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
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
Hermes was an eloquent speaker, guide of souls to the Underworld, a protector of travellers and thieves, and the inventor of the lyre. He was also the patron of herdsmen and flocks, orators and wit, literature and poets, athletics and sports, and invention and trade. He kept himself busy and Read more
