“Handsome man. Handsome god."
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 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.
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”.