Ethereal Chronicles

Category: Greek Mythology

  • The Keres; Demons of the Battlefield

    The air had grown thick, hot with the stench of death and fire that suffocated us all. The sun, red and swollen like the wounds that streaked my chest and arms, hung low in the sky, mocking me. A cry rang out through the clash of battle, close to me,…

  • The Curse of the House of Atreus

    TANTALUS AND PELOPS The curse of Atreus is a long tale steeped in tragedy, the stain of Tantalus’ treachery being the first to befall the family. Tantalus was a mortal; a foolish mortal at that, tainted too harshly by his pride. He wished to test the omniscience of the formidable…

  • Lamia

    By the time she reached the chamber, heart thumping and her face streaked with tears, it was already too late. The door hung slightly ajar, and from within the room seeped the sickly, metallic scent of blood. Lamia stifled a sob as she pushed the door wider, and it swung…

  • The Gorgons; Mothers of Monsters

    The Gorgons were figures of terror in ancient mythology, three hideous sisters born from the sea god Phorcys and the sea monster Ceto. These formidable beings were said to dwell in desolate corners of the world, far removed from civilization. The two elder sisters, Stheno and Euryale, were immortal, but…

  • Song of the Sea; Mermaids and Sirens

    “We made good progress and had just come within call of the shore when the Sirens became aware that a ship was bearing down upon them, and broke into their high, clear song.     ‘Draw near, illustrious Osysseus, man of many tales, great glory of the Achaeans, and bring your ship…

  • Minotaur; Man or Beast

    KING MINOS AND PASIPHAE On the island of Crete, Minos and his wife Pasiphae were promised a fruitful life when Minos ascended to the throne as King. Once his affairs had been sorted, Minos offered his gratitude to Poseidon, mighty ruler of the seas, requesting from the god a white…

  • Moirai; The Fates

    Throughout ancient mythology, the concept of destiny held a profound significance. Man was bound to such destiny, and destiny was decided by the Moirai, the Goddesses of fate, birth and death. Three women made up this trio, and they were called Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. And these women wielded immense…

  • The Greek Underworld

    The underworld, also known as Hades, constituted one of the three fundamental realms that the Ancient Greeks believed shaped the entire cosmos. HADES Hades was a god of the dead and son to the Titans Cronus and Rhea. Following the defeat of his parents and the other Titans, Hades, along…

  • Nereids and Naiads; Water Nymphs of Greek Mythology

    THE NEREID The Nereids were maidens of unparalleled beauty, who resided in the Aegean sea. Born from Nereus, the ‘Old Man of the Sea’ and his consort Doris, there were fifty in total, each ruling over her own stretch of ocean. Appearance and Attributes Nereids, while generally indifferent to human…

  • Daedalus and Icarus

    Daedalus, cherished in Athens for his intellect and creativity, was a masterful craftsman renowned for constructing magnificent buildings and lifelike sculptures. His nephew, Talus, displayed similar skills and gained popularity throughout Athens and Greece. Consumed with jealousy, Daedalus pushed Talus off a wall one night in a fit of envy,…