#epic hector

[firinnie]

So. I have the stupidest theory.

In "Not Sorry for Loving You" Calypso says that during her time on the island she had no other friends than "the sky and sun".

So I really like to take one word out of context and make something with it SO what if she meant Apollo here? Stay with me because it will make sense why he might be pissed at Odysseus, ok? You see, Hector was very much Apollo's favorite so by Epic standards I think we can say he was his patron god. Plus we know he openly participated in the war and fought on the side of Troy, and he was also the god of prophecy, I don't believe he didn't know how it all ended. Now imagine that Apollo had to watch as his favorite man died and then the only thing left after him - his son, was thrown by Athena's student from the city walls. We know Athena, she didn't miss the opportunity to proudly remind her brother of this, for the gods it was just a game as long as "their man" wasn't involved.

But yes, I think Apollo may have a real dislike for Odysseus and if he had the chance, he convinced Calypso that it was the fulfillment of her dreams for bravely enduring her exile. Apollo knew that Odysseus would manage to get off that island but he wanted him to feel at least a little bit of the pain that Hector's family, his subjects and his beloved wife felt. What golden god himself felt. In addition, Calypso casually tells Odysseus that "someone" came for him. Like??? Shouldn't a god visiting the island because of a mortal be more surprising to her? She says it as if there was nothing unusual about it. Maybe because one had already visited her once, 7 years ago?

[hozieroftroy]

I'M NOT OKAY

[simoondraws]

The wrath of Achilles...

[tenoart]

Hector of troy- because most art I see of him is in armour or scary and that needed fixed

[just-an-enby-lemon]

After God Games

Helios: The sirens?

Apollo: I was taken by surprise, okay? Dad just popped me into the arena and went "yo fight your sister about Odyseus or something".

Helios: And you didn't consider my cows as a reason?

Apollo: I panicked!? And the sirens do write bangers.

Helios: After I considered you as my sucessor!

Apollo: Look, honey, Hector was my champion and I didn't even considered Troy a reason. Is nothing personal.

[puhlobobr]

Hector: just vibing with his son in the Underworld, hoping not ever deal with Achaens again

Odysseus in the distance: And if I gotta drop another infant from a wall...

Hector: DON'T. YOU. DARE.

[amiti-art]

JORGE IS THINKING ABOUT MAKING AN ILIAD MUSICAL IN THE FUTURE HELLOOOO??????

I need my Hector & Apollo songs please please please Jay I'm begging you please

[katkit-drops-alt]

aaaaaaaaaaaa the iliad/odyssey as cat memes aaaaaaaaaaaaa

[bugbear55]

“Andromache, my love, take your time.”

waaiting, andromache when you come home i’ll be waaiting, 🥲

[miyetko]

changed the words a little—mostly because I just wanted to write Aristos Achaion somewhere

[greeknerdsstuff]

#I'm back on my bullshit :3

[hycinthrt]

no!! stop running!!!

i need to tell you that he held out his arms to take his baby!!!

but the child squirmed around and began wailing terrified by his father’s helm!!!!

and his father began laughing and his mother laughed as well!!

and from his handsome head he took it and placed it on the ground!!

and he kissed his son and swung him around!!!

and prayed that he would become better than him!!!

stop running this is important!!!!

[official-english-major]

Rereading the iliad bc the epic the musical brainrot is real (and also bc the iliad is a banger)

[deathnguts]

As much as everyone loves the ‘Odysseus raises Astyanax’ AU what about Hector raises his own baby AU because he was a good father a good son a good husband and he deserves to see his baby more than just once in at least one other universe

[dootznbootz]

I really love the fact that Odysseus doesn't hear a baby crying while in the Underworld in Epic despite fearing it. In a way, I'd like to think that Astyanax/Scamandrius isn't crying because he's being comforted by Hector.

[o1iveangel]

“destiny now overtakes me”

i can’t think abt him too long or i start to get emotional