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 Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:17 pm
He's probably too embarrassed to even hear it mentioned.
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:24 pm
Actually, Hypnos is pansexual and loved by all the gods; Thanatos is asexual and there is only contempt between him and the Olympians. Nonnus, Dionysiaca: "On the ground that hapless girl heavy with wine, unmoving, was wedded to Dionysos; Hypnos embraced the body of Aura with overshadowing wings, and he was marshal of the wedding for Bakkhos, for he also had experience of love, he is yokefellow of Selene, he is companion of the Erotes in nightly caresses."Aeschylus, Niobe: "For, alone of gods, Thanatos loves not gifts; no, not by sacrifice, nor by libation, canst thou aught avail with him; he hath no altar nor hath he hymn of praise; from him, alone of gods, Peitho (Persuasion) stands aloof."I'd also at this junction like to point out the sheer IRONY of Dionysos accusing Hypnos of crossdressing. It would be more sensible to accuse Hypnos of being a flowerchild for his love of poppies, or a nudist because he grew up in the Golden Age, before clothing became de rigeur - but then, all the gods have sacred flowers and naked statues of themselves. Isn't that right, Hades Asphodelion? As for whether or not the twins could be considered fashionistas...well, they do look rather trendy in neoclassical attire.
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:31 pm
Akherontis Actually, Hypnos is pansexual and loved by all the gods; Thanatos is asexual and there is only contempt between him and the Olympians. Nonnus, Dionysiaca: "On the ground that hapless girl heavy with wine, unmoving, was wedded to Dionysos; Hypnos embraced the body of Aura with overshadowing wings, and he was marshal of the wedding for Bakkhos, for he also had experience of love, he is yokefellow of Selene, he is companion of the Erotes in nightly caresses."Aeschylus, Niobe: "For, alone of gods, Thanatos loves not gifts; no, not by sacrifice, nor by libation, canst thou aught avail with him; he hath no altar nor hath he hymn of praise; from him, alone of gods, Peitho (Persuasion) stands aloof."I'd also at this junction like to point out the sheer IRONY of Dionysos accusing Hypnos of crossdressing. It would be more sensible to accuse Hypnos of being a flowerchild for his love of poppies, or a nudist because he grew up in the Golden Age, before clothing became de rigeur - but then, all the gods have sacred flowers and naked statues of themselves. Isn't that right, Hades Asphodelion? As for whether or not the twins could be considered fashionistas...well, they do look rather trendy in neoclassical attire. S...Shut up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gonk
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:37 pm
What's that I hear?
. . . Oh yes, the absence of denial.
Item Eight.
Akherontis does bring up an interesting point, are all Greek deities nudists at heart?
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:44 pm
Dionysus or Bacchus What's that I hear? . . . Oh yes, the absence of denial. Item Eight. Akherontis does bring up an interesting point, are all Greek deities nudists at heart? *stares dully at Dionysus* Do you have any idea how awkward you're making this??? Answering the question...NO. I certainly am NOT a nudist! *gags*
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:37 pm
I thought the denial was a given. As a matter of course, Hypnos is not a crossdresser. That would be somewhat difficult in ancient society anyway, considering that men and women wore largely the same things. Dionysos managed it, though, but you can't blame him. He was raised as a girl to hide him from Hera.
Hades, you can't NOT be a nudist, you spent your whole childhood in your father's belly.
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:21 pm
Akherontis I thought the denial was a given. As a matter of course, Hypnos is not a crossdresser. That would be somewhat difficult in ancient society anyway, considering that men and women wore largely the same things. Dionysos managed it, though, but you can't blame him. He was raised as a girl to hide him from Hera. Hades, you can't NOT be a nudist, you spent your whole childhood in your father's belly. A nudist is someone who chooses to be naked. Did I choose to? NO. It was uncomfortable then and I still can't get dressed without feeling awkward, okay? So therefore I am NOT a nudist. *sticks tounge out at you*
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:20 pm
Well if your going to blame it on the artists, then none of you are nudists... even aphrodite... which she should be... right?! eek
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:51 pm
history goddess Well if your going to blame it on the artists, then none of you are nudists... even aphrodite... which she should be... right?! eek Oh, we have authorial evidence that Aphrodite was a nudist on occasion, but I'm not going there. Anyway, the point is that the gods usually wore apparel as it was sensible to do so, but they were also completely comfortable with nudity because they were physically divine beings and had nothing to be ashamed of. The notion of a GOD being sheepish is odd to say the least.
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:28 pm
Akherontis history goddess Well if your going to blame it on the artists, then none of you are nudists... even aphrodite... which she should be... right?! eek Oh, we have authorial evidence that Aphrodite was a nudist on occasion, but I'm not going there. Well, only when I feel like my clothes aren't enhancing my true beauty. cool
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 6:16 pm
Aphrodite Philopannyx Akherontis history goddess Well if your going to blame it on the artists, then none of you are nudists... even aphrodite... which she should be... right?! eek Oh, we have authorial evidence that Aphrodite was a nudist on occasion, but I'm not going there. Well, only when I feel like my clothes aren't enhancing my true beauty. cool Which happens to be every other day dear. mrgreen
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:39 pm
stare stare stare stare
This conversation is getting REALLY awkward.
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:46 pm
HadesPluto stare stare stare stare This conversation is getting REALLY awkward. I never figured someone who would kidnap their neice to be their wife would also harbour prudish tendencies.
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:54 pm
Akherontis HadesPluto stare stare stare stare This conversation is getting REALLY awkward. I never figured someone who would kidnap their neice to be their wife would also harbour prudish tendencies. Hey, Zeus is way worse!!!! He married his sister and cheats on her with other women (sometimes men), and as far as I'm concerned, he's done this with his own kids too, damn it!!! ....Wow. I got really emotional there. xp
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:58 pm
HadesPluto Akherontis HadesPluto stare stare stare stare This conversation is getting REALLY awkward. I never figured someone who would kidnap their neice to be their wife would also harbour prudish tendencies. Hey, Zeus is way worse!!!! He married his sister and cheats on her with other women (sometimes men), and as far as I'm concerned, he's done this with his own kids too, damn it!!! ....Wow. I got really emotional there. xp There was one man, and it was a Trojan prince, Ganymedes. Besides, you're not supposed to care. Heck, you're not supposed to care about anything except for the dead.
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