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The Callisto Protocol.
WIPs Artemis and Callisto for Sapphiczines' first Volume “Celestial Beings”.
Artemis and Callisto for Sapphiczines' first Volume “Celestial Beings”.
I have a love/hate relationship with Greek mythology. Back when I was a teenager, I used to be very fond of it, but re-reading the tales as an adult has left a bitter taste in my mouth. I suppose as a young teen a lot of things went over my head, but even back then, I've always felt that the tale of Callisto was one of the cruelest of the lot. I’ve always assumed Artemis and Callisto were lovers but that the Greek standards of the time, while being generally progressive compared to, say, the Middle Ages, did not quite allow for open love stories between women - hence the tragic end Callisto met. I like to think of a new version for this story, one where there is a 'happy-ever-after' for Callisto, whose only crime was to be in love with the independent and free-spirited Artemis.
If someone ever deserved her own happy ending, it was Callisto.
Top 10 Characters From Greek Myths That Should Be In Hades Game
1. Apollo 🎼
Just imagine the extra drama with Achilles and Patroclus and the Trojan War, Zag could even be mad at him for indirectly (or not so indirectly in Achilles’ case rip) causing their deaths
And Apollo trained Orpheus in music (which is mentioned in the game) so there’s that connection as well, Apollo might want to check up on him (like how Hermes wanted to check up on Eurydice in some of the game dialogue)
Also the sibling banter between Apollo and Artemis would be amazing (it’s a crime artemis doesn’t so much as mention Apollo in the game) just imagine that banter in the trial of the gods or with duo boons! WE NEED THE TWINS
And in Greek myths Apollo is regarded as the most beautiful male god and supergiant would make his design so sexy, esp if they lean into his effeminacy
Apollo could have some kick ass musical or plague/healing boons (maybe they lower defenses?), and his and Artemis’ duo boon would be the ultimate archery boon
2. Ariadne 🧵
She is brought up in the game a few times and we even have a portrait of her! She needs to be included not only bc she Asterius’ half sister and Theseus’ ex, but Dionysus is also her husband. There’s so much potential to be had
There’s the perfect opportunity for Dionysus to have some dialogue abt her when Zag is holding Ariadne’s string (like there is with Theseus in the game). Even if it is just him going !!! That’s my wife’s string :D!
Also I feel Ardiane would still feel guilty over what happened to her brother so knowing he’s in Elysium and not suffering in Tartarus would be smth Zag could tell her and help alliviate her worries
It could also open a door to being able to give nectar to Asterius, and by helping him and his sister communicate somewhat and know they’re both ok could be like his favor to unlock the rest of his hearts and such
Also it would be hilarious if Ariadne told off Theseus (just once, pls)
3. Hecate 🔮
She is a powerful Chthonic goddess and in the myths she helped Demeter search for Persephone so she absolutely should be included in the storyline
Maybe she realizes who Zag is looking for and strives to help him out
As the goddess of magic I think her boons would be really cool— or any other item she could possibly give since she isn’t an Olympian
Also her sacred animals are dogs so she would get along with Cerberus, being one of the few people he allows to give him pets
Zag sees her petting his dog and immediately likes her, even if she’s a scary witch lady (esp given Zag’s taste in romantic partners lol)
4. Icarus 🕊
Since Daedalus is mentioned with his hammers, I think it would be interesting if a chamber that was Daedelus’ workshop was added in and we could meet Icarus there
Maybe Icarus could give Zag some useful items he found lying around the workshop
And Zag might be thrown off because Icarus is the first child looking shade he’s seen (Icarus is a hubristic 13 year old and I will not take any arguments)
It could also bring up the whole everyone dies even if it’s sooner than expected and might unnerve Zag a bit and lead to inner turmoil, possibly with mr death himself
And exploring the myth would be interesting since Icarus was also trapped in the same labyrinth as Asterius, so maybe he’d feel sympathy or ire for the bull of Minos
5. Hestia 🔥
She had a glock, enough said
Also as the goddess of hearth and home she’d want to help Zag (perhaps with some rad fire boons)
She could tell him more about his family and what life is like on Olympus you can’t tell me she wouldn’t have the Tea
And maybe try to help him repair the rift between the Olympians and the Cthonic bc they’re family too, they’re all a family
Bc Hestia best goddess
6. Callisto 🐻
Artemis talks about her A Lot in the game and I think it would be really cute if we’re were able to talk to her (and get an awesome character design)
Also Callisto can turn into a bear which is fucking sick
I love how with Callisto hades game said fuck the myths and Zeus in particular and just made her be able to turn into a bear, legends only
7. Hephaestus 🛠
He knows what it’s like to be an outcast (given that Hera yeeted him off Olympus for being ugly) and would probably sympathize with Zag
As well as give him some sick boons, maybe mechanical power ups or even armor (Hestia already got the fire aspect covered lol)
He could also bring in the age old drama of Aphrodite cheating on him with Ares (and many others lol) since Aphrodite mentions her husband who’s “busy” in the game
Also I get the sense that like Artemis, Hephaestus feels out of place and awkward on Olympus
Zag would be such a good friend to the lonely boy who’s only friends are robots and would relate to issues with parents treating them badly in the past
8. Nemesis ⚖️
I WANNA SEE DAUGHTERS OF NYX OKAY
Nemesis is mentioned in the game with weapon aspects and items in Charon’s shop, and she’s one of the more famous Chthonic gods given how often she pops up in the myths
Also being the goddess of revenge she might aid Zag in getting back at his dad and leaving bc of the shitty way he treated him
Maybe in exchange for a blood payment (bc she’s hardcore like that) she gives him power ups, kinda like with the blood for money exchange item in the well of Charon
9. Hera 🦚
Where’s the queen? Unlike Apollo (who has 5 million domains) and Hephaestus (who is constantly building things in his forge) there is no reason for Hera to be too busy to help, especially since most of her Olympian family is (including her hubby)
Just imagine the drama between her and her husband and his bastard children, it would be amazing. The trial of the gods and duo boon conversations would be full of salt
If u can’t already tell most my reasons for including more characters is the extra drama they’d bring lol
Also she might be suspicious Zag could somehow be one of Zeus’ (bc Poseidon made an ill thought out joke abt how Zag’s so cheerful it’s a wonder how he’s Hades’ kid, maybe he’s Zeus’) so she goes to check him out
She’s paranoid but not without reason lol
10. Eros 💘
Whether he’s a primordial god born from Chaos or Aphrodite’s son, he should be included in the game. Not neccesarily to help Zag, but to cause problems on purpose and fuck with people’s lives like he usually does in the myths lmao
He’s the leader of the Erotes which gives him control over all kinds of love (and in the game Hades is pretty direct abt how the love paths represent different types of love from Greek understanding)
I can see Eros meddling in Zag’s— or even Hades’s— love life just for the hell of it
I also heard that Eros and Thanatos often get mistaken for each other in the myths bc they’re both ethereally beautiful and have wings, which could be an interesting topic to bring up
Even if just to see Than annoyed that he’s being compared to the god who flies around butt naked and is an overall nuisance
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And that concludes my Top 10 list! If you have any suggestions or ideas abt characters that should be in the Hades Game pls leave ur thoughts down below in the comments <3
Also if you see any awesome designs of characters from Greek mythology in the Hades Game style pls link me 👀
Well, thank you my friend @solostinmysea , now I'm crying 🥺
In Greek mythology, Callisto was a hunting companion of the Goddess Artemis. Described as a daughter of King Lycaon or sometimes a nymph. There is a version of her story where Zeus seduces her disguised as Artemis, which was the inspiration behind my first sketch... but I'm also very into the idea that Artemis had feelings for Callisto as well. 🌙✨🌿🐻
The planets of the solar system imagined as human (and canine) characters
The manga Hetalia personifies nations as a group of constantly bickering characters. Artist Irene Flores has done something similar for the solar system, minus the bickering, with cheerful characters based on the eight planets, plus Pluto.
Flores has been creating these original characters for an unnamed project. Perhaps a children’s book or a comic? I love how she’s translated each celestial body into a distinct character — elegant Saturn, Jupiter and his large family of moons, fleet-footed Mercury. Pluto, as the dwarf planet, gets to be the solar system’s dog (although perhaps it’s just a play on the Disney character). She also has an additional illustration below, with the Earth and two unnamed characters, whom I suspect are Earth’s moon and the sun.
[Irene Flores via The Uniblogger]
everything I’ve cooked up for a fucked up Warrior Cats au with my friends that turned into cat people because I don’t care enough to draw them all as cats
characters in order are:
Hawkheart(Sasha)-Shadowclan
Breezewhisker(Garreth)-Windclan
Needlestar(Angelo)-Shadowclan
Marshwind(Callisto)-Shadowclan
Frogpaw(Anahita)-Shadowclan
Tomi(Satomi)-Kittypet
Badgerstripe/star(Fernando)-Shadowclan
Cinderclaw/star(Han)-Thunderclan
Stumptail(Ronan)-Windclan
Foxpaw(Ellion)-Riverclan
Rainstar(Darius)-Riverclan
Cedarstar(Josef)-Thunderclan
Heatherstar(Irene)-Windclan
Sketches of Callisto and Arcos - AKA Ursa Major and Ursa Minor from Greek Myth. Fashion Design inspired by Xena, Warrior Princess.
"Xena, Warrior Princess" was a show made in 1995. Although this show primarily focused on the folktales from ancient Greece, it often took on a more modern fantasy look.
The costume design aimed to capture 'modern" mid 90's fashion blended with Greek,Celt, and Viking looks.
Not too much history on this one, mostly a Fashion Design Post.
Thanks for reading! 🐍💕
All of my Greek inspired sketches in one place.
Callisto Sketches from Xena Princess Warrior
It’s hard to capture her evil, devious face while still trying to capture how gorgeous she is. I gotta give Hudson Leick credit, even when they put her in the most ridiculous outfits, she still looks good!
Got to the 1st Callisto Ep. Not a fan of her and her storyline. Wondering if she will grow on me later. Not really a fan of watching the whole, 'life has done me wrong, so now I must destroy, kill and hurt every single being in my path, no matter what, no matter the time or place, I must kill them all!' type of villain. I'm basing this off of 1st impressions of course
What is the general consensus about her? Do yall love her, hate her, love to hate her Or hate to love her?
P.S my sister loves her