Post by Xander on May 6, 2009 15:27:15 GMT -5
Agapa
Agapa Love is blind. That current universal truth finds its origin in Agapa, the Atlantean goddess of Love. Unlike her Greek counterpart Aphrodite, Agapa is virginal. The embodiment of pure love, she has never allowed anyone to touch her. She is also the goddess of Childbirth and Hearth and Home. It is said that she was born the moment Archon first looked at his half-sister Apollymi. His heart swelled to ten times its normal size and out of it popped Agapa (Love) and Chara (Joy).
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Apostolos (Acheron)
Apostolos (Acheron) Son of Apollymi, also known as the Messenger. Amorphous and ever-changing, Apostolos was conceived in Apollymi during a night of divine sex with Archon. He is the harbinger that will bring about Telikos—the destruction of the world.
Apostolos was destined to be his mother's heart, and to aid her in her destructive ways. But when the Fates told Archon that Apostolos would be the destruction of the Atlantean pantheon, Archon demanded Apollymi kill the fetus in order to protect all of them. Apollymi refused. She hid her fetus away from the other gods and when they demanded his life, she offered them a stone baby instead.
Angered by her actions, the gods feared what she would do once her son grew to manhood. Combining their powers, they imprisoned Apollymi and cursed Apostolos to die. It is believed that he perished with Atlantis, yet there are others who claim the baby survived and was taken to Europe and hidden away. Some claim he is the mysterious founder of the region known as Basque. Arikos is positive Apostolos is alive and that he speaks to his mother, calming her down when she's extremely irate and threatening to destroy the world. (In reality, Apostolos is Acheron, but you're not supposed to know that. Don't worry, you'll forget that soon enough.)
Only black flowers grow in Apollymi's garden in memory of her son.
Archon
Archon Also called "Kosmetas", which means "orderer". Atlantean counterpart to Zeus. He is the son of Chaos and Fegkia (Splendor), and mate of Apollymi.
It is said that Fysia spun strands of Archon's hair to form Atlantis, and that she used her blood to fertilize the earth (and to create the blood-red Fysian lilies that could only thrive in Atlantean soil). Overwhelmed by the beauty of the continent his sister had created, Archon wept. As his tears fell, the race of the Atlanteans sprang up.
Archon held many epithets: Kosmetas (Orderer), Soter (Savior), and Theokos (the Divine One). He was a god of extreme patience and kindness. The exact opposite of his wife Apollymi, he was said to be the balance that she needed so that the order of the universe could be adequately maintained. He adored his wife and, unlike the other gods, was never faithless to her (at least that's the story he tells). He watched over his children and people with benediction and care. When Zeus banished the Apollite race to Atlantis, Archon welcomed them in, thereby causing perpetual strife between the Atlantean gods and the Greek.
However, Archon's wrath, when incurred, was every bit as ruthless as that of Apollymi. When the Deridians attacked Atlantis and sacked Kanosis (the capital city of Atlantis), he struck their country with his mighty thorn-hammer and destroyed every man, woman, and child who bore their blood.
He also ordered the death of Apostolos and trapped Apollymi in Kalosis. There are those who say that Apostolos, if ever found, holds the ability to raise his father from the dead and return Archon to his throne.
As a point of interest: Archon did not like many, but he liked Simi.
Asteros
Asteros The Atlantean god of Heavenly Light: stars, comets, and fire. The eldest son of Chaos (who birthed the universe) and Fegkia (Splendor), Asteros was born to give light to the heavens. His tale is a version of the Greek myth of Prometheus: It is said that Asteros looked down out of his golden chariot one night and saw the Atlantean people huddled in the dark. Taking pity on the humans, he reached up into the sky and took a handful of stars and gave them to the people and showed them how to make fire—their own version of heavenly light.
Astrid
Astrid Daughter of Themis, and youngest sister to Fates. She is a justice nymph, an impartial judge sent down to earth to rule on possible Rogue Dark-Hunters. Since her eyesight becomes forfeit when she is sent to judge someone (in order to remain impartial), she turns to her Were-Hunter friend Sasha during these times for protection.
Astrid is married to Zarek of Moesia (bless her patient soul), the first Dark-Hunter she ever judged who lived. Her favorite book, given to her by Acheron, is The Little Prince.
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Atlantia
Atlantia Ancient Atlantean goddess; the eldest sister of Archon. Her name means "graceful beauty". Atlantis was named after her.
Basi
Basi The Atlantean goddess of Excess and Intoxication, Basi is the daughter of Epithymia (Desire) and Misos (War). She is said to have been conceived the night her father won a major battle against the Greek pantheon. Drunk on his own power, he ravished Epithymia. (In some more popular versions, it was Epithymia who ravished him.)
Completely hedonistic, Basi takes numerous lovers and is seldom seen sober. She is a mischievous goddess who loves to create havoc in mortal lives. Basi is often blamed for illicit affairs and for greed.
Chara
Chara The Atlantean goddess of Joy. It is said that Chara and her sister Agapa were born the moment Archon first looked al his half-sister Apollymi. His heart swelled to ten times its normal size and out of it popped Love (Agapa) and Joy (Chara).
Chara was the most favored child of Archon, and all the gods loved her. She was often seen in Atlantean murals walking or standing between Isorro and Basi.
As with many of her brethren, Chara could be capricious, giving pleasure one minute and then taking it away the next. The Atlantean people often sacrificed to her in the hope of keeping her goodwill and ensuring that they would prosper and be happy.
Dikastis
Dikastis The Atlantean god of Justice, born after Isorro (Moderation) seduced the nymph Merina (Thought). Like his father, Dikastis is a deity of balance and prudence. Cold and unfeeling, he never allows his emotions to rule him. He is able to see straight into the hearts of mankind and gods, and to judge them instantly. Even the gods fear him, for no one can hide from the eerie eyes of justice. He is known to send out Dikisi (Vengeance) to punish wrongdoers as well as Amobia (Reward) for those who do good deeds. At banquets in the great hall of Chrysafi (the home of the gods), he sits to the right side of Archon.
Eda
Eda Atlantean earth goddess. Archon's sister.
Epithymia
Epithymia The Atlantean goddess of Desire, of unknown ori¬gin. Some claim she is sister to Agapa, in other tales she was born parthenogenetically, like Athena, from either Agapa or Archon. Beautiful beyond description, she can make all desires come true. To see her is to want her, to touch her is to be blessed by having your wishes granted.
Ferandia
Ferandia Ancient Atlantean with a tale similar to that of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Ilios
Ilios Atlantean god of the Sun, conceived when Asteros seduced Epithymia. Their passion was such that two balls of fire were placed inside the womb of Epithymia. In one day, she birthed the Sun (Ilios) and the Moon (Nyktos).
The twins were taken from their mother and placed in sky so that Asteros could share his domain with them. He split rulership of the sky between his sons, giving Ilios control of the day and Nyktos control of the night. It is said the two brothers often embrace each other as they pass, thus giving the times when both the sun and the moon are visible to those who reside on earth. Those are the days dreaded by all Dark-Hunters.
Isorro
Isorro The Atlantean god of Moderation and Temperance, of Wisdom and Harmony. Isorro is the eldest son of Archon. He was said to be the chief mediator between his parents and the intercessor between the gods and mankind.
Misos
Misos The Atlantean god of War and Death, Misos is the son of Fegkia and Chaos. His chief aides are Pali (Strife) and Diafonia (Discord), who are said to run about in battle and confuse and outrage soldiers and commanders to incite more bloodshed. During limes of peace, they take on the form of humans in order to stir up mayhem and trouble between nations.
Misos's violence was such that Archon banished him to the lower regions and made him ruler of the Underworld, where he lives with his wife Thnita (Mortality). When a civilian dies, their daughter Zena is sent to lead them to the Underworld, while soldiers are escorted by their son Stratiotis. Children are given their own special guide, Paidi, who is the youngest of their offspring. Paidi is said to take the form of a winged pony who carries the children to Telios (paradise) where they are given into the hands of adults who will love and nurture them until they can he reborn as mortals.
Their realm is guarded by the multiheaded dragon Prostateva, a woman cursed by Apollymi when she claimed to be more beautiful than the queen of the gods. No living human can cross the path of Prostateva. Any who try are eaten alive by her.
Nyktos
Nyktos Atlantean god of the Moon, son of Asteros and Epithymia. Their passion was such that two balls of fire were placed inside the womb of Epithymia and in one day, she birthed the sun (Ilios) and the moon (Nyktos). The twins were placed in the sky so that Asteros could share his domain with them. He split rulership of the sky between his sons, giving Ilios control of the day and Nyktos control of the night.
Symfora
Symfora Atlantean goddess of Death, Sorrow, and Woe. Daughter of Nyktos and Basi, to see the beautiful Symfora is to weep instantly. She walks beside mankind and is attracted to those who are self-pitying—so much so that she often visits even more sorrow upon them just to feed off their morbidity. In battle, she walks beside her grandfather Misos, and is often seen weeping by those who are dying. She appears to them as their loved ones.
Thasos
Thasos Atlantean personification of Death who fashioned the throne for Misos while he ruled Kalosis.
Ydor
Ydor Atlantean god of the Oceans and Water, Ydor is the brother of Chaos. At one time, they split the universe between them, but due to trickery, Chaos was able to harness the power of Ydor and trap him between the thighs of Eda (Earth).
Not that it was difficult to trap Ydor between the thighs of a woman: The god's sexual appetites and conquests were legion. It is said that every lake, river, and stream is proof of his dalliance with a nymph. In some legends, he is believed to be the father of mankind (man needs water to live). Ydor was the patron god of all Atlantean port cities, and he worked with Archon to protect their people.
