Recommended Reading
Our go-to retellings and recommended sources for all things Greek mythology - from books to websites to podcasts.
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…
Queen’s Gambit
We take a look at Hera in myth, particularly the rebellion she staged against Zeus and wonder…could it happen in Lore Olympus?
Dread Persephone
Persephone has appeared in mythic stories over millenia. Shannon takes a trip through some of her favorite iterations of Persephone and what it could mean for Lore Olympus’ future dread queen.
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.
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.
New Character: Hephaestus
We finally meet the God of Fire and Forge! Here are some (many) of our thoughts about the Olympian.
New Character: Echo
Who is this enigmatic new character, Echo? Simply Hera's new assistant or something more?
Symbolism of Eels
Snakes have long symbolized fertility across many ages and regions. Here Myth_Is_A_Mirror looks at their symbolism in the Lore Olympus universe.
Symbolism of the Unicorn
Cara explores the symbolism of the etched drawing of a unicorn on Apollo’s lyre.