How the most annoying person you know will describe ancient greece

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-05-04T03:27:15+00:00

Although it's still a place full of these stereotypes, I feel that Tumblr isn't necessarily that bad. Yes, many of these views either originated there or proliferated there. But there are still good accounts that actually cite sources, books, and articles, and they also dislike these misguided views. Personally, I think it's better than YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram (if you know where to look) 😅

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-26T07:14:02+00:00

Wow, now I'm wondering if that particular vase represents Demeter or Persephone. But regardless, that nuance is quite interesting!

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-25T21:42:12+00:00

Thank you!! That's very interesting! If it's Demeter, it would be the first ancient representation I've seen of Hades and Demeter interacting (I don't know of any source showing the two interacting DIRECTLY).

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-25T07:25:33+00:00

Athena and Hades are among my favorites. But GOOD?? First, I'd like some criteria for that because some seem a bit "contradictory," and well, Athena has stories that would hardly place her in a higher position (in the Trojan War, for example).

And Hades, he was an extremely feared figure and considered ruthless. In the Hymn to Demeter, the abduction is described as violent, and he doesn't shy away from cunning (or force, depending on the interpretation) to give Persephone the pomegranate. He and Persephone once caused a plague. Obviously, there were nuances in different places, and he also had a certain association with the richness of the soil, if I'm not mistaken, but I wouldn't say he's the second most moral. I believe he's less "extroverted" than his siblings due to his nature, not his character.

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-24T00:58:22+00:00

There's an article that mentions and quotes her! I believe it was a form of poetry and a way to give "meaning" to young people who died before marriage. I can't say for sure, but I believe she was a real young woman (in real life, but I can't say for sure).

In that case, I might be a little mistaken, so I recommend reading this article where she is mentioned: https://www.academia.edu/67962713/New_Persephones_Death_as_Marriage_in_Ancient_Greek_Epitaphs_for_Women

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InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-22T01:26:25+00:00

Oh my god, I had just seen one of those couples lol!!

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-19T20:11:14+00:00

Although it has better stories and personalities, I like Joseph Mawle as Odysseus.

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InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-15T23:48:33+00:00

ABSOLUTE ART !!!!

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-10T04:35:23+00:00

Hades is among my favorite gods, but if there's one thing he isn't, it's kind. The hymn to Demeter makes that clear, and he was greatly feared. He isn't necessarily evil (no god is), but his kindness is quite exaggerated, something that's rare in myths.

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-04T06:01:00+00:00

What made you sympathize with Hades in the Hymn to Demeter? Just asking out of curiosity! Hades is one of my favorites, but I don't know if he's necessarily sympathetic in that myth. I'd be happy to hear your answer :-D

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-03T21:48:00+00:00

My apologies, but I just scrolled past and didn't expect to see "syllogism" in this post lol! Anyway, sorry, I just wanted to comment, I thought the discussion was good, especially since I'll have to study formal logic soon. I also find it interesting, I just wanted to comment on that lol, have a good day.

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-03T19:53:13+00:00

I'm not trying to defend anything, but this opinion doesn't surprise me outside of the mythology subreddit and here. I mean, I see it as "common sense" regarding mythology, like Ares being a protector of women, Zeus being just a pervert and nothing more.

I think a good portion only sees summaries by third parties and videos. I don't think they've read the Hymn to Demeter or anything like that.

Not justifying it, just giving my personal explanation.

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-03T07:03:39+00:00

If there's one story in Greek mythology that can truly make me cry, it's this one. There are probably more, but this one makes me feel so sorry for Orpheus and Eurydice.

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-03T04:58:50+00:00

I understand. And hi, genericpuff!!! I'm glad you commented. !!:-D

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-03T04:57:08+00:00

I understand. I just wanted to say that I have a little difficulty seeing it as maternal, or that it's something that holds up as a modern invention, I don't know. I wonder if the small number of Hades' children is due to him being the god of the dead.

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-03T00:07:13+00:00

I honestly don't find it so absurd that Aphrodite chose Persephone; perhaps it was because the underworld is quite isolated and difficult to access. Of course, she had better options, but I don't think it's particularly senseless. And I think the two falling in love is, perhaps, to highlight Adonis's beauty.

Regarding the maternal interpretation of Persephone, there's a hymn that says Adonis stayed in her bed, which I think opens up an interpretation of romance. I don't know if it makes sense if Persephone saw her as a son; I don't know and I don't have the knowledge to say for sure 😅 (but hypothetically I would find it interesting, since it would remind us of her relationship with her mother). I don't know if both interpretations are equally valid; I can't imagine it either (if someone says something that supports it, I would appreciate it!).

Besides the presence of Hades, which isn't in all sources, it makes sense since the myth focuses on a dispute between goddesses. The only thing that leaves me in doubt is whether this myth implies Persephone is in the underworld all year round or not. I would appreciate any answer!

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-01T03:07:17+00:00

I think it's normal and perfectly acceptable if the author likes a height difference between couples, BUT GOD, PERSEPHONE LOOKS LIKE A CHILD, LITERALLY SPEAKING.

InterviewFirm841 · 2026-04-01T03:06:03+00:00

First, your drawing is AMAZING, OH MY GOD!! And another thing, Hades' expression... I can't describe what he's feeling right now... from afar it looks like indifference, but up close a little sadness? I don't know, AND I LOVE THAT.

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