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 Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 10:09 pm
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Qyp Akherontis Qyp I Qyp. I have been interested in mythology since my childhood days of watching Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena. I know those are made p, but I am pretty sure they are the reason for my interest in Mythology, and not just Greek. I think that will do... I am not one to talk about myself. I loved those shows too. They may have been my inspiration to learn Greek Mythology, although I also had quite a few mythology books with amazing illustrations, and those were definitely influences too. Anyway, I'm not so fussed over the fact that Xena and Hercules played it fast and loose with myth and history. It was still awesome. Well, Xena did kind of peter out in later seasons, and began to get a little too silly. But I remember it fondly for the earlier episodes. Yes yes, I agree. They were both awesome shows... Kevin Sorbo was funny at times. The episodes I remember the most from Hercules, was that gold deer centaur, I forgot the name of it, but it had the blood to kill gods. Then there was the one where they were in modern times... another was the hydra. That one is hard to forget, also, the hydra looked AWESOME. Xena, I remember her being in china as a warlord, or something like that... it's all muddled up now. I should try to find it all on DVD. Also did you know that the guy who played Iolaus, is now the director of Spartacus: Blood and Sand?
I did. I'm not such a big fan of Spartacus, it seems like little more than excessive pandering to the 300 crowd.
You're thinking of the Hind, based on the Elaphoi Khrysokheroi (Golden Hinds) of Artemis, who pulled her chariot, except for one, the famous Kerynitian Hind of Hercules' labour.
The mythological hinds were fully deer, with golden horns (gold was Artemis' colour, and silver was Apollon's, contrary to popular belief which ascribes silver to Artemis and gold to Apollo due to their solar and lunar associations). The blood of the hinds certainly had no power to kill the gods. |
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 10:27 pm
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Akherontis Qyp Akherontis Qyp I Qyp. I have been interested in mythology since my childhood days of watching Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena. I know those are made p, but I am pretty sure they are the reason for my interest in Mythology, and not just Greek. I think that will do... I am not one to talk about myself. I loved those shows too. They may have been my inspiration to learn Greek Mythology, although I also had quite a few mythology books with amazing illustrations, and those were definitely influences too. Anyway, I'm not so fussed over the fact that Xena and Hercules played it fast and loose with myth and history. It was still awesome. Well, Xena did kind of peter out in later seasons, and began to get a little too silly. But I remember it fondly for the earlier episodes. Yes yes, I agree. They were both awesome shows... Kevin Sorbo was funny at times. The episodes I remember the most from Hercules, was that gold deer centaur, I forgot the name of it, but it had the blood to kill gods. Then there was the one where they were in modern times... another was the hydra. That one is hard to forget, also, the hydra looked AWESOME. Xena, I remember her being in china as a warlord, or something like that... it's all muddled up now. I should try to find it all on DVD. Also did you know that the guy who played Iolaus, is now the director of Spartacus: Blood and Sand? I did. I'm not such a big fan of Spartacus, it seems like little more than excessive pandering to the 300 crowd. You're thinking of the Hind, based on the Elaphoi Khrysokheroi (Golden Hinds) of Artemis, who pulled her chariot, except for one, the famous Kerynitian Hind of Hercules' labour. The mythological hinds were fully deer, with golden horns (gold was Artemis' colour, and silver was Apollon's, contrary to popular belief which ascribes silver to Artemis and gold to Apollo due to their solar and lunar associations). The blood of the hinds certainly had no power to kill the gods.
Well, I would think not. It did seem made up, considering I remember in the show Hercules fulling in love with one? Or am I mixing something up?
And THE MORE YOU KNOW! |
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 10:34 pm
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Qyp Akherontis Qyp Akherontis Qyp I Qyp. I have been interested in mythology since my childhood days of watching Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena. I know those are made p, but I am pretty sure they are the reason for my interest in Mythology, and not just Greek. I think that will do... I am not one to talk about myself. I loved those shows too. They may have been my inspiration to learn Greek Mythology, although I also had quite a few mythology books with amazing illustrations, and those were definitely influences too. Anyway, I'm not so fussed over the fact that Xena and Hercules played it fast and loose with myth and history. It was still awesome. Well, Xena did kind of peter out in later seasons, and began to get a little too silly. But I remember it fondly for the earlier episodes. Yes yes, I agree. They were both awesome shows... Kevin Sorbo was funny at times. The episodes I remember the most from Hercules, was that gold deer centaur, I forgot the name of it, but it had the blood to kill gods. Then there was the one where they were in modern times... another was the hydra. That one is hard to forget, also, the hydra looked AWESOME. Xena, I remember her being in china as a warlord, or something like that... it's all muddled up now. I should try to find it all on DVD. Also did you know that the guy who played Iolaus, is now the director of Spartacus: Blood and Sand? I did. I'm not such a big fan of Spartacus, it seems like little more than excessive pandering to the 300 crowd. You're thinking of the Hind, based on the Elaphoi Khrysokheroi (Golden Hinds) of Artemis, who pulled her chariot, except for one, the famous Kerynitian Hind of Hercules' labour. The mythological hinds were fully deer, with golden horns (gold was Artemis' colour, and silver was Apollon's, contrary to popular belief which ascribes silver to Artemis and gold to Apollo due to their solar and lunar associations). The blood of the hinds certainly had no power to kill the gods. Well, I would think not. It did seem made up, considering I remember in the show Hercules fulling in love with one? Or am I mixing something up? And THE MORE YOU KNOW!
Indeed.
And knowing is half the battle. 3nodding
You'd think people would be more aware of it, since some of Apollon's most famous epithets indicate his love of silver, i.e. Argyrotoxos: of the silver bow. Likewise, all references to Artemis' chariot, bows and arrows describe them as all-golden. |
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 10:45 pm
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Akherontis Qyp Akherontis Qyp Akherontis Qyp I Qyp. I have been interested in mythology since my childhood days of watching Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena. I know those are made p, but I am pretty sure they are the reason for my interest in Mythology, and not just Greek. I think that will do... I am not one to talk about myself. I loved those shows too. They may have been my inspiration to learn Greek Mythology, although I also had quite a few mythology books with amazing illustrations, and those were definitely influences too. Anyway, I'm not so fussed over the fact that Xena and Hercules played it fast and loose with myth and history. It was still awesome. Well, Xena did kind of peter out in later seasons, and began to get a little too silly. But I remember it fondly for the earlier episodes. Yes yes, I agree. They were both awesome shows... Kevin Sorbo was funny at times. The episodes I remember the most from Hercules, was that gold deer centaur, I forgot the name of it, but it had the blood to kill gods. Then there was the one where they were in modern times... another was the hydra. That one is hard to forget, also, the hydra looked AWESOME. Xena, I remember her being in china as a warlord, or something like that... it's all muddled up now. I should try to find it all on DVD. Also did you know that the guy who played Iolaus, is now the director of Spartacus: Blood and Sand? I did. I'm not such a big fan of Spartacus, it seems like little more than excessive pandering to the 300 crowd. You're thinking of the Hind, based on the Elaphoi Khrysokheroi (Golden Hinds) of Artemis, who pulled her chariot, except for one, the famous Kerynitian Hind of Hercules' labour. The mythological hinds were fully deer, with golden horns (gold was Artemis' colour, and silver was Apollon's, contrary to popular belief which ascribes silver to Artemis and gold to Apollo due to their solar and lunar associations). The blood of the hinds certainly had no power to kill the gods. Well, I would think not. It did seem made up, considering I remember in the show Hercules fulling in love with one? Or am I mixing something up? And THE MORE YOU KNOW!Indeed. And knowing is half the battle. 3nodding You'd think people would be more aware of it, since some of Apollon's most famous epithets indicate his love of silver, i.e. Argyrotoxos: of the silver bow. Likewise, all references to Artemis' chariot, bows and arrows describe them as all-golden.
Wait, does Apollo and Artemis love each other? That would explain the love for the colours of their opposite. As in, Apollo loves the silver moon, and Artemis loves the Golden Sun?
Also, it could explain the sayings "silence is golden" and something about a silver tongue. I keep forgetting how it goes. Night time is a time of silence, while day time is loud and full of activity. Armetis needs quiet to hunt, while Apollo loves to sing, etc. |
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 10:54 pm
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Qyp Wait, does Apollo and Artemis love each other? That would explain the love for the colours of their opposite. As in, Apollo loves the silver moon, and Artemis loves the Golden Sun? Also, it could explain the sayings "silence is golden" and something about a silver tongue. I keep forgetting how it goes. Night time is a time of silence, while day time is loud and full of activity. Armetis needs quiet to hunt, while Apollo loves to sing, etc.
No, they're brother and sister. And, apart from the myth of their birth and the various missions they are sent on by their mother Leto, Apollon and Artemis have rather little to do with one another.
As for the sun and moon thing...well, I direct you to this thread. |
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 3:11 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:55 am
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 4:46 am
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 4:47 am
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:12 am
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Qyp xllJesterllx Hey all! Im Victarii you can call me Rii or Arii. Whatever works XD I have always been obsessed with greek mythology, it seemed more realistic than a lot of the theories people come up with now a days. And as i grew older and learned more i decided there has to be some truth to it, so for everyone who is curious, i believe in the greek gods with all my heart. yes as a religion. So i'm glad to be in a community of people who are psyched about it too! Change your gaia name to Victarii... AND GREETINGS PAGAN. I do not believe in Greek gods. To many versions of the same story... way to many. But, to each their own. WELCOME!
My Gaia name will stay xllJesterllx Thank you however for the idea. smile I understand that there are way to many versions of the same story, but that may be just because it was told through words generation by generation. They did not have a book with the stories of that religion at that time, so of course there will be variations based on who was hearing it, because we all perceive things differently. Regardless, thank you for the warm welcome.
- Victarii |
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:37 am
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:50 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:05 pm
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:15 am
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:40 pm
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Hey, I've known about this guild for awhile, but eh, I'm lazy. I do really love Greek mythology though. I just really like mythology in general. Awhile back Akherontis got me back into Greek mythology, especially the minor Gods, especially the Winds.
I got really inspired after that, art, and even a graphic novel idea followed. But I'm not good enough yet to pull that off, not artwise or knowledgewise. I can fix the knowledge part here a bit I figure.
As for the avatar I picked up Notos awhile back as an RP character and yeah, I really like him now... despite the complete lack of information to work on, but that makes it more fun in a way. And yeah,despite the username I tend call him Notos, but that was an impossible name choice on Gaia apparently though so I had to go with the Romanized Notus which I'm still trying to get used to.
So, yeah if you got through that grammatically horrible ramble of an introduction of mine, hello.
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