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
Daughter of Thaumas and Elektra, princess of Thaumantia, and twin to Iris. Possessed of the same skill, grace and beauty attributed to sister, she was also a winged messenger goddess, though where her sister was beloved easily by all who met her, Arke was more subdued in temperament and remained Read more
Heimdallr is often depicted as a strong, radiant figure, standing tall with his Gjallarhorn. His golden teeth and bright appearance signify his association with light. In the myths, he’s portrayed as a loyal and steadfast god, always ready to defend Asgard. He was one of Odin’s many sons. Heimdallr’s primary Read more
Tezcatlipoca is one of the most important and complex deities in Aztec mythology. His name, which means “Smoking Mirror” in Nahuatl, reflects his association with obsidian, a volcanic glass used to make mirrors and knives. These mirrors were believed to be tools for divination and seeing into the future, and Read more
In Aztec mythology, Huēhuecoyōtl is a benign prankster, whose tricks were often played on other gods or even humans, but tended to backfire and cause more trouble for himself than for the intended victims. A great party-giver, he also was alleged to create wars among humans to relieve his boredom. Read more
The full and insidious sweep of Angrboða’s influence has long been lost to myth and time. In the skalds she is remembered only as the Witch of the Ironwood, mother of Loki’s monstrous children: Jörmungandr, Fenrir, and Hel. In truth Angrboða’s past is littered with aliases, sabotage, and prophecies that Read more
Viracocha was the most important deity in the Inca pantheon and seen as the creator of all things, or the substance from which all things are created, and intimately associated with the sea. He created the universe, sun, moon, and stars, time, and civilization itself. He was worshipped as god Read more
A ter’angrael made during the final years of the Fourth Age; in what would later come to be known as the Isles of Erie. The Crown was passed between the ruling Channelers of the Isles from the Fourth through the Sixth Age, eventually lost to time after the downfall of Read more
