Greek mythology from A to Z:
[A] - Aura (Αὔρα) was a deity that represented the gentle breeze of the early morning.
Venus and Anchises by William Blake Richmond (1889-90)
The thought that you exist is so divinely blissful in itself that it is ridiculous to talk about the everyday sadness of separation – a week’s, ten days’ – what does it matter? since my whole life belongs to you.
— Vladimir Nabokov, Letters to Véra
Hephaestus: i don't wanna talk about my feelings
Apollo: i do
Dionysus: we know, Apollo
Apollo: i'm horny
Hephaestus: we know, Apollo
*1am on Pelion*
Patroclus: *giggling* You’re my moon.
Achilles: *also giggling* And you’re my star.
Chiron: *tiredly* and you’re both getting on my nerves, go to bed!
Achilles: Can you see us on the mountain?
Thetis: No. Why do you ask?
Achilles: No. Reason.
*later at the mountain*
Achilles: SHE COULDNT SEE US. FOR THREE YEARS.
Patroclus: Oh?
Achilles: FOR THREE YEARS. SHE COULDN'T SEE US. FOR. THREE. YEARS.
Patroclus: Mhm.
Achilles: THREE. YEARS.
Patroclus: Mhm.
Achilles: WE COULDVE BEEN FUCKING. FOR. THREE. YEARS.
Patroclus: Mhm.
Chiron: i ship it.
Thetis: What the fuck
Greek mythology from A to Z:
[A] - Asteria (Ἀστερία) was the goddess of nocturnal oracles and shooting stars
Some of my favorite Apollo paintings!
I do not know the artists' names because I just had these on my computer, but if anyone does, please let me know!
^ by Simón Vouet
^ by Briton Rivière
Norse mythology from A to Z:
[H] - Hel is a giantess and/or goddess who rules over the identically-named Hel, the underworld where many of the dead dwell.
Norse mythology from A to Z:
[R] - Rán is a sea goddess with an unpredictable and dangerous personality.
Long time ago I doodled this cause I thought it was funny lol