#goddess of wisdom guys

[fistfightinganxietyandlosing]

God games is unrealistic because there's no way Athena would simply march into Olympus and demand Odysseus be freed

What would actually transpire is her preparing a 300-slide PowerPoint presentation on all the reasons why they should release him and all the other gods agreeing immediately because they don't care enough to sit through it

[the-phantom-peach]

yeah whatever

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[sarnai4]

Athena: Dad, have you heard from Ares lately?

Zeus (confused):...who?

Athena: My brother.

Zeus: Dear, you know that doesn't help much.

Athena (sighing): The other war god.

Zeus: Oh! Him. What about him?

Athena: Have you heard from him lately? We normally bicker on Tuesdays, but he hasn't shown up in a while.

Zeus (dismissively): I'm sure he's fine.

Athena: I'm starting to get worried. I haven't even seen him in Sparta.

Zeus: He'll show up sometime.

Athena: But what if something's wrong?

Zeus (laughs): What if it is? He's an immortal, Athena. He can't die. What's the worst that can happen?

(Meanwhile, in a jar)

Ares (in a fetal position, chanting): They'll notice I'm gone. They'll notice I'm gone.

[whatisamildopinion]

thinking about Him again. Beverly Toegold V my most beloved little boy <3

[sarafangirlart]

See, I hate modern media making Ares the big bad not bc he’s actually a sweet guy compared to the other gods or anything like that but bc bro is just not all that, he is simply not a credible threat in Greek mythology. Every time he steps out of line or does something bad Athena (or another god or mortal hero) would beat the crap out of him and that would be the end of it.

[jivvie]

guys I think EPIC is leaking into the real world

my teacher right before our midterm said “may athena, the goddess of wisdom be with you”

CHAT THIS ISNT FUNNY IM SO OBSESSED WITH THIS MUSICAL

[soap-stains]

I like to think part of the reason "not once has he cheated on his wife" gets Hera so fast is that she's still pissed off about Jason. Fuck that guy

[imbeingtauntedbyachild]

[starsfic]

Godly Parents of the Bishops

This is kinda just a quick first draft for later fic ideas. I'll probably come back and not like it. This is in HC order of collection:

Shamura, youngest child of Inanna, goddess of fate, and Odin the Fox, god of foresight.

Narinder, only child of Hecate/Diana (need to pick a name), goddess of magic, and Anubis, god of death.

Kallamar, second born child of Apollo, god of shiny things and music, and Sirona, god of healing and the sea.

Heket, only child of Set, god of plenty, and Demeter, god of starvation.

Leshy, unknown.

[emma-altium7]

The Chain and the Pantheon

Why aren't there more stories of the Zeldas going on an adventure like the Chain. Also what if the two groups meet?? GUYS, PLZ, I NEED MORE TO READ-

[mew-cake]

There's a FOURTH dragon now????

[aliferous-ly]

calling Athena "Wisdom" in polites's pov and calling her "Athena" in odysseus's. something something fear and honor of the gods

[northboreas]

okay but like. imagine if epic!athena also did this. i feel like she WOULD for them knowing everything theyve been through, but she'd also never admit it to odysseus because of the 10 years of distance between them

im just picturing him and her talking the day after wyfilwma and him being like "wow.... the morning came suspiciously later than usual today. do you know anything about that?" while he is So Completely Aware of what she did and she's just like

"who, me? know anything? i dont know anything about anything ever."

now that the ithaca saga is out i'd like to just put it out there that, in the original text, after they reunite odysseus and penelope immediately run off to fuck - obviously (20 years at sea away from your wife call that the wettest dry spell mankind's ever seen). BUT while they're getting all hot and heavy, athena decides to put her owl motif to good use and wingman for odysseus by quite literally holding off the dawn until they're fully satisfied (od. 23.345-248). which is just. what a way to end off one of the greatest pieces of storytelling in human history

[eternalstarlights]

Which symbolic fruit are you?

Stolen from dash

Tagging: @hxdrostorms (any muse) and anyone else who wants to do this.

Leo Regulus - Clemetine

In Chinese culture, clementines, known for their bright orange, waxy exterior, were symbolic of gold, and by extension, wealth, good fortune and abundance. Trees that bear clementines (or mandarins, as they're also known as) are often used to decorate the thresholds of Chinese households as a sign of good luck and prosperity. As lucky as Clementines may be, so are you and those around you. With a sunny disposition, and a knack for seeing the best in everyone, and the good in the world around you, you're someone who believes that the glass is always half full. Things can always be worse, and they will always get better, one way or another! Like the vibrant clementines you're known for bringing light to those who need it, and always bringing laughter to your friend group. However, such a bright exterior can sometimes hide a deep and lingering sadness. Remember: even the light sometimes has to dim, and even the sun has to set. Don't worry; it'll always come back.

Kunikida Doppo - Dates

In Islam, during Ramadan, dates are used to break the daily fast that Muslims engage in and are sacred symbols of faith, abundance, longevity, hospitality and peace. In other faiths, they are also used to represent faith, power and pilgrimage. Dates, being high in sugar, are prosperous in desert regions and were known for keeping men from starvation. In the same way dates are subtly sweet, so are you. More even-tempered than others, though you likely have a more placid surface, your waters do run deep. You're someone who has a strong connection to whatever faith or belief system you believe in and enjoy engaging in deep conversations with those around you. Contemplation and gratitude are words that aren't rare in your vocabulary. You spend much of your time putting others before yourself, getting by on the dates of kindness alone. Just remember, you cannot survive to be there for other people; you have to put yourself first sometimes.

Portrayer Phantasos - Cherry

In popular culture, cherries have come to represent sensuality, sex, and seduction. In the cult classic, Twin Peaks, Audrey Horne expresses her sexual expertise by tying a cherry stem with her tongue. "Cherry" is also used to refer to the concept of virginity: why? I don't know to be honest, but here we are. Much like the cherry, you're a sensual person who enjoys all the creature comforts the world offers. You enjoy delicious food, dynamic relationships, passionate lovemaking and stimulating conversation; however, you may also come across a touch vapid or shallow, due to your quickly fading attention when something has served its usefulness to you. To quote some man on tinder: "you're here for a good time, not a long time". You can come across, at times, slightly tart, carrying a bit of a bite to you that not everyone can handle. That’s okay: you’re an acquired taste!

Ember Bi Fang - Pomegranate

The pomegranate is most famously attributed to the Greek goddess, Persephone. Though versions of the story differ: with some saying Persephone was tricked into eating pomegranate seeds to be trapped in the underworld, and some saying she willingly chose to eat the seeds. Pomegranate's have a hard exterior that is tough to crack. Your hard shell is a natural protectant and keeps you safe from those that only wish to use you. Internally you are rich with bounties. You believe in living your life passionately and vibrantly. The idea of surrendering to a fate of being confined to anything, whether it be a relationship, a job, or family dynamic where you are not happy and lack agency is a terrifying prospect. It is fears like this which also prevent you from opening up and showing vulnerability to those around you. However, like the pomegranate whose seeds sparkle like gemstones, you hide inside you incredible beauty that only the most worthy deserve to see.

Sasha/Athena - Dates

In Islam, during Ramadan, dates are used to break the daily fast that Muslims engage in and are sacred symbols of faith, abundance, longevity, hospitality and peace. In other faiths, they are also used to represent faith, power and pilgrimage. Dates, being high in sugar, are prosperous in desert regions and were known for keeping men from starvation. In the same way dates are subtly sweet, so are you. More even-tempered than others, though you likely have a more placid surface, your waters do run deep. You're someone who has a strong connection to whatever faith or belief system you believe in and enjoy engaging in deep conversations with those around you. Contemplation and gratitude are words that aren't rare in your vocabulary. You spend much of your time putting others before yourself, getting by on the dates of kindness alone. Just remember, you cannot survive to be there for other people; you have to put yourself first sometimes.

[modawg]

percy: im passing the phone to someone who literally gave me grey hair after getting herself kidnapped at the ripe age of 13 making me go get her

annabeth:…im passing the phone to someone who got kidnapped and went missing for 7 months at the RIPE AGE of 16 and now has to wear an air tag on his camp necklace so he doesn’t get lost

percy:……im passing the phone to someone with abandonment issues

annabeth:…….im passing the phone to someone who uses humor to deal with the extreme trauma he lived through as a young tween

percy:………..im passing the phone to someone who’s literal mom is the goddess of wisdom yet she can’t read or spell

annabeth: im passing the phone to someone with daddy issues

percy: im passing the phone to someone with daddy AND mommy issues

annabeth: IM PASSING THE PHONE TO SOMEONE-

grover: guys can i please have my phone back please i just want to ft my girlfriend please

i just love that their all friends and that that is what is first and foremost no matter that percy and annabeth are dating they were besties first so their silly and they’re annoying and i love them as a trio

[sarafangirlart]

Quintus Smyrnaeus, Fall of Troy 14. 386 ff :

Still from Olympos thundering Atrytone [Athena] wielded her Father's power unshamed, and still the welkin shrieked around. Her ruin of wrath now upon Aias hurled she: on his ship dashed she a thunderbolt, and shivered it wide in a moment into fragments small, while earth and air yelled o'er the wreck, and whirled and plunged and fell the whole sea down thereon. They in the ship were all together flung forth: all about them swept the giant waves, round them leapt lightnings flaming through the dark. Choked with the strangling surf of hissing brine, gasping out life, they drifted o'er the sea.

But even in death those captive [Trojan] maids rejoiced, as some ill-starred ones, clasping to their breasts their babes, sank in the sea; some flung their arms round Danaans' horror-stricken heads, and dragged these down with them, so rendering to their foes requital for foul outrage down to them. And from on high the haughty Tritogeneia [Athena] Looked down on all this, and her heart was glad.

Ok, so much to unpack here, first off, good for the Trojan women to get their revenge, it reminds me of something Anya Taylor-Joy had said:

Second off, I always found it so interesting how Athena felt remorse for destroying Troy, it doesn’t make up for the horrible things she’s done and allowed but it’s so cool nonetheless. The fact that she’s glad that the Trojan women dragged the danaans down with them is also interesting, bc it’s one of the many examples that Athena can be violent and love violence, sure she’s more levelheaded than Ares (tho tbf a feral cat is more levelheaded than Ares) but she can still be just as bloodthirsty as him, except unlike him, she actually wins her battles.