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post Jun 4 2012, 01:37 PM, updated 14y ago

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The club consists of a group of individuals who holds special appreciation and praise towards the colossal world of Greek antiquities, primarily legends and myths, and the writings of famous poets and authors. The club admits any individual, under consideration, who have keen interest in Greek mythology and/or literature regardless of that individual's insight regarding the two mentioned subjects.

Members may post writings in any form of poetry, whether authorship belongs to the member or somebody else is not a matter of concern, but it is highly advised that members mention the name of the writer if it was written by another person. It is also recommended that other members take part in the interpretation of a poem posted by a member.

Members may discuss any matter concerning Greek mythology and literature, and should always seek reference to support their assertions, as to avoid any wrong information.
(Greek mythology and literature, not Greek mythology and Greek literature!)

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Greek Myth Quiz

[I] On which mountain was Prometheus bound after giving mankind fire?


[II] In the revolt of the Giants, the gods had an oracle saying that the Giants would meet their end, only if the gods had a
mortal fighting on their side. Who did Zeus send to summon a mortal as an ally? And who was the mortal?


[III] These are some of the weapons used by the gods and their ally during the revolt of the Giants. Name the user(s) of each weapon.

Weapon A
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Weapon B
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Weapon C
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[IV] What was the name of a group of sisters who only had a single eye and shared between themselves?


[V] Why was Perseus sent to fetch Medusa's head, and not her other sisters', Stheno and Euryale?


[VI] In a war against the Centaurs, there was a woman, who was turned into a man and was made invulnerable by a god, who killed a large number of Centaurs. However, in the end he suffered defeat. In what manner was he defeated?



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post Jun 4 2012, 01:41 PM

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post Jun 4 2012, 01:44 PM

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Arion (アリオン?) was a manga series written and illustrated by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, published in Tokuma Shoten's Monthly Comic Ryū from March 1979 to September 1984. The story follows Arion, a young man kidnapped by Hades as a child and raised to believe that his mother was blinded by Zeus and that killing the ruler of Mount Olympus will cure her.

An animated feature film adaptation, written and directed by Yasuhiko, was released in 1986.

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Not exactly faithful to the lore, but the arch-types are there. The battle scenes were great.

The movie can be found on youtube, split into 10 minute parts due to constraints.



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I want to worship Hades... how? what benefit can i get?
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I don't know... hmm.gif Why don't you try?
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QUOTE(suicideroach @ Jun 4 2012, 02:41 PM)
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post Jun 4 2012, 01:48 PM

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QUOTE(ray123 @ Jun 4 2012, 01:44 PM)
Arion (アリオン?) was a manga series written and illustrated by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, published in Tokuma Shoten's Monthly Comic Ryū from March 1979 to September 1984. The story follows Arion, a young man kidnapped by Hades as a child and raised to believe that his mother was blinded by Zeus and that killing the ruler of Mount Olympus will cure her.
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I've never found enjoyment in watching anime... and films that involve Greek myth but tend to stray away from the original source... Sorry cry.gif cry.gif
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post Jun 4 2012, 01:51 PM

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I've never found enjoyment in watching anime... and films that involve Greek myth but tend to stray away from the original source... Sorry  cry.gif  cry.gif
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I can honestly say discovering anime even at my relatively older age is like breathing fresh new air into my perception of entertainment. Especially with today's emphasis on "reality tv" and before that, "shock tv".

There was one relatively "accurate" anime adaptation of Greek myths, one of the earliest animes I've seen.

Hoshi no Orpheus
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A magical blending of old and new, with colorful animation and an exciting disco/rock musical score, "Winds of Change" is a re-telling of 5 ancient Greek myths. These delightful cautionary tales are adapted from the classical author, Ovid, with a new character, called Wondermaker added. Wondermaker acts as our guide to each episode's meaning, and transforms himself into each of its heroes. First, he is Perseus cutting off the head of Medusa; then, Actaeon being turned into a deer for spying on the goddess Diana as she bathes; the god Mercury in a tale of envy; Orpheus descending into Hades for his love, Eurydice; and finally, Phaeton wreaking havoc with the sun-god's chariot.


The more recent "Heroic Age" is a retelling with a sci-fi fantasy setting of Hercules.

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The story's theme is based on stories in Greek mythology, especially those surrounding Heracles, upon whom the main character is based, and his Twelve Labors. Many of the other characters are also based on Greek mythological figures; characters share similar names to their Greek counterparts, and how their relationship is defined with others correspond with Greek stories. The title of the series, Heroic Age, is also a slight testament to the similarities to Greek mythology, referring to the time of the Heroic Age. The tribes featured in the anime are loosely based on Hesiod's Five Ages of Mankind.



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post Jun 4 2012, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(ray123 @ Jun 4 2012, 01:51 PM)
I can honestly say discovering anime even at my relatively older age is like breathing fresh new air into my perception of entertainment. Especially with today's emphasis on "reality tv" and before that, "shock tv".

There was one relatively "accurate" anime adaptation of Greek myths, one of the earliest animes I've seen.

Hoshi no Orpheus
The more recent "Heroic Age" is a retelling with a sci-fi fantasy setting of Hercules.

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Both sound very interesting, especially when I've only properly read about Heracles' Twelve Labours recently...
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I'm fairly into the myth. And I read the whole Percy Jackson book series, which puts a refreshing modern twist to the series. And I was an avid follower of Hercules tv series and Xena the Warrior Princess.

I must say my favourite Greek god is Apollo and Artemis. smile.gif

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Imagine what will happen if it was the Titans who won instead of Zeus & co. and how can Zeus's father lose to Zeus? and if Zeus's father is one of the Titans, does it mean that the other Titans were Zeus & Co. uncle and aunt?
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QUOTE(emino @ Jun 4 2012, 02:02 PM)
I'm fairly into the myth. And I read the whole Percy Jackson book series, which puts a refreshing modern twist to the series. And I was an avid follower of Hercules tv series and Xena the Warrior Princess.

I must say my favourite Greek god is Apollo and Artemis. smile.gif
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I've never read any Percy Jackson book, but I have seen the first adaptation of Percy Jackson in film, and found a certain dislike for the way the gods are presented...
Artemis is one of my favourite too...
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QUOTE(Balaclava @ Jun 4 2012, 02:09 PM)
Imagine what will happen if it was the Titans who won instead of Zeus & co. and how can Zeus's father lose to Zeus? and if Zeus's father is one of the Titans, does it mean that the other Titans were Zeus & Co. uncle and aunt?
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I'd think the reason for the loss of the Titans against the gods was due to the aid of the Cyclopes on the side of the gods... (Zeus received a thunderbolt, a helmet of invisibility to Hades, a trident for Poseidon)

Errr I'd answer yes to the question...

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so the whole fiesta is just a family arguement on who gets to be awesome.

inbipur i good greek and norse myth fan
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QUOTE(Magick Cauldron @ Jun 4 2012, 02:14 PM)
I'd think the reason for the loss of the Titans against the gods was due to the aid of the Cyclopes on the side of the gods... (Zeus received a thunderbolt, a helmet of invisibility to Hades, a trident for Poseidon)

Errr I'd answer yes to the question...
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That means the Cyclops has Hephastus's blacksmith skillZ?
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QUOTE(Magick Cauldron @ Jun 4 2012, 02:09 PM)
I've never read any Percy Jackson book, but I have seen the first adaptation of Percy Jackson in film, and found a certain dislike for the way the gods are presented...
Artemis is one of my favourite too...
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The movie was HORRIBLE. HORRIBLE!!!
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post Jun 4 2012, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(Balaclava @ Jun 4 2012, 02:16 PM)
so the whole fiesta is just a family arguement on who gets to be awesome.

inbipur i good greek and norse myth fan
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Mainly it was because Cronos was swallowing every child born by Rhea...
I like Norse myth too but never undertook the task of reading...
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QUOTE(Magick Cauldron @ Jun 4 2012, 02:19 PM)
Mainly it was because Cronos was swallowing every child born by Rhea...
I like Norse myth too but never undertook the task of reading...
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i like how in the movie they undermined Cronos and Cyclops. Everytime I watch a greek movie and they show both of them, I'll shout NERF'ED! and Hercules is buffed like crap. I like Hermes. carefree and the only one without much war.

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