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A Myth - The Lyrist Of Thebes
Psychopompos - a new mythology continues in The Lyrist of Thebes, Euterpe’s retelling of the love between Hermes and Amphion. Amphion, an incredibly gifted musician from Thebes, enchants Hermes with his powerful voice and music, but in doing so, invites the wrath of Hermes' mother, Hera. Despite her threats and warnings from the God of War, they devote themselves to each other and vow to wed
Content Warning: Explicit Language, Sexual Content, Violence
Chapter 3 - Phaedo
Chapter 3 of Psychopompos - a new mythology opens in a cave somewhere in Greece as Medusa seethes with rage for the gods who destroyed her life, vowing terrible revenge. Looming marriages occupy the minds of Icarus and Psyche, who contemplate his upcoming wedding to Hermes, as well as Persephone and Eurydice, who wish to be past the pomp of a divine ceremony, so they may begin living their lives. Finally, in Zeus’ great throne room, Ganymede struggles with his new position as cupbearer to the King, and the threat of Eros’ devastating arrows.
Content Warning: Dialogue about Rape, Explicit Language, Sexual Content, Violence
Chapter 2 - No One Dies From Love
Chapter 2 of Psychopompos - a new mythology opens at dawn in Aphrodite's temple, where Psyche wakes to Apollo's mocking sun on her face, before introducing us to Ares, the God of War, and his fiery relationship with Aphrodite, the shapeshifting Goddexx of Love, as they unfold their designs for Olympus. Meanwhile, under Mt. Etna, Hephaestus and his divine forge continue work on a god-slaying weapon with the assistance of the Idol of Death, Thanatos. Finally, high in a prison tower, Icarus and his father Daedalus rue the circumstances which led them to this place, before being interrupted by Hermes, the Psychopomp and Messenger of Olympus, who wants to visit with Icarus, his secret fiancé.
Content Warning: Dialogue about Rape, Explicit Language, Sexual Content, Violence
A Myth - The Oread
Psychopompos - a new mythology continues in The Oread, Calliope’s retelling of the myth of Ekho. Ekho is an oread, a nymph of the mountain Cithaeron, and despite Pan’s warnings, she helps Zeus hide from Hera, who is trying to catch him in the act of cheating. Using her gifted voice to distract, she tests the limits of Hera’s patience, while desperately seeking the adoration of the King of Gods.
Chapter 1 - The Eagle
Chapter 1 of Psychopompos - a new mythology opens in Oblivion, where Nyx hatches Phanes’ World Egg and sets the stage for violence, vengeance and a war for the throne of the gods.
As Zeus surprises two of his children, Athena and Apollo, with a sudden plan to exile Hera and put a mortal he just met in her place. Hera, meanwhile, throws a bridal shower for Persephone and Eurydice, whose upcoming wedding is hoped to calm tensions on Olympus. In the center of it all is Aphrodite, the shape-shifting Goddexx of Love, who seemingly comes as both an antagonistic flirt and powerful puppeteer.
A Myth - The Weaving Contest
Psychopompos - a new mythology takes on a very famous myth, The Weaving Contest, which pits the famed and arrogant mortal weaver Arakhne against the Goddess of the Loom, Athena. Narrated by Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry and the Chief Muses, she paints the scene as Arakhne disparages Athena to Pan and his friend, the satyr Marsyas, until the great goddess arrives to put her in her place.
An Omen at Pytho, Prologue
Psychopompos - a new mythology continues with Apollo dragging his twin sister, Artemis, to Gaia’s navel, where he plans to found the Apollonian Dynasty. But after killing Gaia’s child, the great serpent Python, and trying to claim her famed oracle of Delphi, the two gods realize there is more to these crimes than initially appears. This episode concludes the Prologue of Psychopompos - a new mythology.
Teaser 4: An Omen at Pytho
In this brief teaser, you will hear a scene from An Omen at Pytho, part 2 of the prologue to Psychopompos - a new mythology. Hear the Oracle’s omen on February 19.
MEDEAMYTH, Prologue
Psychopompos - a new mythology opens with a chilling retelling of the myth of MEDEA, after she witnesses her husband accept the princess of Corinth’s hand in marriage, and sets into motion the events that made her notorious.
Teaser 3: MEDEAMYTH
In this brief teaser, you will hear a scene from MEDEAMYTH, Prologue 1 of Psychopompos - a new mythology.
Teaser 2 A Myth: The Oread
Let this teaser from The Oread carry you away to the intrigues of Mt. Cithaeron.
Teaser 1 A Myth: The Weaving Contest
In this teaser, listeners can enjoy a first frolic through the lush world of “Psychopompos - a new mythology.” Immerse yourself in the opening moment of our take on the ancient myth “The Weaving Contest”.