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I screen-recorded the āother postsā footer of my Tumblr because it looks like Michael Sheen is just walking around in my comics preparing to be Odysseus and it makes me happy
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I finally got spoilered for the end of TMA (which, tbh, was not a surprise) and now I canāt bear to listen to the last twenty eps. They went to London and it all went great and theyāre happy. Right?
I love Diomedes. He totally shines when Achilles withdraws from battle, grumpy sod that he is. I need more Diomedes adventures/artwork please.
Diomedes is the depiction of āitās on sightā (meaning if I see you, ima fight or kill you)
it doesnāt matter who you are or what you bleed.
Paris shot him in the foot, and what does he do, not bitch and moan about an arrow being in his foot, he decides to spews insults at Paris, talk about iconic
he throws a spear (guided by Athena) and wounds Ares, a war god, causing him to retreat
he harms Aphrodite just because she interfered in trying to help/save her son. Then later when Apollo was sent to retrieve the son, Diomedes tried to fight him.
Give this boy (heās a grown ass man, buuut he was one of the youngest in the Trojan war) more appreciation, he can actually survive an arrow to the foot (classically calling out Achilles)
I finally got spoilered for the end of TMA (which, tbh, was not a surprise) and now I canāt bear to listen to the last twenty eps. They went to London and it all went great and theyāre happy. Right?
Sing, O Muse! A Greek Mythology Zine: Homeric Hymns Illustrated is officially available to purchase! Check out the linktree link below to get yourself a copy in print, digital, or a print/digital bundle.
This zine features artwork from 17 artists and is presented in 48 full-color pages. If you're a fan of the classics or mythology, this is something you don't want to miss!
- now each time it āendsā you get a new epithet and are told how long your fame will last
- petting the damn dog is the best bit
- I got another translation of The Odyssey for my collection (I think thatās six now?)
- the Odysseus-In-Disguise vs Penelope section is DONE
- itās all good omens and suitor-slaughter from here on outā¦
ITāS ON THE HOME STRAIT MY FRIENDS! šŖ
As usual, most of the updates are over here https://laurajenkinsonbrown.co.uk/you-are-odysseus-signup/ with the mailing list (600 of you now!!) but I thought as I get a writing day later this week Iād update here as a treat!
You Are Odysseus
So
Iām a teacher of Classical Civilisation that has taught the Odyssey for over a decade and studied pretty much every myth and story with Odysseus in it.. I think
and Iām writing an Interactive Fiction (choose your own path) version of the Odyssey, inspired by the Homeric phrase āhe turned his great heart this way and thatā, where you are Odysseus, allowing you to follow his decisions or make your own
and it already has 500 sections to it - written to emulate modern translations of the Odyssey, including the literary features of simile, formula, epithet, and the rest - and 21 different ways to die, and quite a lot of period and theme-appropriate alternatives
(and if I get time, the option to be Telemachus or Penelope, although that might have to wait because itās already a monster)
and Iāve tested what Iāve made so far on my pupils, other Classics teachers, and some of the leading (and best-read) Greek Mythology podcasters and YouTubers, all of whom have universally loved it (yay!)
(EDIT: Oops and I presented on it at the Classical Association conference last year)
Iām trying to finish it this summer, but need a bit of encouragement to do so
EDIT: and I forgot to say that ideally Iām planning on it being a beautiful BOOK with an old-fashioned cover and lots of ribbons to mark your place ā¤ļø (ex-bookseller ofc)
so, please let me know if youād like to know more!
(EDIT: or sign up here go get notified directly when itās ready: https://ljenkinsonbrown.wordpress.com/you-are-odysseus-signup/ )
Sing, O Muse! Is coming soon! To celebrate we've got 6 previews of the 17 submissions for the zine featuring some of your favorite mythology artists on tumblr! In this post we've got:
@kleioscanvas illustrating Hymn III, to Delian Apollo
@danpoharyskyiillustration illustrating Hymn XXXII, to Selene
@flaroh illustrating Hymn XIV, to the Mother of the Gods
@jacobpking illustrating Hymn XV, to Heracles
@davidluongart illustrating Hymn VIII, to Ares
@mikeybooch illustrating Hymn V, to Aphrodite
If you're on twitter or instagram you can give the zine account a follow (@)singomusezine where you can find weekly previews, FAQs, and other fun information.
Sing, O Muse! Homeric Hymns Illustrated will be available in print and digital this April. No preorders/limited quantities!
Thank you everyone for your patience and enthusiasm!
Iām excited to announce that Sing, O Muse! Our Greek Mythology zine will be available in print and digital formats on 4 April, 2024! There are no preorders and no limited quantities so purchase with reckless abandon!
Sing, O Muse! Homeric Hymns Illustrated features 48 full color pages and 17 illustrations, plus bonus artwork! Artists have included progress sketches, character designs, and even additional illustrations for their hymns!Ā It also includes a little information on the Homeric Hymns as well as storytelling conventions in Ancient Greece!
Our zine features some of your favorite myth artists from tumblr! Including:Ā
@alibonbonn illustrating Hymn XX, to Hephaestus
@coloricioso illustrating Hymn XXIX, to Hestia
@danpoharyskyiillustration illustrating Hymn XXXII, to Selene
@davidluongart illustrating Hymn VIII, to Ares
@flaroh illustrating Hymn XIV, to the Mother of the Gods
@greekmythcomix illustrating Hymn IV, to Hermes
@jacobpking illustrating Hymn XV, to Heracles
@kleioscanvas illustrating Hymn III, to Apollo
@mikeybooch illustrating Hymn V, to Aphrodite
@sarafangirlart illustrating Hymn XII, to Hera
@wolfythewitch illustrating Hymn XXVIII, to Athene
and @tylermileslockett illustrating a special introduction to the Homeric Hymns.
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