#desire for peace peitho

[ephemeral-roses]

Angelia, the daimona of messages, tidings, and proclamations is mentioned to be a daughter of Hermes. I like to imagine her as a little parrot child, always repeating what she has heard others say— and when she was even younger and first learning how to talk, she would try to mimic others in little babbles. It's cute, but it also comes with a consequence if you aren't careful with your words around her.

Fortunately, Peitho does understand that children are sponges, especially after having helped Aphrodite raise her children. Hermes will probably take her general nervousness of his panic as her not taking it well though.

[sinsmockingbird]

Because I've seen people asking for it, here's all the information I have (and have made) for the PTN Goddess!AU. Keep in mind it's still in development, meaning I'm happy to hear people's ideas and input and I'll probably change things up from them.

CW: PTN Goddess!AU under the cut.

For this AU I'm using Greek Gods & Goddesses specifically. Mainly because I know about them the most and plus this was inspired by Chameleon, Chelsea, & Cabernet's Greek inspired attires.

Before I go into information on the PTN women, here's stuff to know about the Reader; They are a human who devotes their life to worshipping the Gods. So much so that's caught the attention of a few. They are devout and loyal to their Goddesses, worshipping not just at their shrines, but worshipping them in the bedroom as well.

Next, here's the women I don't have anything set up for yet (have chosen a Greek God they could be). So, would love to hear opinions on these women; Eleven, K.K., Macchiato, McQueen, Pricilla, Shalom, Stargazer, & Uni.

Now, here's a list of the other women and the Gods they represent in this AU;

✧ ADELA: Hades, God of the Underworld, the dead and riches.

✧ ANNE: Asclepius, God of healing and medicine.

✧ BAI YI: Hermes, God of travel, speed, thieves, trade and invention.

✧ CABERNET: Dionysus, God of grape-harvest, wine, orchards, madness and parties.

✧ CASSIA: Aglaia, Goddess of beauty, splendor, glory and adornment.

✧ CHAMELEON: Hypnos, God of sleep.

✧ CHELSEA: Aphrodite, Goddess of beauty, love, desire, passion and pleasure.

✧ CINNABAR: Soteria, Goddess of safety, salvation, deliverance and preservation from harm.

✧ COQUELIC: Demeter, Goddess of harvest, grain and fertility.

✧ CORSO: Lyssa, Goddess of mad rage, frenzy and rabies.

✧ DEREN: Pheme, Goddess of fame and renown.

✧ DREYA: Nyx, Goddess of the night.

✧ EIRENE: Plutus, God of abundance and wealth.

✧ ENFER: Hephaestus, God of technology, craftsman, sculptures and blacksmiths.

✧ GAROFANO: Hera, Goddess of women, marriage, childbirth and familial love.

✧ HAMEL: Terpsichore, Goddess of lyric poetry and dancing.

✧ IGNIS: Hestia, Goddess of hearth, home and family.

✧ IRON: Paean, God of healing and physicians.

✧ KELVIN: Khoine, Goddess of snow.

✧ LAMIA: Poseidon, God of the sea, storms, earthquakes and floods.

✧ LANGLEY: Athena, Goddess of wisdom, strategy, crafts and the arts.

✧ LISA: Apollo, God of the sun, light, plague, music, art, poetry, knowledge and truth.

✧ MANTIS: Pan, God of the wild.

✧ NOX: Psyche, Goddess of the human soul.

✧ NINETY-NINE: Kratos, God of strength.

✧ OAK CASKET: Thanatos, God of peaceful death.

✧ RAHU: Nemesis, Goddess of balance, retribution and vengeance.

✧ RAVEN: Calliope, Goddess of epic poetry.

✧ SERPENT: Morpheus, God of dreams.

✧ SUMIRE: Persephone, Goddess of the springtime and vegetation.

✧ TETRA: Peitho, God of persuasion.

✧ ZOYA: Ares, God of war and courage.

[the-mortuary-witch]

APHRODITE

WHO IS SHE?

Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, war, desire, and fertility. She is often depicted as a powerful and seductive figure who wields great influence over both mortals and gods. She is believed to have power over all aspects of love and desire, including physical beauty, sexual attraction, and romantic love.

BASIC INFO:

Appearance: Aphrodite is often depicted as a beautiful and seductive woman, with flowing golden hair and captivating grey or blue eyes. She is often shown wearing a chiton, a long, flowing garment in a light, sheer material, with a belt around the waist. Often, she is accompanied by the winged god Eros, or Cupid, who represents the god of desire, love and erotic desire.

Personality: she is often portrayed as a complex and multi-faceted deity. On one hand, she is a loving and nurturing mother figure, associated with love, fertility, and the natural world. On the other hand, she is often depicted as a powerful and seductive deity, associated with beauty, desire, and pleasure. She is often portrayed as having a powerful and somewhat overwhelming presence.

Symbols: rose, pearl, mirror, girdle, anemone, lettuce, narcissus seashells, scallop shells, Venus, golden apples, the number 5, and mirrors

Goddess of: love, beauty, war, desire, and fertility

Culture: Greek

Plants: apple, linden tree, myrtle, pomegranate, poppies, lettuce, rose, quince, ash, poplar, anemone, artichokes, aloe vera, lemon verbena, dill, thyme, calla lilies, tulips, geraniums, alstroemeria, and hydrangea

Crystals: rose quartz, scallop pearl, diamond, aquamarine, Zambian emerald, agatized coral, ruby fuchsite, rose gold, pigeon’s blood, saltwater pearl, padparadscha sapphire, cultured pearl, triphane, white opal, freshwater pearl, olivine, aurichalcite, cat’s eye, Mozambique garnet, aqualite, Colombian emerald, Burmese ruby, trapiche emerald, mangano calcite, opal royale, akoya pearl, biron emerald, blue kunzite, lepidocrocite, welo opal, gibbsite, African emerald, kimberlite, grandidierite, strawberry quartz, linarite, mayanite, pumpellyite, lemurian jade, thulite, forsterite, green calcite, tremolite, spodumene, marble, rutilated quartz, emerald, pearl, cinnabar, dolomite, clinochlore, chrysocolla, azurite, peridot, kyanite, dumortierite, pink opal, apophyllite, and chrysoprase. (A lot of beautiful crystals for a beautiful Goddess).

Animals: butterflies, swans, dolphins, geese, doves, sparrows, bees, goats, hares, cats, hummingbirds, unicorns, and horses

Incense: rose, myrrh, vanilla, cinnamon, jasmine, ginger, cherry blossom, and lavender

Practices: love magick, setting boundaries, healing (especially from relationship), self-love, empowerment, insight, embodying the divine feminine, and beauty magick

Colours: red, pink, baby blue, sea foam, aqua, violet, silver, and light blue

Number: 5

Zodiac: Libra

Tarot: The Empress, The Lovers, The Star, and The Suit of Cups

Planet: Venus

Days: Friday, Ostara, Lupercalia, and Aphrodisia (the third week in July to the third week of August).

Parents: Zeus, Dione, and/or Uranus

Siblings: Hephaestus, Ares, Athena, Artemis, Apollo, Hermes, Dionysus and Persephone (she only had half siblings)

Partner: Hephaestus, Anchises, Adonis, Ares, Eurydome, Hermes, Poseidon, Dionysus, and many other lovers

Children: Eros, Himeros, Pothos, Phobos, Deimos, Harmonia, Anteros, Rhodos, Eryx, Peitho, Rhodos, The Graces (Charities), Beroe, Golgos, Priapus, and Hermaphroditus

MISC:

Doves: Aphrodite is associated with doves because of her role as the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and fertility. Doves were considered to be symbols of love, purity, and peace in Greek mythology, and were often used by Aphrodite to express her message of love and desire. In some myths, Aphrodite is said to have a chariot drawn by doves, which are her sacred birds. Additionally, doves were often used in the rituals and celebrations dedicated to Aphrodite, and were sacrificed to her in order to gain her favour.

Love and beauty: she is associated with love and beauty because she is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and fertility. In Greek mythology, she is said to have been born from the foam of the sea, and is often depicted as the most beautiful of all the gods. She is also said to possess the ability to cause both men and gods to fall in love with her. Aphrodite is known for her power over romantic love and her ability to inspire desire and attraction in others. She is also considered to be the embodiment of physical beauty and grace.

War: in Greek mythology, Aphrodite is not directly associated with war like her Roman counterpart, Venus. However, she is associated with war in the sense that she can bring chaos and strife to the battlefield. Aphrodite is known for her ability to cause discord and strife among mortals, particularly when it comes to love and relationships. She is also considered to be the goddess of sexual love and desire, which can sometimes lead to conflict and war. In some myths, she is also said to have incited the Trojan War by causing Paris to choose her as the most beautiful goddess, which ultimately led to the war.

The sea: Aphrodite is associated with the sea because, in Greek mythology, she was said to have been born from the foam of the sea. According to the myth, she was formed from the foam that was created when the severed genitals of the sky god Uranus were cast into the sea by his son Cronus. Additionally, the ocean is often associated with femininity, and Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and femininity. As such, the sea represents a source of life, fertility, and sexuality, which are all themes closely associated with Aphrodite.

Rose quartz: this crystal is associated with Aphrodite due to its associations with love and emotional wellbeing. In ancient cultures, rose quartz was believed to hold the energy of the goddess Aphrodite and was used as a tool for attracting love, harmony and inner peace. The pink colour of the stone was also said to represent the love and femininity of Aphrodite. Additionally, it was believed that the stone had the power to open the heart and encourage feelings of love, compassion and emotional healing, which are all qualities associated with Aphrodite and her powers over love and emotion.

Friday: in some traditions, Friday is considered to be sacred to Aphrodite because it is believed to be the day of the week ruled by the planet Venus. In Greco-Roman mythology, Venus is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Aphrodite and is known as the goddess of love and beauty. Additionally, Friday is also associated with the planet Venus because the Romans named the planet after the goddess of love, who was the Roman counterpart of Aphrodite.

FACTS ABOUT APHRODITE:

She is widely worshipped as a goddess of the sea and of seafaring.

Aphrodite was born off the coast of Cythera from the genitals of Uranus.

She is known as the Lady of Cythera, the Lady of Cyprus because of her birth story.

Like every Greek Olympic god, Aphrodite was also immortal and powerful.

She is often depicted as the Greek equivalent of the Roman goddess, Venus.

Aphrodite is one of the goddesses that reside in Mount Olympus.

She did not take rejection well.

Supported the Trojans during the Trojan War.

Aphrodite’s magical girdle or belt also served as her weapon.

The statue of Venus de Milo is said to depict the goddess Aphrodite.

Her name originated from the word sea-foam.

Like her siblings, Aphrodite also indulged in incestuous relationships.

Aphrodite is depicted as perfectly symmetrical.

The temple of Aphrodite is famous for its alleged temple of prostitution.

Aphrodite is often depicted as nude and desirable.

There is a flower named after the Greek goddess Aphrodite (Calycanthus Aphrodite).

There are more artworks for Aphrodite than any other classic mythology figure.

Many Olympian goddesses have been jealous of Aphrodite.

Aphrodite was considered greatly generous to those who worshipped her.

She has no known children with her husband, Hephaestus.

Pomegranates were also once associated with Aphrodite.

In some texts, Aphrodite is depicted as a blonde or redhead.

She really likes lacy and frilly things, fairies, pastel colours, music boxes, classical music, songs from the 50s and 60s, and ballet.

Aphrodite is said to have been born from the foam of the sea and was considered to be the most beautiful of all the gods and goddesses.

She was known for her love of luxury and fine things, and was often depicted surrounded by a lavish entourage of nymphs and gods.

She was associated with the arts of music, poetry, and beauty, and was believed to be the patron goddess of artists and artisans.

Aphrodite is often called "The foam-born" because she is believed to have emerged from the foam of the sea after Cronus castrated Uranus.

In Greek mythology, Aphrodite was married to Hephaestus, the god of fire and smithing, but she often had affairs with other Gods, such as Ares, the god of war.

She is often depicted with the winged God Eros, or Cupid, as her companion or son.

She had many lovers, including the mortal prince, Adonis, who died because of their relationship.

She represented the sensual aspects of love, including passion, desire, sexuality, and eroticism.

She had many temples dedicated to her throughout the ancient world, including at Aphrodisia in Athens and Pompeii.

She was sometimes depicted as a warrior goddess, associated with the battlefield and conflict.

HOW TO INVOKE APHRODITE:

To work with Aphrodite, you can engage in activities that reflect her attributes and values. Here are some suggestions:

Create a beautiful altar or shrine to honour her, adorned with symbols of love, beauty and sensuality, such as flowers, mirrors, perfume, and jewelry, etc. 

Offer prayers, offerings, or libations to her in her honour. This can include burning incense, offering wine, flowers, or other gifts that are meaningful to you.

Engaging in acts of self-care and self-love, such as taking care of your physical appearance and nurturing your relationships with others.

PRAYER FOR APHRODITE:

Dear Aphrodite, great and lovely goddess of love and beauty, I come before you today to honour and worship you. Thank you for the many gifts and blessings you have bestowed upon me. Please grant me the power to love and be loved, to find joy and beauty in all aspects of my life.

May your grace and presence always be a source of comfort and inspiration for me. Hail Aphrodite, hail the goddess of love.

SIGNS THAT APHRODITE IS CALLING YOU:

• Notice an increased sense of beauty and love in your life.

• Are drawn to her symbols, such as roses, shells, or swans.

• Feeling a strong connection to her myths and stories.

• You notice a surge in your own power of attraction or beauty.

• Noticing feelings of passion and desire when you think about her.

• You have dreams or visions related to her.

• Increased occurrences of the colour pink in your life. 

• An attraction to love, beauty, and romance in all their forms.

• Feelings of intense love or desire, or a heightened sense of sensual energy.

• Encounters with doves, swans, or dolphins.

• A strong feeling of being drawn to or inspired by the goddess Aphrodite.

OFFERINGS:

• Roses.

• Sweets, candy, and desserts (she loves chocolate).

• Jewelry.

• Natural honey.

• Beauty products.

• Seashells.

• Cinnamon.

• Intimate acts.

• Art and music.

• Mirrors.

• Rose quartz.

• Scallop shells, conch shells, sea shells - just shells.

• Poetry.

• Myrtle.

• Anemone.

• Poppies.

• Abandoned beehives.

• Dead bees (make sure they died of natural causes, please don’t kill bees).

• Something you created (could be drawings, poems, knitted decoration, whatever you did while thinking of her).

• Fire.

• Bread.

• Something someone else created (always ask for permission to use someone else’s art and don’t ever make it pass as your own, She’s not stupid, and will be pissed if you do).

• Olive oil.

• Statues of her or anything She’s related to, as stated above.

• White feathers/dove feathers.

• Pearls of any colour.

• Lingerie.

• Sex toys.

• Fish scales.

• Sea water.

• Wine or champagne.

• Nuts.

• Aphrodisiac scents/foods.

• Silk.

• Beach sand.

• Starfish (grab a dead one from the beach, don’t buy one because they usually take living starfish and kill them to sell it as decor or souvenirs).

• Coffee beans or ground coffee.

• Fruits like strawberries, apples, pomegranates, cherries, or grapes.

• Shellfish.

• Vanilla or cinnamon sticks.

• Cat whiskers (please don’t cut a kitty’s precious whiskers, wait for them to shed naturally - look for them mostly during Summer and on the places your cats spend most of their time).

• Lettuce.

• Himalayan salt.

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

• Experimenting with makeup.

• Wear cozy/comfy clothes.

• Listen to music that makes you feel empowered.

• Sing along to your favourite songs.

• Give little gifts to your friends.

• Go for an evening walk.

• Sleep in when you can.

• Clean your room and let some fresh air in.

• Drink tea with honey.

• Visit the ocean or find some ways to be connected to it (sea salt, seashells, etc.)

• Write a letter to your future self or one to her.

• Go to a store and try on some new clothing styles.

• Leave positive notes in random places.

• Change your look every once in a while.

• Treat a friend to some drinks/dinner.

• Don’t limit yourself and your style because of stereotypes.

• Support small businesses.

• Take a day off and do whatever you want.

• Watch some cute animal videos.

• Visit a garden.

• Go on a picnic.

• Stand up for those who need it.

• Buy yourself some flowers.

• Be there for your friends.

• Eat those extra sweets.

• Wear more makeup/jewelry if it makes you feel nice.

• Compliment people more.

• Try out some new face masks.

• Take more selfies and pictures (by yourself and with friends).

• Enjoying floral scented things.

• Going see a movie by yourself.

• Practicing loving yourself.

• Sexually please yourself/explore and know your body.

• Make love/have sex.

• Create a playlist with songs that remind you of her.

• Baking her something sweet.

• Become a beekeeper / help local beekeepers.

[abookishdreamer]

Character Intro: Anteros (Kingdom of Ichor)

*this character will appear later in the series

Nicknames- Mush by Aphrodite

Ant by Ares & the others in the pantheon

Mr. A by Eros

Rosy by Harmonia

Age- 16 (immortal)

Location- Cyprus, Olympius

Personality- He and his twin brother are two drastically opposite sides of the same coin. Anteros is a soft spoken, serious, & sensitive soul in addition to being intelligent. He's not really interested in the glitz and glamour of the pantheon.

He has the standard abilities of a god. As the god of requited love (& avenger of unrequited love), his powers and abilities include flight (due to his feathered butterfly shaped wings), summoning/communicating with swans & doves, limited amokinesis (can curse two people to temporarily fall in love), being exceptional at archery (on par with his brother and aunt & uncle), and invisibility.

Anteros lives with his mother & younger siblings at her mansion in the state of Cyprus. He also spends time in Thrace, Sparta, the New Olympus neighborhoods of Chant du Cygne & Queenstown, Shimmering Tail Island, and the royal palace on Mt. Olympus.

He along with his fraternal twin brother Eros (god of love) were the first set of twins to be born to Aphrodite (goddess of love & beauty) and Ares (god of war). Their "official" debut was a full spread in Modern Olympus magazine. The cover featured Anteros and Eros (at only a few days old) laying side by side on a mink blanket with their bare bums touching. Anteros and his brothers were some of the few in the pantheon to age the fastest!

His go-to drink is an almond amaretto smoothie. He also likes red wine, ginger ale, espresso con panna, earl grey tea, martinis, blue velvet cocktails, and aviation cocktails.

Ant loves his twin brother. Even when there are instances of arguments and moments when he thinks Eros is too immature & selfish or when Eros calls him a "tight-assed humorless prick", they ultimately care for each other. They often spend time together- whether it's shopping, surfing at the beach, going to the spa, going to the opera, going to the cinema, or practicing their archery. He also cares for his younger siblings. Anteros has been teaching his baby sisters how to read and he plays basketball & watches wrestling matches with the "demon duo."

His favorite colors are lavender, gray, brown, & powder blue.

Ant's relationship with his parents is interesting to say the least. He obviously cares for them, but views their "on again/off again" relationship as painful whiplash. He also can't help but feel overlooked by them. Even though they say that they don't have favorites, Anteros does pick up on how Aphrodite is with Eros and Harmonia (goddess of peace & harmony) versus how Ares is with Deimos (god of terror), Adrestia (goddess of revolt), & Phobos (god of fear). With his mom, he'll go shopping with her, check out an art gallery or two before going to the spa (he loves the steam room & full body sea salt scrub). They'll end the day with a bottle of red wine and eat pink macaroni (her favorite comfort food) while watching a sad movie marathon.

Some of his favorite desserts include the pain au chocolat, chocolate & caramel souffles, creme brulee, and galette de rois.

In the pantheon, Anteros is close with his cousins from his uncle Hephaestus (god of the forge)- Eucleia, Euthenia, Eupheme, & Philophrosyne. He also views some of his mom's close friends as honorary aunts and uncles like The Graces, Ganymede (god of homosexual love & desire), and Ditus (god of bisexuality, effeminacy, & fertility). His nona (godmother) is Peitho (goddess of persuasion & sensuality). Anteros also really likes his aunts Hebe (goddess of youth) and Eileithyia (Ella) (goddess of childbirth). He often has tea & milano cookies with his grandmother Hera (goddess of women & marriage) and he golfs with his grandfather Zeus (god of the sky, thunder, & lightning).

He also sometimes tends to the pet lions of his great-grandmother Rhea (Titaness of fertility, motherhood, & comfort).

He describes his fashion style as "high fashion dark academia."He's a fan of tailored trousers, collared shirts, cozy knit sweaters or vests laid over button-downs, oversized coats & blazers, and chunky loafers & boots. Anteros also doesn't mind dressing casually in linen tees, skinny jeans, and chuck taylors.

He uses the Glory's Crown coconut milk & honey curling custard on his bouncy dark brown coils.

His favorite sandwich from The Bread Box is the croque monsieur.

To keep busy, Anteros sometimes models for his grandfather's fashion brand, Platinum Alchemy. He also writes for his magazine and was even featured in his mom's Look Book- a collection of photographs & stylized portraits.

As far as romantic relationships, Anteros is feeling conflicted about the feelings he has for one of The Hesperides, Erytheis (who's also good friends with his mom). After sharing a passionate kiss in a secret room of the royal palace during a Summer Solstice celebration, they both decided that starting up a relationship would probably not be the best idea. She stated that the kiss felt like a betrayal to his mom. Anteros still hasn't stopped having fantasies of running his fingers through her long ash blonde hair or picking up the fragrant scent of lilies & vanilla from her neck. He almost touched himself to one of the fantasies he was having about her, but stopped himself.

Aphrodite gifted him with a steel gray vintage 1960's sports car.

In his free time, he loves reading poetry (as well as writing his own). He also likes to write romantic & gothic love stories. Some of the themes explored in his poetry include toxic relationships, unrequited love, forbidden love, identity, mortality, and death. Anteros also enjoys horseback riding, surfing, yoga, basketball, chess, & transcribing music. He's become quite skilled at playing the piano.

Some of his favorite meals include the coq au vin, ratatouille, moules-frites, and cuisses de grenouille.

"Even though we never said it to each other, we knew."

[thehistoricalgods]

The Forgotten Gods

A series of Greco-Roman Gods who seem to have very little information out about them. Every God deserves to be worshipped, so I thought I'd help get more names out there. This a list of Gods I will be covering, as they will each get their own individual post.

Philotes, primordial Goddess of friendship.

Eileithyia, Goddess of childbirth.

Aglaea, Goddess of beauty and adornment.

Akeso, Goddess of curing illnesses

Bia, Goddess of force.

Klymene, goddess of fame and renown.

Deimos, God of fear

Dike, goddess of justice.

Eirine, Goddess of peace

Eunomia, goddess of good order

Himeros, God of sexual desire

Hymenaios, God of weddings and marriage hymns

Iaso, Goddess of cures and remedies

Litai, goddess of prayers

Peitho, goddess of persuasion and seductive speech

Pothos, God of sexual yearning

Zelos, God of rivalry and competition

*i will do other gods in the future and might even look into non-Greek gods, depending on my interests. Anyways.

[scarletarosa]

Aphrodite 

Greek goddess of romantic love, infatuation, sex, beauty, passion, procreation, pleasure, desire, and fertility

Aphrodite (Roman: Venus) was one of the most popular deities of Ancient Greece and was believed to have immense power over gods and mortals alike (all except for Athena, Artemis, and Hestia- who all chose to remain virgins). In mythology, when Uranus, god of the heavens, was killed, his phallus was cast into the sea. Suddenly, a bubbling of blood and sea foam emerged at the surface. From this arose a giant scallop shell (representing the vulva), which bestowed upon the world a goddess who outshone all other things in creation. She stepped upon the shore, resplendent in her nakedness and smiling sweetly at the enraptured deities. Wherever she stepped, flowers grew and the birds came to sing to her. The Horai (the hours) clothed the goddess born of the heavens and sea and brought her to Olympus. The Horai clothing Aphrodite likely symbolize that Aphrodite is of all times of day, for she is beauty and beauty does not end. 

Roles: Although she was primarily a goddess of love, sex, and beauty to the Greeks, Aphrodite was sometimes honoured as a goddess of war and was known to bring victory and strength in battle. While she is indeed loving, she is also very powerful and has the ability to sway humans to her will- encouraging chaotic passions wherever she pleases. Though overall, Aphrodite focuses on her aspects of pleasure and desire- she is a goddess who takes many lovers, going from one to another. She is moreso connected to the erotic love than any other, and does not tend to focus on deep forms of love since it is not her preference. Due to her roles of both lust and uncontrollable passions, she was known as a goddess to be feared and respected in Greece. 

Despite her connections with war as said by the Greeks, Aphrodite is not much connected to battle and prefers harmonious atmospheres. The war-like aspects where only believed to be part of this goddess when the Greeks confused her with the neighboring goddess Astarte, who rules over sex and war. In spite of this, Aphrodite is still capable of handling herself; though she prefers peace to war. Aphrodite was most often the one called upon in regards to finding suitable lovers, though sometimes she was regarded as a blesser of marriages as well (along with Hera). According to the cosmogonic views of the nature of Aphrodite as her heavenly form, she is the personification of the generative powers of nature, and the mother of all living beings. But most commonly, she is the goddess of desire and sexual love, who excites this passion in the hearts of both gods and men.

In her myths, Aphrodite is always described as having many lovers. Though when she was young, Zeus had arranged her to marry Hephaestus, even though she did not desire him. Due to this, Aphrodite soon began to meet with Ares in secret, choosing him as a lover. During sex, Hephaestus was told of Aphrodite’s actions by a witness and he angrily created a metal net to capture her up in with Ares. When this was done, many gods came to witness the awkward scene the two lovers were caught in, which caused them humiliation. Hephaestus then denounced Aphrodite as his wife, and set them both free, causing she and Ares to run off to different areas of Greece. Aphrodite is also described as having had Hermes as a lover, with whom she bore a deity named Hermaphroditus, a deity who is both male and female. In another myth, Aphrodite is described as raising Adonis as a child, and later falling in love with him when he matured, since he was quite handsome in appearance. Though fearing the jealousy of Ares, Aphrodite tried to hide Adonis. But one day when the youth went hunting, Ares sent a wild boar that gauged Adonis, causing him to bleed to death. Although this is one of the myths that had not occurred in reality, as it was a rewritten story that was originally told in Phoenicia about Ashtart and Adon.

Personality: Aphrodite is very romantic, elegant, passionate, bubbly, friendly, confident, and empathetic. She is not entirely a “soft and pink” goddess but can be gentle when she wants to be, especially with those she cares about. Her energy feels like pure ecstasy, optimism, and beauty, so much so that it can bring tears to one’s eyes. She is incredibly sweet, loving, hopeful, and has a delightful sense of humour. Aphrodite is also not shallow in the slightest and is a deeply compassionate and wise goddess who will stand tall and proud alongside her followers; she will never allow any of them to feel weak or ugly. She has a wondrous healing touch, able to heal any sort of emotional wound and is incredibly soft with those who need this. As a goddess of fertility, Aphrodite adores all of nature and loves children deeply, causing her to often act motherly towards devotees. She is deeply supportive and likes to pamper everyone, making sure they feel good about themselves, or at least helping them with it. 

Regarding love, Aphrodite is both erotic and romantic love, but isn’t much connected to long-lasting love and instead prefers infatuations and many passions. As Aphrodite Pandemos, she represents sexuality and often acts as a patroness of sex workers; as Aphrodite Ourania, she represents the more celestial love of romance and will at times bless marriages (whereas Hera blesses all marriages, including arranged or political ones). As for beauty, Aphrodite represents all that inspires awe and hope in the hearts of people, it is something that keeps the world from becoming mundane and depressing.

Aphrodite is usually joyful and peaceful, seeking to love and give love to whoever is in need. She drifts like a gentle breeze and embraces, even for temporary pleasures. However, when Aphrodite becomes angered, she becomes more commanding, impatient, and vain. She does not hesitate to lash back at those who try to insult or diminish her and might often keep grudges against them. She is also often like this when her beauty is degraded in any way since she highly values looking as beautiful as possible. When she becomes deeply angry, her appearance quickly darkens and her voice becomes much more sharp and serious.

Appearance: Aphrodite usually appears as a slender and naked woman (or in a revealing pink or white dress), with long wheat-blonde hair, green-brown eyes, red lips, and is extremely beautiful to behold. She is always elegant and seductive in appearance and likes to flaunt this with revealing dresses. Sometimes rose petals can be seen falling around her when she appears.

| Some of her epithets |

Aligena (Sea Born)

Genetullis (Protectress of Births)

Ambologera (She Who Postpones Old Age)

Hêrê (Of Hera/Marriage)

Antheia (Friend of Flowers)

Nikêphoros (Bringer of Victory) 

Basilis (Queen)

Ourania (Heavenly)

Pothon Mater (Mother of Desire)

Pasiphaessa (The Far-Shining)

Peitho (The Persuasive)

Sy′ria Dea (The Syrian Goddess)

Skotia (Of the Darkness)

Philopannyx (The Night-Loving)

Pandemos (of The Common People; Sexual)

Philomeides (Laughter-Loving)

Symmakhia (Ally in Love)

Offerings: sweet red wine, pink champagne, cherry liquor, rose liquor, pomegranate liquor, pomegranate juice, aromatic rose tea, cream and sugar, cinnamon, talcum powder, chocolate, honey, red cherries, strawberries, passion fruit, chocolate, macadamia nuts, pastries, tarts, desserts in general, yellow cheese, all seafood, sea shells, red/pink/or white roses, peonies, myrtle, poppies, hibiscus, lingerie, elegant high heels, sex toys, make-up products, jewelry, sensual perfume, lotions, silk, rose quartz, diamonds, pearls, white beach pebbles, sea water, fish scales, dove feathers, pink silk, red or pink candles, hand-held mirrors, arched combs, rose soaps, small red pillows, poetry, prose, beautiful artwork, statues of winged Victory, statues of herself, marble pillars, swan or dove figurines, harps, incense of sandalwood, musk, myrrh, benzoin, or rose, and any elegant objects or jewelry

*no beer or pork (she detests filth)

[hopesbarnes]

Gold Dust Woman

Summary: Set Pre-Ragnarok. Inspired by the song Gold Dust Woman. The goddess of temptation and sorcery is ruled by no man and doesn’t do love. You prefer to sleep around and mess with men’s heads for fun. Loki is just the newest in the line of people who have taken to you. He wishes for you to rule beside him as queen, but that type of life isn’t made for you.

Pairing: Darker!Reader x Loki

Warnings: 18+, Smut, Cursing

A/N: This is so different from my usual writings, and I really like it. This isn’t a happy, reader falls in love type story. Reader in this is so unlike me, it was a lot of fun to write. Also the drug mentioned is 100% made up.  Bold Italics are song lyrics

In theory, being Asgardian is excellent. Thousands of years to experience the realms, powers that mortals dream of, and being worshipped sound wonderful. The little ones desire to be a goddess like you. Royalty is everything one wants. However, it’s monotonous. No good being loves the goddess of temptation and sorcery. They don’t leave you offerings or pray to you. You’re remarked on the same level as Loki. The people crave a white-veiled princess, and you’ve never been that.

Your lips are on his the moment he opens the door. There’s not a minute for him to digest your presence. The kiss is harsh, your teeth clash together and Loki moans into the kiss. You bite his lower lip to allow the kiss to deepen. His hands dig into your hips and yours lightly tug his hair. The two of you move until your back hits the wall. You pull him down, leaving him kneeling before you.

“What would people say, seeing you kneeling before someone?” you tease.

“What they don’t know is for the best, my love.”

He identifies his place and lifts your dress up and you move your leg over his shoulder to give him better access. Loki starts to move his tongue against your folds and you moan out from the feeling. He continues to tease you until you pull his head back to look at you.

“Continue teasing me and you won’t cum,” you threaten the mischievous god. He nods and moves back to your core. This time he doubles his efforts and fucks you on his tongue. Your hips move and you’re thrusting down on his face. The pleasure accumulates and you orgasm. The good boy that he is, Loki licks up every drop.

You pull him up to reach your lips and kiss. During the kiss, you wave away both of your clothes and activate a birth control spell. The goddess of seduction can’t get pregnant, it would ruin your image. The kiss continues until you reach the edge of the bed. You push him down and straddled his hips.

“I do love seeing you on top of me, it’s a beautiful sight,” he gushes to you.

“Keep being this sappy and I’ll find a new God to fuck,” you warn.

You hold his cock and guide yourself down on it. Once you’re seated fully, you move his hands to the headboard and lock them with a wave of your hands.

“Are these really necessary?” he complains.

“No, but I like the way they look. Plus, it reminds you where you truly belong.”

You start a quick pace, not looking for a sweet lovemaking session. You rock back and forth roughly and scratch his chest as you do. His torso looks as if a cat has clawed it up, and the sight sends you over. This, in turn, causes him to fill you with his cum.

You pull the sheet up on Loki before getting up and magically cleaning yourself up and reappearing your dress on the ground.

“You’re a shitty person, but a fantastic fuck,” you remark while redressing.

“It’s not like you’re quite sunshine, dear,” Loki quips back. He’s lying in his bed with his wrists still fixed to the bed frame. The sheet rests low on his hips and you can’t help but appreciate his physique once again.

“Is that what you want? A little blushing maid to control?” you ask as you straddle him once again. Leaning to his ear, you whisper, “We both know you could never be satisfied without me dominating you.”

His laugh is dark, and he doesn’t refute the statement. He would crawl the grounds naked for you if you asked. You will never truly be his, but he will always be yours.

You flick your wrist to remove the binds and free him. While keeping him tied up and hidden away seems ideal, he has duties as king to see to. You’d rather him as Odin than Odin himself running this wretched kingdom.

“Why won’t you accept my proposal as Queen?” he inquires while dressing himself.

“You and I both realize I’m not made for that.”

“We should rule the realms together, would that really be so terrible?” Yes, It would. You think to yourself.

“I’m no Queen,” you reply.

“I’m no King, and yet…”

“You were born for this life. The regal manner you have to conduct yourself, the diplomacy, the fights. It all fits you. I was born for revenge. I spend my nights high or drunk, fucking whoever falls into my sight. I tear apart relationships and fool people for fun! And I like it. I’m no Queen Loki, get that through your head!” you snap at him.

“If the people truly saw who ruled them, they would quiver in fear. I’m a fucking monster, or don’t you remember? I’m what parents warn their children of.” he spats shifting into his frost giant form.

“They warn of your race, not you. You really want to compare who's the bigger monster?”

“You’re not a monster.”

“Yes, I am. The sooner you realize this the better,” you sigh and walk out of the room.

—————

When you live thousands of years, the people in lesser worlds start to write stories of you. They call you gods and try to make sense of the senselessness way you impact their world. Thor is named Zeus to the Greeks and Jupiter to the Romans. You, on the other hand, are known as Peitho to the Greeks. The goddess of persuasion and seduction. They also created you into the story of the sirens, beautiful women who lured men to their death.

Most of the stories were true. There was a time when you seduced men and killed them. It wasn’t a high point of your legacy. But you never claimed you were innocent.

A few days after the fight with Loki, he came to apologize. Claimed the pressure of the throne was too much.

“Nobody told you to steal your father’s identity and be the ruler,” you quip back. Sympathy wasn’t a virtue you had.

“Father wasn’t fit to rule anymore. Thor isn’t around, too busy gallivanting around to care for his home,” he replied.

“Still didn’t mean you had to be king.”

“Want to destress, Allfather?” you tease just to get him to shut his whining up.

“What have you in mind, lover? He asks. The word lover leaves a bad taste in your mouth, but you ignore it.

“Snagged some Ferðalags last time I ventured the forest. Turned them into a potion to drink. Wouldn’t mind sharing,” you offer the vial. You consume the drug with him and spend the next four hours high forgetting the world.

It was only a matter of time before Loki begged for marriage again. He was planning to reveal himself as Loki soon and wished to have a wife for that. You never would love him though, and marriage went against every part of your being. A better person would cut off the relationship, leave him now before it ruined him. But you couldn’t, you enjoyed messing with his head and body too much.

 Tensions were running high amongst the realms. Loki’s approach to diplomacy and ruling wasn’t being taken to quite as he hoped. Rumors of Thor fighting and trying to bring peace about spread, and while he didn’t speak you can tell the mischievous God is worrying. You weren’t one for comfort, but you were fairly good at one of the best ways people relax.

Loki was sitting in the throne room, atop his chair. It was late, so he was in his true form instead of hiding behind the face of his father.

“Why are you here so late?” you ask.

“It takes a lot to rule a kingdom, dear,” he replies.

“You know what they say.”

“Hmm?” he questions.

“Rulers make bad lovers,” you remark.

“Is that so?” he asks, beckoning you closer with his stare.

“You better put your kingdom up for sale,” you declare walking to straddle his hips.

“I feel like I should fuck you in this throne for that statement.”

“Honey, the day you are the dominant one in this relationship, is the day I become the Goddess of Marriage.”

“Then you fuck me in this chair,” he suggests sharply.

You tug down his pants, not bothering to completely undress. You hike the long dress you have on up and he whines upon the realization that you had nothing underneath. You readjust your position and take him in one swift drop of your hips.

“This is how I would like to go, encompassed by you,” he remarks as you move your hips against his.

You lean forward to meet his lips as his hand snakes between your bodies. Instead of connecting your lips, a moan falls from them against his. It’s erotic the motion, and he groans against you. You quicken your pace and your head falls against his shoulder, unable to hold yourself up as you fuck yourself on his cock.

It doesn’t take long for you to come apart as he releases into you. You sit for a moment to catch your breath and then wave a hand to clean the mess.

“You could stay awhile, just sit with me,” he breathes.

“Loki,” you sigh.

“Loki what? Why can’t you let me love you!”

“You knew I didn’t do that! That isn’t me,” you snap, aggravated. He kept trying to make you into someone you weren’t. You warned him before the first hookup. Why didn’t he listen?

“It could be. I wasn’t supposed to be regal. I was supposed to die.”

“You wanted to change. You hated who you were. I love being this!” you shout waving your hands to emphasize the point. “I love fucking anything with a pulse! I love killing those who cross me. I love seducing people and watching their lives crumble as a result! I love being a witch in every sense of the word. I don’t get why you can’t understand that. I don’t want to be your fucking queen!” The entire declaration causes his face to fall.

“I love you,” is all he manages to mutter.

“Then I’m sorry to shatter your illusions of love, and what it should be. But this isn’t love.”

“Then I guess this is done.”

“I think I should visit Midgard for some time,” you suggest.

“I figure that’s for the best.”

[arkadialatreia]

The Greek Pantheon

Aceso- Healing, Curing Achelois- a Moon goddess Achelous- Shark spirit Acheron- Woe Achilles- a Deified mortal Achlys- Posion, Misery Achos- Trouble Acratopotes- Unmixed wine Adathodaemon- Luck Adephagia- Gluttony Adikia- Wrongdoing Adonis- the Circle of life Adrastea- a goddess Aegaeon- Violent sea storms Aegle- Radiant health Aeolus- Ruler of the winds Aergia- Sloth Aether- Light, Atmosphere Aetna- Mt. Etna Agon- Contest Aiakos- a Judge in the underworld(europe) Aidos- Modesty

Aike- Prowess Aion- Eternity, Time Aisa- Fate Alabandus- a Deified mortal Alala- the Warcry Alastor- Blood feuds Alecto- a Fury Alectrona- the Morning Aletheia- Truth Alexiares- Fortifies towns Amechania- Helplessness Amphiaraus- Chthonic oracle Amphictyonis- Wine Amphilogiai- Debates Amphitrite- the Sea Anaideia- Ruthelessness Ananke- Inevitability Androktasiai- Slaughter Anetheusa- Fountains Angelia- Messages Angelos- Chthonic Ania- Ache Anicetus- Fortified towns Anteros- Requited love Aparctias- the North Wind Aphaea- Agriculture Apheleia- Simplicity Aphrodite- Love, Beauty, Desire Aphroditus- a deity Apollon- Music, Art, Healing Aporia- Difficulty Arae- Curses Ares- War, Violence Arete- Virtue Argestes- the West/Northwest Wind Ariadne- Mazes Aristaeus- Bee-keeping Arke- a Messenger Artemis- Hunting, Archery Ascelpius- Medicine Askalaphos- Tends orchards in the underworld Asteria- Stars Astraea- Justice Astraeus- Celstial bodies, Astrology Athena- Wisdom, Strategy Atlas- Endurance, Astronomy Atropos- Fate Attis- Vegetation Atë- Delusion Aura- Breeze, Fresh air Auxesia- Fertility Auxo- Spring growth Benthesikyme- the Sea Bia- Violence Bolina- a Deified mortal Boreas- the North Wind, Winter Britomartis- Nets Brizo- Sailors Caerus- Oppurtunity Caicias- the Northeast Wind Carme- Harvestt Castor- Boxing, St. Elmo’s Fire Ceraon- the meal, specifically, the making of the wine Cerberus- Guard dog of the underworld Ceto- Dangers of the ocean Chaos- Nothingness Charites(p)- Charm, Creativity Charon- Ferryman of the underworld Charybdis- Whirlpools Chione- Snow Chiron- a Centaur Chloris- Flowers Chronos- Empirical time Chrysothemis- Harvest Circe- a goddess, a Witch Clotho- Fate Clymene- Renown, Fame Coeus- Intellect Comus- Revelry Corus- Surfeit Corymbus- Fruit of the ivy Cricios- the North/Northwest Wind Crius- Constellations Cronus- Destructive time (king of the Titans) Cyamites- Beans Cybele- Mountains Cymopoleia- the Sea Damia- Fertility Deimos- Fear Deino- Graeae Deipnus- the meal, specifically, the making of the bread Delphin- Dolphins Demeter- Grain, Harvest Despoina- Mysteries Dikaiosyne- Justice Dike- Justice Dione- Oracle of Dodona Dionysus- Wine, Madness Dolos- Trickery Dynamene- Ocean swells Dysnomia- Lawlessness Dyssebeia- Impiety Eidothea- sea nymph Eileithyia- Childbirth Eirene- Peace Eiresione- the Olive branch Ekecheiria- Truce Eleos- Mercy, Pity Elpi- Hope Endymion- a Deified mortal Enyalius- War Enyo- Destructive war Enyo- Graeae Eos- Dawn Eosphorus- the morning star, Venus Epidotes- a deity Epimetheus- afterthought Epione- Soothing pain Epiphron- Prudence Erebus- Darkness Eris- Strife Eros- Love, Attraction, Intercourse Ersa- Morning dew Eucleia- Good repute Eulabeia- Discretion Eunomia- Good order Eunostus- the Flour mill Eupheme- Good omens Euporie- Horae Eupraxia- Well being Euronotus- the Southeast Wind Eurus- the East/Southeast Wind Euryale- Goron Eurybia- Mastery of the sea Eurynome- Wateer, Meadows (ex-queen of the Titans) Eusebia- Piety Euthenia- Prosperity Gaia- Earth Galene- Calm seas Ganymede- a Deified mortal Geeras- Old age Gelos- Laughter Glaucus- Fishermen Glycon- a snake god Hades- Wealth (lord of the underworld) Harmonia- Harmony Harpocrates- Silencee Hebe- Youth Hecate- Magic Hecaterus- Hekateris Hedone- Pleasure Hedylogos- Sweet talk Heemphroditus- Andrgony Heimarmene- Sharing Helios- the Sun, Oaths Hemera- Day Hemithea- a Deified mortal Hepheastus- Fire, Crafts Hera- Marriage, Women (queen of the gods) Heracles- Strength Hermes- Travel, Messages Hesperus- the evening star, Venus Hestia- Hearth, Home Hilaera- a Deified mortal Himeros- Sexual Desire Homados- Battle Homonia- Concord Horkos- Oaths Horme- Impulse Hybris- Outrageous behavior Hygeia- Hygeine Hymenaios- Marriage Hyperion- Light Hypnos- Sleep Hysminai- Fighting Iapetus- Mortality Iaso- Cures Ichnaea- Tracking Ino- a Deified mortal Ioke- Pursuit Iris- Rainbows Iynx- the Love charm Kakia- Vice Kalokagathia- Nobility Karpo- Fruits Keres- Violent Deaths Keuthonymos- Chthonic Koalemos- Stupidity Kokytos- Wailing Kratos- Strength Lachesis- Fate Lampsao- a Deified mortal Lelantos- Air, the Unseen Lethe- Forgetfulness Leto- Motherhood Leucothea- the Sea Limos- Hunger Lips- the Southwest Wind Litae- Prayer Lupe- Pain Lyssa- Rage Ma- a goddess Macaria- Blessed deaths Machai- Fighting Mania- Madness Matton- the meal, specifically, the kneading of the dough Medusa- Gorgon Megaera- a Fury Melinoe- Offerings to the dead Men- Lunar god Mene- the Months Menoetes- Herded cattle in the underworld Menoetius- Anger Methe- the state of being Drunk Metis- Good council Minos- Judge (final votee) Mnemosyne- Memory Momus- Mockery Mormo- Chthonic Moros- Doom Neikea- Quarrels Nemesis- Retribution, Revenge Nereus- Old man of the sea Nesoi(p)- Islands, Seas Nike- Victory Nomos- Law Notus- the South Wind Nyx- Night Oceanus- the All-encircling river Oizys- Woe, Misery Oneiroi(p)- Dreams Ophion- Ruler of the Titans (overthrown by Cronus) Orithyia- Mountain winds Orthosie- one of the Horae Ourae(p)- Mountains Paean- Physician Palaemon- the Sea Palaestra- Wrestling Palioxis- Flight, Retreat Pallas- Warcraft Pan- Shepherds Panacea- Healing Pandia- sky deity Parthenos- a Deified mortal Peitharchia- Discipline Peitho- Persuasion Pemphredo- Graeae Penia- Poverty Penthus- Grief Pepromene- Share Phaenon- Saturn Phaethon- Jupiter Phanes- Procreation Pheme- Rumour Pherousa- one of the Horae Philomelus- the Wagon, the Plow Philophrosyne- Kindness Philotes- Friendship Phlegethon- Fire Phobos- Fear Phoebe(1)- Prophecy Phoebe(2)- a Deified mortal Phonoi- Murder Phorcys- Hidden dangers of the sea Phrike- Horror Phthonus- Envy Phylonoe- a Deified mortal Pistis- Trust Plutus- Wealth Poine- Retribution Polemos- War Pollux- Boxing, St. Elmo’s Fire Ponos- Hard labour Pontus- the Sea, Sea creatures Poros- Expediency Poseidon- Earthquakes, the Ocean (lord of the sea) Pothos- Yearning Praxidike- Exacting justice Priapus- Fertility Proioxis- Onrush Promtheus- Forethought Prophasis- Excuses Proteus- Herdsman of Poseidon Psamathe- Sand beaches Psyche- the Soul Ptocheia- Beggary Pyroeis- Mars Rhadamanthys- Judge (asia) Rhapso- Sewing Rhea- Fertility (queen of the Titans) Roma- Rome Saloazios- sky deity Sangarius- a River Scylla- the Sea Selene- the Moon Semele- a Deified mortal Silenus- Wine press Skeiron- the Northwest Wind Sophrosynee- Moderation Soteria- Safety Soter- Safety Stheno- a Gorgon Stilbon- Mercury Styx- Hatred, Oaths Taraxippus- a Ghost Tartarus- Tartarean Pit Techne- Art, Skill Telesphoruus- Convalescence Telete- Initiaion into the Bacchic cult Tenes- a Deified mortal Tethys- Fresh water Thalassa- the Sea Thallo- Buds Thanatos- Death Thaumus- the Wonders of the sea Theia- Sight Themis- Devine law Thetis- Marine life Thoosa- Sea currents Tisiphone- a Fury Triptolemus- Farming Triteia- the Sea Triton- the Sea Tthrasos- Boldness Tyche- Fortune Uranus- the Sky Zagreus- first incarnation of Dionysus Zelos- Rivalry Zephyrus- the West Wind Zeus- Weather, Lightning (lord of the sky, king of the gods)

[tales-from-exo-planet]

Quest for Eudaimonia

An Interlude 

Enter Minor Goddesses Asteria-Amphitrite and Peitho-Nyx

In the beginning there was darkness.

Never could we reveal what came after that darkness.

Our Mother Goddess teachings are strict about that.

But from what we can tell you...there was darkness.

The darkness was all consuming, in sound, in taste, in scent, in texture.

But it wasn’t sinister as it is known to be by humans and other beings.

It was.

It was.

Balance was created with light.

But it wasn’t to blot out the darkness.

Nor to rid the ALL of evil.

That came much later.

…..we will continue without compromising ourselves further.

Clarity was needed from the beginning.

The trouble began because of love.

Love of power.

Love between beings.

And the beauty followed because of love.

Love of power created new dynamic energies.

The capacity for creation and life knew no limits.

We are known by many names at every level.

…..the dynamic energies of creation birthed matter that could be molded and poured into.

There was a sudden need for governance.

For organization.

Hierarchy.

With Creation brought intelligence, will.

Remember that love incited much of the trouble.

Love of power.

Desire.

Unwavering devotion.

Aimed at one’s own goals and also in pursuit of “peace” in the ALL.

Prime Beings….

They were the darkness and the light we spoke of.

From them were the descendants, created perhaps foolishly in hindsight, of love.

The hierarchy was respected in the beginning.

It was revered at first and emulated within every region and district of the galaxies of the ALL.

But as with any and all beings, love and desire can change perspectives.

There was rebellion against the Prime Beings, an insurrection inspired by the descendants of the Prime.

The descendants of the Prime were given worlds of their own as they chose.

Love begat more and more and more.

But even in the expanse of the Great ALL there wasn’t enough for them.

They became in secret and then on purpose.

To right this matter, and as a demonstration of love the Prime Beings decided to allow their descendants to voice their concerns.

So began the Counsel of Prime Beings present at every level of the ALL.

Counsels of the Universe and there were multiples of those…...let’s continue on.

Smaller infrequent meetings at the supercluster level of the ALL.

There is also a galactic counsel, and an interstellar counsel.

But all of the above counsels are at the Divine level. They are the Divine Counsel.

They govern all that is of the ALL.

It is not often that they convene for their purpose is clear and rarely do they experience miscommunication.

It is at the Regional level of the Solar System that issues have been seen within many galaxies.

Issues are even more severe at the district planetary level.

Love of power.

The descendants of the Prime Beings realized their inferiority all too quickly for their liking.

What was within their capacity for creation was unsettling for them.

They realized they were in service to the Divine Counsel because that was their station.

The more that Prime Beings created descendants, the less likely of a chance there was for any descendant to garner the power and authority required to rule.

Until there was a shift in consciousness.

Any time a descendant of a Prime Being was destroyed, their power was reabsorbed.

It was tried many a time, especially at the regional and district level.

Jealousy amongst descendants…

Jealousy spawned murder and thievery.

Descendants would strip one another of their lives, hoping that if they consumed their hearts they would retain their power.

But they were sorely mistaken.

Many a descendant of a true Prime Being died in this way.

And the remaining descendant was mortal, a destiny considered worse than death for they had no power over their situation.

They were at the most base level of existence.

The existence of mortals was unintentional on part of the descendants but it provided them an opportunity for the power they had been seeking, however feeble that was.

So began famine.

So began hurricanes.

So began tsunamis.

Twisters.

Bad luck.

Disease.

So became pain.

Suffering.

Here was spawned true evil.

Violence.

Corruption.

And their Prime ancestors saw this.

Naturally another level of the hierarchy was created.

For balance.

And to symbolize this balance, for a time it was allowed that a Prime descendant could have a child.

In the past, a Prime descendant could only create through murder of another descendant.

It was only humans who could have offspring of those at their station.

But a Prime descendant was unable to create life in the way their ancestors could.

Only a Prime Being could create life.

It was as it was meant to be.

To prove their loyalty and their love, a Prime descendant was allowed a child.

However not all were able to conceive.

This was again as it was meant to be.

It was a sorrowful time.

Warring between the Prime descendants was at an all time high even in the midst of such joy.

And so the Prime Beings changed their minds.

The children of the descendants would be made to do what their patriarchs and matriarchs could not do.

They would be wiped of their memories and given new names.

New identities.

They would not be reunited with their parents even in death.

Such was the anger of the Prime Beings.

So bore the Temples of Seraphim and other schools like it.

So began once again the mission of Prime descendants to destroy the Old World.

[immortallionheart-archived-blog]

       "I’m the first and the last, the eldest and youngest, and keeper of the heart.”

↳    MINOR DETAILS

NAME: Hestia, goes by Camille O’Connell on Earth AGE: Appears 25 ALIGNMENT: True Neutral RESIDENCE: Skopelos, Greece PARENTS:     The eldest daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. SIBLINGS:

Zeus - Brother - @anditsxsorrows

Hades - Brother - @suitsofarmor

Poseidon - Brother -

Hera - Twin Sister - @ladamedemartel

Demeter - Sister - @ofbranson

OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS:

Athena - Neice - @skaixheda

Artemis - Cousin - @hxdaleksakomtrigedakru

Ares - Nephew - @amongthcwreck

Aphrodite - Niece - @fiercerebekah

Dionysus -  Nephew - @kolhearted

Hephaestus - Niece - @skaibird

Persephone - Sister-in-law/ Niece - @bourbonandheels

Nyx - Cousin - @violentsorrows

Thanatos - Distant Relations - @eternalstud

Nemesis - Distant Relations - @badassbetaerica

Coeus - Distant Relations - @oftorchwood

Peitho - Distant Relations - @thetravelcr

Ero - Great Nephew - @wclfbait

Selene - Cousin - @honorcodes

Hebe - Niece - @petrcvadcppelganger

Nike - Distant Relations - @xnotafraid

Prometheus - Distant Relations - @atcning

Circe - Distant Relations - @mortemagicae

Hecate - Distant Relations - @bonbonxwitch

Distant relations mean either 1) I don’t know or 2) I haven’t figured it out yet

↳    BIOGRAPHY

Hestia was the first born child to both Cronus and Rhea and was, like all her siblings except Zeus, swallowed by Cronus to prevent a prophecy from coming true. Zeus, being hidden from Cronus, was able to defeat the Titan free his siblings, Hestia being the last one to be freed. This is why she is known as both the Eldest and the Youngest of the gods. Born first and yet freed last.

Hestia, unlike her other siblings with great history and feats, is for more quiet and passive. This isn’t to mean she is any less than the other gods, but simply she has learned to be the peace keeper of the gods. Hestia didn’t desire power or strength, she wanted to simply be there for not just her siblings but all the gods. She was a counselor of sorts with her door always open.

Unlike the mortals who believe Hestia is a virgin, this is not true. It's simply that she has no found the one to devote herself to. Love is a precious emotion and she will not give it freely and furiously like some of her siblings. Instead, she stays her hand and waits until she finds one to give her heart to.

↳    LITTLE TIDBITS ON MODERN DAY HESTIA

- Hestia is non-violent and never fights. In fact, she doesn’t raise a hand or anything physically violent to another. She does have a temper but very rarely does she speak out like so. If Hestia gets angry, everyone knows to shut up and listen.

- Hestia, in this modern day, goes by Camille O’Connell and is a multi-millionaire.

- Hestia has developed a worldwide chain of Boarding Houses. Each house is known to have a very welcoming warm feel and is home to many. Her prices are cheap. This money she gains from these boarding houses helps lead to her charities to bring better homes to orphans and youths across the world.  These Boarding Houses and orphanages seem to always be stocked with food and a fire that never dies. All her Boarding Houses/Orphanages has greek themes to them in connection to the gods/goddesses.  

- Hestia’s own Mansion, where she lives, is known as the Mansion of the Sacred Fire. This is a boarding house (or mansion really) has many rooms and a never-dying fire. Any of the gods and goddesses can visit and stay with her as long as she wish, but no one can be violent in her house.

Hestia holds to Keys to Olympus and has the power to stop those from entering the halls.

- Never disrespect Hestia. It's, not Hestia you should fear, she will not take action against you because she knows who she is and doesn’t need to defend herself because she has her own self-respect. You should fear her siblings, they will come down upon you like hell and fire.

- Hestia has an unconditional love for everyone. This is why she is known as the goddess that all gods and goddess respect and love in turn. She’s the one who anyone can go to and she will welcome you home with open arms and just be there for you and tell you what you need to hear (though it may not be what you want to hear)

↳   ABILITIES

Ambrosia/Nectar: Hestia cooked the food of the gods that granted and renewed immortality and divine power.

Keys of Olympus: The halls of Olympus responded to Hestia's wishes. She will always know who is on Olympus and knows when someone is approaching the gates.

Sanctuary: Olympus itself is imbued where when a god steps foot into the boarding house, no violence can be conducted in front of her or in those halls. Even mortals are influenced by this when in her boarding houses.

Teleportation: Hestia has the ability to move from one are to another in a blink of an eye. She also has the ability to call upon a god by name and they can instantly teleport to her if she needs them.

↳   POWERS

Architecture Manipulation: Being that Hestia is the goddess of Home, she naturally has the ability to wave her hand and craft a home if com the need. Though she loves to let people join together and build a home by hand. However, if the time comes and its needed she’ll do this.

Pyrokinesis:  Hestia had omnipotent control of all fire everywhere. Legend states she could create flames so hot the Titans themselves were burned.

Food Manipulation: Naturally, Hestia can wave a hand and food will shape itself. Though never deny the calm she gets from crafting food the mortal way.

Guardianship: Being chosen by Zeus, Hestia has the power and control over Olympus. She protects the halls and only those she grants passage to can enter into the gates. She knows when someone is in Olympus even when she isn’t there.

Order Manipulation: If there is disarray, Hestia can easily bring order and Harmony in just a snap of her finger. Fights, riots, and all other chaos will stop and people will find that they can no longer fight or cause problems.

Serenity Inducement: With a simple presence or touch, Hestia has the ability to grant serenity to those around her. She gives a calming aura that can envelop an area helping those relax, both gods and mortals.

Divine Healing: Hestia can heal and purify wounds of both gods and mortals. Anything from minor wounds to major wounds, including damaged or withered organisms, wounds, broken bones, low vitality, and diseases/poisoning, etc... she can heal with a use of her skill. The more damage or severe the problem, the more power it takes from Hestia that can leave her weaken.

↳  NOTABLE TRAITS

✔ Optimistic, Creative, Practical, Rational, Relaxed, Courageous, Adaptable, Friendly, Curious, Perceptive, Driven, Independent ✘  Quiet, Stubborn, Private, Reserved, Easily Bored, Risky Behavior, Cynical, Persistent, Defensive

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Day 8:  Variations on this deity (aspects, regional forms, etc.)

There are many  deities from many pantheons and traditions that represent the aspects of love and beauty that Aphrodite encompasses.  There are problably more that are not mentioned as well.

Albanian:  Prende (Goddess of love and beauty)

Armenian:  Astghik (Goddess of fertility and love)

Aztec:  Xochiquetzal (Goddess of fertility, beauty, prostitutes, female sexual power, protection of young mothers, pregnancy, childbirth, and women's crafts), Xochipilli (God of love, art, games, beauty, dance, flowers, maize, fertility, and song), Tlazolteotl (Goddess of lust, carnality, sexual misdeeds), Ixcuiname (Goddess of the carnality), Tiacapan (Goddess of sexual hunger), Teicu (Goddess of sexual appetite), Tlaco (Goddess of sexual longing), Xocotzin (Goddess of sexual desire)

Buddhism:  Aizen Myō-ō or Rāgarāja (Deity who transforms worldly lust into spiritual awakening; his red-skinned appearance represents suppressed lust and passion), Kuni (God of love)

Canaanite:  Astarte (Goddess of sexual love, fertility, and warfare), Qetesh (Goddess of love, beauty and sex)

Celtic:  Áine (Irish goddess of love, summer, wealth and sovereignty), Cliodhna (Irish goddess, sometimes identified as a goddess of love and beauty), Aengus (God of love, beauty, and dreams)

Chinese:  Jiutian Xuannü (Goddess of war, sexuality, and longevity), Yue-Lao (God of love, who binds two people together with an invisible red string), Tu Er Shen (Deity who oversees the love between homosexual men), White Peony (Bai Mudan or Pai Mu-Tan) (Goddess who tempts men, especially ascetics), Wutong Shen (Group of five wanton deities from Southern China. They ravished and possessed beautiful women), Baimei Shen (Chinese god for prostitution and brothel. On her first assignment with a client, a prostitute was supposed to make sacrifice to him), Qian Keng (Peng Zu) (God of health-focused sex), Nüwa (Goddess of the wedding band and wedding jewelry. Represents Heaven and the never ending sexual desire between married couples), Chuangmu (Chinese goddess of the bedchamber. She and her husband Chuanggong look after everything that may happen in the bed room, including sex, sleep, and childbirth), King Zhou (One of worst tyrants in Chinese history. He is known as the god of sodomy)

Egyptian:  Bes (God of music, dance, and he is also the dwarf god), Hathor (Goddess of the sky, love, beauty, and music), Bastet (Goddess of felines, love,protection, perfume, beauty, and dance), Min (God of reproduction, love, and sexual pleasure)

Etruscan:  Albina (Goddess of the dawn and protector of ill-fated lovers), Turan (Goddess of love and vitality)

Greek:  The Erotes, Peitho (Personification of persuasion and seduction), Pan (God of the wild, shepherds and flocks, nature, hunting and rustic music, and companion of the nymphs, also associated with sexuality and fertility. Famous for his sexual powers and is often depicted with an erect phallus. Diogenes of Sinope, speaking in jest, related a myth of Pan learning masturbation from his father, Hermes, and teaching the habit to shepherds. Pan's greatest conquest was that of the moon goddess Selene. He accomplished this by wrapping himself in a sheepskin to hide his hairy black goat form, and drew her down from the sky into the forest where he seduced her), Philotes (Goddess of Affection or a Daimon of sexual intercourse), Anteros (God of requited love), Eros (God of love and sexual desire), Himeros (God of sexual desire and unrequited love), Hedylogos (God of sweet talk and flattery), Hermaphroditus (God of hermaphrodites and of effeminate men), Hymen (God of marriage, weddings, and the bridal hymn), Pothos (God of sexual longing, yearning and desire)

Guaraní:  Kurupi (God of sexuality and fertility)

Hindu:  Kama (God of love and sexuality), Rati (Goddess of passion and lust, wife of Kama), Chama or Kamadeva (God of young love)

Lithuanian:  Milda (Goddess of love and freedom)

Mesopotamian:  Inanna or Ishtar (Goddess of sexual love, fertility, and warfare), Nanaya (Goddess personifying voluptuousness and sensuality)

Norse and Germanic:  Freya (Goddess associated with love, beauty, magic, shamanism, seiðr, sacrifice, war, death, and sexuality), Freyr (Worshipped as a phallic fertility god; he was said to "bestow peace and pleasure on mortals"), Frigg (Goddess of marriage, married women, household duty, and divination), Lofn (Goddess of forbidden loves; servant of the queen of Asgard, Frigg), Sjöfn (Goddess associated with love)

Persian:  Anahita (Ancient water goddess, fertility goddess, and patroness of women, marriageable girls and childbirth)

Roman:  Venus (Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite), Cupid (Roman equivalent of the Greek god Eros), Suadela (Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Peitho)

Slavic:  Dogoda (Polish spirit of the west wind, associated with love and gentleness), Dzydzilelya (Polish goddess of love and marriage and of sexuality and fertility), Lada (Fakeloric goddess of harmony, merriment, youth, love and beauty), Siebog (God of love and marriage), Živa (Goddess of love and fertility)

Turco-Mongol: Aisyt (Goddess of fertility)

Vodun:  Baron La Croix, lwa (Of the dead and sexuality), Baron Samedi, lwa (Of the dead, sex and resurrection), Erzulie Freda Dahomey, lwa (Of love, beauty, jewelry, dancing, luxury, and flowers)

Yoruba:  Mami Wata (Pantheon of water deities sometimes associated with love and lust), Osun (Goddess of love, intimacy, beauty, wealth and diplomacy), Yemoja (Mother goddess of the oceans, fertility, prosperity, peace, and protection)

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I forgot to post this sketch.

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I had to draw Okeanos for MerMay. It was a must. Including baby Peitho as a bonus.

There isn't much I could say about DFP Okeanos so far since I am still thinking about him, that he's quiet and doesn't like big situations, is very good with kids and loves playing with them, and doesn't like Zeus too much.

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My Instagram followers gave me a bunch of drawing ideas for Peitho, and here are some of them. They are just sketches, and I plan on finishing them.

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Since Hermes is a fertility god, there are a few art out there symbolism of his fertility via interesting anatomy...

DFP Hermes thinks they look silly and likes them a lot from how silly they are, DFP Peitho is slightly freaked out by them.

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My Instagram followers gave me drawing ideas for Peitho, and one of them was Peitho and Hermes dancing.