octopus. This Hawaiian shark god can take on the form of any fish, and he’ll rescue a stranded ship in exchange for some deliciously intoxicating beverages. Now, that’s my kind of shark 5. Gong Gong Gong Gong is a sea monster water god in Chinese mythology. One time he threw a temper tantrum after losing a fight and smashed his head into a mountain, thus tilting the sky and flooding the Earth. That’s so badass, it totally makes up for the whole “temper tantrum” thing. 4. Neptune Neptune, the Roman god of freshwater, the sea, and, um, horses for some reason, was so badass he got to carry a trident. And, his followers sacrificed bulls to him. BULLS. Too bad he’s basically just a knockoff of the Greeks’ Poseidon. 3. Poseidon Poseidon gets all of Neptune’s points and then some for being the original. Sure, some of his vengeful moves were more petty than badass — delaying Odysseus’ return because he killed the god’s cyclops son, cursing Minos’ wife to copulate with a bull because the Cretian king wouldn’t sacrifice the beast — but he’s Poseidon! If you want to challenge him to a seaside cage match, be our guest. 2. Tiamat This ocean goddess, revered by the Sumerians, Assyrians, Akkadians, and Babylonians, was so badass that she could give birth to sea serpents and merpeople. She even tried to kill her own offspring, until they turned against her and went H.A.M. on her entire being, and from her body sprang basically the entire physical world. Tiamat died as she lived: kicking ass and taking 1. Kumugwe An undersea deity worshipped by the Nuxalk and Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw people of modern-day British Columbia, Kumugwe can see into the future, heal the sick and command seals. Plus, his home — which he guards with an octopus! — is made out of actual, living, breathing sea lions. Oh, and he casually snacks on eyeballs, so BOW. DOWN. REPOSTED BY, PHYNXRIZNG

[connorrenwick]

Domes of Elounda: Timelessness on Crete, Greece

There are plenty of islands in Greece to explore, but one thing Crete has going for it is the ample space to spread out and have private moments. Crete, sitting on the South of the Aegean, is the biggest island in Greece – so much so that even when arriving in the peak of summer season, there are still countless secluded shores for your own frolicking.

The Domes of Elounda, an Autograph Collection hotel was designed in Crete specifically for travelers who want to let their guard down. Because the sprawling property is perched on slopes, the suites, villas, and residences layer vertically and look out onto their own private view.

These perks have said to make the Domes of Elounda a long-time hot spot for royals, movie stars, and sporting heroes who wish for alone time and a chance to enjoy the company of their loved ones.

While the hotel is luxurious, your food options are not limited to five-course meals. There’s Yaosai, which serves modern, Japanese-Peruvian dishes, and Zeen, a Greek restaurant serving the trademark Greek salad, as well as fresh seafoods.

For more casual or quicker options, there’s also a bevy of food trucks at CORE club for burgers, waffles, sandwiches, and mezze platters.

This comes alongside a pop-up space that houses art installations, programming events, and local designer shops, such as Anemi Quality Toys and Neema Resort Wear.

This space was designed with this in mine: to sit with friends and family with hot dogs and souvlaki from the food truck, to watch a performance at the CORE amphitheater while another member goes shopping for presents. It’s a space meant for multi-generational enjoyment.

A series of Greek monsters were on exhibit along with the mythology behind them – that’s the perfect way to describe how CORE functions, too: interpreting local Greek culture in a modern and playful way, and inviting artists to come along for the ride, giving them a space and a platform to showcase their work.

Panorama of CORE and the sea

You could say that CORE was meant to curate an experience of the flavors of local art and design without having to leave your hotel. To take things a step further, as part of the hotel’s haute living program, a serviced club is open 24/7 with food, drinks, and a gym – that is, if swimming in the sea isn’t enough.

Speaking of the sea, the hotel is perched on prime shoreline: it has shallow, natural beaches that make swimming possible and safe. There are also boats for rent if guests want to venture further in order to find private coves to anchor down and swim in, or if they wish to reach the UNESCO heritage site, Spinalonga.

A sunset dinner overlooking Spinalonga

What: Domes of Elounda Where: Tsifliki, Schisma Elountas 720 53, Greece How much? Starting from $410 Highlights: Domes of individual villas, suites, and residences stack on top of each other on the Cretian shore just a boat ride from the storied heritage site, Spinalonga. Book it: Visit Domes of Elounda

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