Born in the silver hush of dawnlight beside the River Acheron, Leuce was the fairest daughter of Okeanos, the ancient Titan of freshwater streams, sacred wells, and the endless rains and his wife, Tethys, goddess of the nourishing flow. Though her father was as old as the world’s first waves, Read more
Before the gods shaped mortal hearts, a great war raged not among deities, but within them. Emotion, raw and boundless, coursed through the early gods like wildfire. Their grief set oceans to boiling, their fury split mountains, their joy birthed storms of stars. In their untempered passions, they nearly unmade Read more
The Greeks referred to Eros as a primordial being because love and desire have existed since the moment of creation. Even desire, passion, love and romance were depicted as winged children of Eros. The singular Eros, however, remained distinct in myth. It was he who lit the flame of love Read more
Among the dreadful children of Gaia and Ouranos, none inspired such awe or terror as the Hekatonkheires and the Kyklopes. Both races were cast into Tartarus long before the Titanomachy, sealed away by their own father’s fear. When the time came for rebellion, it was Gaia herself who whispered prophecy: Read more
Shuten-dōji is the most infamous oni demons from Japanese mythology. He was said to be a monstrous, towering, human-like figure with crimson or dark skin, horns, and wild hair, exuding power and terror. A lover of excess, Shuten-dōji’s name translates to “Little Drunken Boy,” a nod to his insatiable thirst Read more
Dakini (also known as Dakiniten) was originally a esoteric goddess and an important figure in Shingon Buddhism, usually depicted as a beautiful half-nude woman carrying a wish-granting jewel and riding a white fox. She served in the bloodthirsty retinue of the Hindu goddess of death, Kali, but after her conversion Read more
Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, or Ochosi, is the Yoruba spirit associated with the hunt, forests, animals, and wealth. He is spirit of meals, because it is he who provides food. He is associated with lightness, astuteness, wisdom, and craftiness in the hunt. He is the orisha of contemplation, loving the arts and beautiful Read more
Melpomene was one of the nine Mousai (Muses), daughters of Zeus, and the famed inspirational goddesses of music, song and dance. Originally a choral muse and known for her beautiful voice, she later became associated with tragedy. Myth does not recall the reason for this fall. In her darker guise, Read more
