Guan Yin: Her job is to save all the souls from earth before going to heaven, and she can transform herself into the creature she is saving in order to feel closer to it.
Sun Wukong: Monkey King flies around on a nimbus cloud that is reserved for him and only him.
Raven: Raven was originally white, but was turned black when trying to escape through a smokehole.
Komorkis: Komorkis is the mother of Morning Star, and the wife of the sun, Natosi.
Xi-Wangmu: She lives in the Kunlun Mountains in the far west, at the margin of heaven and earth. She also grows peaches of immortality in her garden.
Nut: Nut was extremely close with her twin brother Geb, and they were born embracing each other. They were separated so that life could exist between them.
Sekhmet: She helps pharaohs in battle and helps to heal the sick and injured.
Hathor: Hathor was portrayed as a cow in early eras, and was milked by the gods.
Ma'at: One of Ma'at's duties is to judge the dead's hearts against her feather. She also must guide her father across the sky every morning to raise the sun.
Thor: Thor is very brave and heroic, but not intelligent. He is stronger than an ox and "almost as smart."
Loki: The day Saturday has ties with the name of the trickster god, Loki.
Odin: Odin sacrificed an eye to drink from Mimir's well of wisdom.
Artemis: Artemis possesses arrows that can bring death and disease as well as the gift of healing.
Pandora: She was the first mortal woman created. Pandora was created to punish mankind for the actions of Prometheus.
The Jade Emperor: The Jade Emperor created the twelve zodiac symbols. He also partially caused the hatred between rats and cats.
Freyja: She receives half of the dead warriors while Odin receives the other half.
Glispa: The very beautiful woman became immortal at the age of 18.
Chang-e: Chang-e's best friend is her Jade rabbit, who she met when she floated up to the moon.
Rhea: Rhea is a devoted mother and is also in charge of her sacred lions.
Balder: Balder's mother asked all living and non-living objects to protect him, so he did not have many weaknesses.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Assignment #9: My Myth Retold
Hello, diverse pantheon! I'm sure all the fragments of the myth about Ares and I have gotten excited to hear the whole story. So, that is what I am going to do today.
I am married to Hephaestus, the Greek god of blacksmiths, artisans, metallurgy, fire, and volcanoes. I also have had an affair with Ares since the beginning of my marriage. Hephaestus had heard rumors of my love for Ares, and began to get suspicious. So, he made a plan to reveal our secret. He crafted a net and positioned it on our bed with snares to hold it down. His goal was for the net to trap Ares and me, leaving us immobile. The net was as subtle as a spider's web; it was not visible. Hephaestus then informed me that he would be traveling to Lemnos, and departed on his journey.
Ares saw Hephaestus depart to the far away land, and took advantage of my availability. He showed up at my home shortly after Hephaestus left, eager for my love. Ares led me to the bedroom, and we laid down on the bed. All of the sudden. The net trapped us, and neither of us were able to move.
Little did we know, Helios had been watching us at Hephaestus' request. He informed Hephaestus of the situation, who arrived at our house shortly after. He was crying as he entered our front gate, feeling deeply betrayed by his wife, me. He was on the deck for quite some time, speaking with other gods. First, he yelled to my father, Zeus, and informed him of my actions. Hephaestus also described what he hoped would come of his trap to Zeus. He thought that Ares and I would soon grow tired of each other, and consider our immobility miserable.
Soon after Hephaestus' conversation with Zeus, he requested the presence of Poseidon, Hermes and Apollo. They laughed at the punishment Hephaestus had bestowed on Ares and me. However, Poseidon convinced Hephaestus to release us. He promised to endure Ares' punishment if he ran away. After Hephaestus reluctantly released us, Ares fled to Thrace and I fled to Paphos of Cyprus. I consider Paphos of Cyprus sacred, and traveled there to renew my spirit.
I am married to Hephaestus, the Greek god of blacksmiths, artisans, metallurgy, fire, and volcanoes. I also have had an affair with Ares since the beginning of my marriage. Hephaestus had heard rumors of my love for Ares, and began to get suspicious. So, he made a plan to reveal our secret. He crafted a net and positioned it on our bed with snares to hold it down. His goal was for the net to trap Ares and me, leaving us immobile. The net was as subtle as a spider's web; it was not visible. Hephaestus then informed me that he would be traveling to Lemnos, and departed on his journey.
Ares saw Hephaestus depart to the far away land, and took advantage of my availability. He showed up at my home shortly after Hephaestus left, eager for my love. Ares led me to the bedroom, and we laid down on the bed. All of the sudden. The net trapped us, and neither of us were able to move.
Little did we know, Helios had been watching us at Hephaestus' request. He informed Hephaestus of the situation, who arrived at our house shortly after. He was crying as he entered our front gate, feeling deeply betrayed by his wife, me. He was on the deck for quite some time, speaking with other gods. First, he yelled to my father, Zeus, and informed him of my actions. Hephaestus also described what he hoped would come of his trap to Zeus. He thought that Ares and I would soon grow tired of each other, and consider our immobility miserable.
Soon after Hephaestus' conversation with Zeus, he requested the presence of Poseidon, Hermes and Apollo. They laughed at the punishment Hephaestus had bestowed on Ares and me. However, Poseidon convinced Hephaestus to release us. He promised to endure Ares' punishment if he ran away. After Hephaestus reluctantly released us, Ares fled to Thrace and I fled to Paphos of Cyprus. I consider Paphos of Cyprus sacred, and traveled there to renew my spirit.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Assignment #8: Resolution
Hello everyone! How was your Valentine's Day? Mine was fabulous. Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday; it is so full of love!
Alright, time to focus on the resolution of the myth. After Hephaestus trapped Ares and I, he was content with leaving us there for eternity. However, I am thankful that Poseidon was there to keep such a cruel thing from happening. Hephaestus was skeptical of releasing us because he thought that Ares would flee the scene without enduring his punishment. Poseidon encouraged Hephaestus to let us go, and promised to pay Ares' debt if he ran away. Hephaestus reluctantly let us go. Ares fled to Thrace, and I to Paphos of Cyprus, where I was born. There stands my grove and altar, the sacred place I go to renew my spirit.
Alright, time to focus on the resolution of the myth. After Hephaestus trapped Ares and I, he was content with leaving us there for eternity. However, I am thankful that Poseidon was there to keep such a cruel thing from happening. Hephaestus was skeptical of releasing us because he thought that Ares would flee the scene without enduring his punishment. Poseidon encouraged Hephaestus to let us go, and promised to pay Ares' debt if he ran away. Hephaestus reluctantly let us go. Ares fled to Thrace, and I to Paphos of Cyprus, where I was born. There stands my grove and altar, the sacred place I go to renew my spirit.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Assignment #7: Climax
Hi everyone! Aphrodite here. How is everyone doing? I'm feeling lovely as always.
The next aspect of the myth about the love of Ares and I is the climax. The climax of the myth happens about halfway through the tale. Directly before the climax, the reader is left wondering what actions Hephaestus will take to punish Ares and I. This question is answered when the snare placed in my bed suddenly traps Ares and I. We are immobile in the tight space of the net. The bodies of Ares and I are tightly pressed together. This action answered the cliffhanger at the beginning of the story as to why Hephaestus was setting up snares on our bed. It also touches on what others think of my relationship with Ares. Other gods are present for the ordeal, and find pleasure in our punishment. We had been caught in the act. There was no more refusomg , and I had to own up to my mistakes. This did not stop me from making the same mistakes over and over again.
I began to feel very chlosterphobic. Hephaestus was very pleased with this punishment. Although this action did not stop me from being an unfaithful wife, I have and will never forget the pain I caused Hephaestus. I respect Hephaestus' intelligent nature even more now than I ever did before. I did not know that Hephaestus was aware of my adulterous actions.
The next aspect of the myth about the love of Ares and I is the climax. The climax of the myth happens about halfway through the tale. Directly before the climax, the reader is left wondering what actions Hephaestus will take to punish Ares and I. This question is answered when the snare placed in my bed suddenly traps Ares and I. We are immobile in the tight space of the net. The bodies of Ares and I are tightly pressed together. This action answered the cliffhanger at the beginning of the story as to why Hephaestus was setting up snares on our bed. It also touches on what others think of my relationship with Ares. Other gods are present for the ordeal, and find pleasure in our punishment. We had been caught in the act. There was no more refusomg , and I had to own up to my mistakes. This did not stop me from making the same mistakes over and over again.
I began to feel very chlosterphobic. Hephaestus was very pleased with this punishment. Although this action did not stop me from being an unfaithful wife, I have and will never forget the pain I caused Hephaestus. I respect Hephaestus' intelligent nature even more now than I ever did before. I did not know that Hephaestus was aware of my adulterous actions.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Assignment #6: Conflict
Hi, I'm back. So I hate to admit it, but I'm quite the drama starter. I'm not very good at keeping stable friendships or faithful relationships. I prove this point in the myth about the love of Ares and I.
I am married to Hephaestus. But like I said before, I am an unfaithful wife. I was not aware of the fact that Hephaestus had suspected anything, but he had. When Hephaestus was out of town, Ares and I committed adultery. We have had an ongoing affair since the beginning of my marriage with Hephaestus, but no one had ever called us out on it. He had recruited gods to spy on the two of us when Hephaestus was "out of town." Ares did indeed come over, and Hephaestus' hypothesis that I was unfaithful was confirmed. Hephaestus had set up snares in our bed that trapped Ares and I. We tried again and again to release ourselves, but were not successful. Hephaestus stood watching, pleased that he had revealed our secret but disappointed in my actions. This incident made my marriage with Hephaestus even more unhappy than it had previously been.
I am married to Hephaestus. But like I said before, I am an unfaithful wife. I was not aware of the fact that Hephaestus had suspected anything, but he had. When Hephaestus was out of town, Ares and I committed adultery. We have had an ongoing affair since the beginning of my marriage with Hephaestus, but no one had ever called us out on it. He had recruited gods to spy on the two of us when Hephaestus was "out of town." Ares did indeed come over, and Hephaestus' hypothesis that I was unfaithful was confirmed. Hephaestus had set up snares in our bed that trapped Ares and I. We tried again and again to release ourselves, but were not successful. Hephaestus stood watching, pleased that he had revealed our secret but disappointed in my actions. This incident made my marriage with Hephaestus even more unhappy than it had previously been.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Assignment #5: Character Development
Hello all. The myth mentioned in my previous post involves a few gods dear to my heart. These include my husband Hephaestus and my lover, Ares. A few less important characters that appear in the myth are Poseidon, Hermes and Apollo.
Pictured to the right is Hephaestus, the alternate side of my estranged marriage. I never wanted to marry him. Parents- Ugh. But what can you do? Oh well, that's a different story. Hephaestus is the god of metalworking and fire. He is very kind and lovable, but also very ugly. Unlike any of the other gods, he is lame and not physically attractive. At the time of this story, Hephaestus had just began to lose trust in me and discovered that I was not a faithful wife. He had suspicions related to my relationship with Ares, and was determined to discover the truth. He has a very kind heart, and strives to find the best in everyone. He is the son of Zeus and Hera. He is very inventive. Also, Hephaestus is commonly depicted riding a donkey.
My lover, Ares, is pictured at the left. He is the god of war, battlelust, war and manly courage. He is the son of Zeus and Hera, making him the brother of Hephaestus and my half-brother. Ares is commonly holding a shield, armour, helmet, and a spear. He is tall, strong and manly. A near-opposite of Hephaestus, Ares is impulsive and has a major attitude problem. All of the gods loath him, with the exception of myself. He is even hated by his own parents. He is also a coward, but is fierce and prone to violence. The main reason I am attracted to him is because of his looks. He sported a beard. In his prime, he was very good-looking. A sacred animal to him is a serpent.
Pictured to the right is Hephaestus, the alternate side of my estranged marriage. I never wanted to marry him. Parents- Ugh. But what can you do? Oh well, that's a different story. Hephaestus is the god of metalworking and fire. He is very kind and lovable, but also very ugly. Unlike any of the other gods, he is lame and not physically attractive. At the time of this story, Hephaestus had just began to lose trust in me and discovered that I was not a faithful wife. He had suspicions related to my relationship with Ares, and was determined to discover the truth. He has a very kind heart, and strives to find the best in everyone. He is the son of Zeus and Hera. He is very inventive. Also, Hephaestus is commonly depicted riding a donkey. 
My lover, Ares, is pictured at the left. He is the god of war, battlelust, war and manly courage. He is the son of Zeus and Hera, making him the brother of Hephaestus and my half-brother. Ares is commonly holding a shield, armour, helmet, and a spear. He is tall, strong and manly. A near-opposite of Hephaestus, Ares is impulsive and has a major attitude problem. All of the gods loath him, with the exception of myself. He is even hated by his own parents. He is also a coward, but is fierce and prone to violence. The main reason I am attracted to him is because of his looks. He sported a beard. In his prime, he was very good-looking. A sacred animal to him is a serpent.
Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He is the brother of Zeus and Hades. He is married to a sea nymph. Athena and Poseidon have struggle when it comes to who will become the patron deity of Athens. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and is usually holding a trident. Hermes is the messenger god. He is the son of Zeus and the nymph Maia. He wears a winged cap and winged sandals. His children include Pan, Abderus and Hermaphroditis. Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto. He is known for his archery skills and is the god of light, truth and healing. His job everyday is to move the sun across the sky. He is a handsome man with blond hair and a toned body.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Assignment #4: Setting
The Love of Ares and Aphrodite
The setting of this particular myth was the home of Hephaestus and I. Snares were strewn across our bed by my husband. They were hung on the posts of the bed and were subtle enough to go unnoticed by Ares and I. Our home is extravagant, a statement further supported by our elegant bedroom chamber. I heard the sweet sound of Ares' voice, persuading me to be an unfaithful wife. Once Hephaestus and I were trapped, I heard the disapproving laughter of the gods outside my home. I heard Hephaestus' wishes of a successful marriage in the back of my mind. I smelled the soothing fragrance of roses, which constantly surround my house. Ares' slight smell of fire from the warfare he often participated in drifted to my nose. It was a different kind of smell than that of Hephaestus, who often smells of fire from creating weapons. Shortly after embracing my husband, I felt the soft touch of Ares. When the snare trapped us, I felt Ares' body pressed tightly against mine, and the netting against my backside. I felt claustrophobic in the tight space Ares and I were crammed into. The thoughts going through my mind while Ares and I were trapped were that I was hurting Hephaestus. I began to feel guilty. My guilt did not last long, as I soon was reminded of my attraction toward Ares. I tasted the fire in Ares' mouth when I kissed him. I tasted leftovers from my godly meal earlier that day, containing ambrosia and nektar.
The setting of this particular myth was the home of Hephaestus and I. Snares were strewn across our bed by my husband. They were hung on the posts of the bed and were subtle enough to go unnoticed by Ares and I. Our home is extravagant, a statement further supported by our elegant bedroom chamber. I heard the sweet sound of Ares' voice, persuading me to be an unfaithful wife. Once Hephaestus and I were trapped, I heard the disapproving laughter of the gods outside my home. I heard Hephaestus' wishes of a successful marriage in the back of my mind. I smelled the soothing fragrance of roses, which constantly surround my house. Ares' slight smell of fire from the warfare he often participated in drifted to my nose. It was a different kind of smell than that of Hephaestus, who often smells of fire from creating weapons. Shortly after embracing my husband, I felt the soft touch of Ares. When the snare trapped us, I felt Ares' body pressed tightly against mine, and the netting against my backside. I felt claustrophobic in the tight space Ares and I were crammed into. The thoughts going through my mind while Ares and I were trapped were that I was hurting Hephaestus. I began to feel guilty. My guilt did not last long, as I soon was reminded of my attraction toward Ares. I tasted the fire in Ares' mouth when I kissed him. I tasted leftovers from my godly meal earlier that day, containing ambrosia and nektar.
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