Nature of the Gods
How does Lore Olympus use myth as inspiration for character design, particularly in their god forms? Let’s take a look…
Elysium
In Episode 180 of Lore Olympus, the trial reveals that the young goddess Persephone had plans to utilize her powers to create “something new” that would be “rewarding” for “exceptional” mortals in the afterlife. We surmise this alludes to the mythic Elysium, and break down some of what we know from history and literature.
Does Persephone Have the Pomegranate?
The question that's shaking the fandom. Did Persephone take the pomegranate of her own will? Did Erebos gift it to her without her knowledge? There are plenty of reasons for her to want it, but plenty more for her to not make a secretive, impulsive decision like that.
What do you think?
Five Times Hades Can’t Say “No” to Persephone
He is whipped, your honor.
The Myth of Eros and Psyche
The tale of Eros and Psyche is perhaps one of the most familiar ones in classic mythology. Eros and Psyche’s love personifies the union between love and soul, and their fate is most especially noted for being one of the few stories in mythology that had a happy ending.
We explore how Rachel Smythe has deconstructed the tale in Lore Olympus.
Butterfly Symbolism
In Lore Olympus butterflies are closely related to Persephone, and her role as Goddess of Spring. We have also seen her dissolve into a kaleidoscope of butterflies when she becomes overwhelmed, much to Hades despair. Our columnist, Mel (ambrosiabee) has some theories about how butterflies relate to Persephone’s experiences in Lore Olympus.
Theory: Pomegranates and the Gift of Food
Could these be thematic clues that Persephone is becoming more and more connected to the Underworld?
Theory: Hades’ Dream and the Fates Tape
The Fates-tape of Persephone’s and Hades’ first meeting and Hades’ dream have the same “quality”. Was it just a dream, or was it a vision of his future?
Hades: Intimacy & Growth
Good relationships are edifying. They build an individual up, not break them down. Sometimes the scariest part of intimacy is vulnerability.
In Episode 133, Hades takes that step with Persephone. It’s his attempt to empathize with her in her own struggle, but is intertwined with his own personal growth.
Episode 13: The Underworld
The journey into the Underworld is widely written about and discussed in various myths. In this episode, Zimi gives viewers a “tour” of the Underworld from the transportation of souls from the mortal realm to the pathways that a soul could take depending on how it was judged.
Episode 10: Mortality and the Greek Gods
Zimi talks about Mortality and the Greek Gods
9 Personality Types
At its core, the Enneagram personality types help us to see ourselves at a deeper, more objective level and can be of invaluable assistance on our path to self-knowledge. Ultimately though, it is a subtle assignment of traits and with fictional characters, there is no right answer. Thus, what follows here is one person’s interpretation.
Astrology Analysis: Hades
Pluto rules Scorpio—and after all, Pluto is Hades’ Roman name. However, this isn’t just a lazy analysis based on that “what god rules which sign”. Hades oozes Scorpio energy.
Falling in Love: Hades & Persephone
Can Hades be truly in love with Persephone after only knowing her for two weeks?