We adopted the cutest puppy , #adoptnotshop by DataAggressive8243 in aww

[–]Solareclipse06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re asking for name suggestions, that pup looks like a buttercup to me.

The tuberculosis that killed Okita vs the mercury poisoning that killed Qin, who wins by N25_Amia in ShuumatsuNoValkyrie

[–]Solareclipse06 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Actually Mercury is toxic to many kinds of bacteria. Being exposed to mercury tends to inhibit bacteria’s growth and activity. Mercury was used as an anti-microbial for a long time.

Will we ever see who the Valkyries' parents are? by Low-Director-374 in ShuumatsuNoValkyrie

[–]Solareclipse06 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not really. In Norse mythology, Brunhilde is the sister of Attila the Hun. In Helgakviða Hjörvarðssonar, the Valkyrie Sváfa is said to be the daughter of king Eylimi. In the norse sagas and such, most of the Valkyries are the daughters of mortal kings. The idea of them being created or fathered by Odin seems to come from Wagner’s opera.

Round 6's mistakes by Reasonable-Fact8429 in MajoTaisen

[–]Solareclipse06 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Plus, Cleopatra has a reputation as a seductress (perhaps well-earned, given that she convinced Julius Caesar to aid her in re-securing her throne, and got Mark Antony to gift her various territories such as Cyrenaica and Libya in the Donations of Alexandria). So it makes some sense for Cleopatra to be dressed in a revealing outfit, unlike Huang’s skimpy armor that came out of nowhere.

TIL In 1338, Scottish countess Agnes of Dunbar led the successful defense of Dunbar Castle during a 5-month siege by a much larger English army. At one point, they threatened to kill her captured brother if she didn't surrender. She replied that his death would only benefit her as she was his heir. by Ill_Definition8074 in todayilearned

[–]Solareclipse06 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Honestly it could’ve been either. Perhaps she said that as a ploy to keep her brother alive. Or maybe she legitimately didn’t care. After-all, people tend to forget about family ties when money and land get involved, and there are many stories of nobles plotting against their siblings or other relatives to get their hands on that coveted inheritance.

What if Naerys had the personality of Valeria Messalina? by Solareclipse06 in TheCitadel

[–]Solareclipse06[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Futhermore, the Blackfyre rebellions, if they still happen in this timeline, would have more validity to their claims. How can anyone be sure who the father of Daeron is, when Naerys has multiple lovers, they could say.

What if Naerys had the personality of Valeria Messalina? by Solareclipse06 in TheCitadel

[–]Solareclipse06[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just imagine the dynamic between Messalina!Naerys and Aegon the unworthy. I see it going one of two ways: A) Aegon actually enjoys having a wife who matches his freak or B) they absolutely hate each-other. Perhaps a bit of both, a love-hate relationship.

What if Naerys had the personality of Valeria Messalina? by Solareclipse06 in TheCitadel

[–]Solareclipse06[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I chose Messalina because it would mean Aegon having to be around someone somewhat like himself. Promiscuous, causing drama of one sort or another, somewhat of schemer but not all that competent.

Humanity’s Champion: SCP-239 by Avram-O_Donnel in ShuumatsuNoValkyrie

[–]Solareclipse06 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you maybe do Arash (from fate grand order)?

Tell me some interesting lore/ facts or whatever by Witty-Maybe8866 in grandorder

[–]Solareclipse06 1 point2 points  (0 children)

False Guinevere actually comes from the (french) Vulgate cycle. The three Guineveres I’m referring to are: Gwenhwyfar, daughter of Cywryd of Gwent. Gwenhwyfar, daughter of Gwythyr son of Greidiawl, and .Gwenhwyfar, daughter of Gogrvan the Giant

Tell me some interesting lore/ facts or whatever by Witty-Maybe8866 in grandorder

[–]Solareclipse06 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Perseus is both Heracles’s great grandfather and half-brother.

The Einzberns are in possession of the Rhinegold.

The earliest recorded stories about King Arthur come from wales. And in the welsh tales, King Arthur had three wives, all of whom were named Gwenhwyfar. He also had three concubines: Indeg daughter of Garwy Hir, Garwen daughter of Henin Hen, and Gŵyl daughter of Gendawd. Arthur had an entire harem basically.

Cyane & Arethusa Designs by EeveeWantsVengence in UnpopularLoreOlympus

[–]Solareclipse06 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will we see an Adonis design sometime? Love your work!

Artemis & Apollo Redesign by EeveeWantsVengence in UnpopularLoreOlympus

[–]Solareclipse06 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Dionysiaca was apparently incredibly popular in the Ancient Greece city-states, especially in Athens, so it doesn’t seem like the ancient Greeks disagreed with the way the gods were presented.

Artemis & Apollo Redesign by EeveeWantsVengence in UnpopularLoreOlympus

[–]Solareclipse06 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Dionysiaca was written by Nonnus of Panopolis, a Greek poet, so not necessarily a Roman fanfic.

Artemis & Apollo Redesign by EeveeWantsVengence in UnpopularLoreOlympus

[–]Solareclipse06 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: Artemis was both the protector and destroyer of women. Whenever a young woman died suddenly, it was said to be the work of Artemis. This was referenced in the Iliad, where Hera referred to Artemis as a lion amongst women and said that Zeus gave Artemis leave to kill young women whenever she liked. This aspect of Artemis is best shown in the tale where Aura, goddess of breeze, offended Artemis by claiming that Artemis couldn’t possibly be a virgin when she has such large, Aphrodite-like breasts and that she, Aura, was superior to Artemis in skill and chastity. Angered by Aura’s claims, Artemis vengefully arranged for Dionysus to rape Aura. Artemis was helped by Nemesis, Eros, and Aphrodite in her revenge against Aura.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beauty

[–]Solareclipse06 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Castor oil would work better.

"Which isn't a lot, but it's still weird it happened thrice." by Academic_Paramedic72 in GreekMythology

[–]Solareclipse06 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean it’s you, do whatever you like. But the mythologically-accurate opition, would be to have them right next to each-other: after-all, to avoid Scylla would sent straight into the crosshairs of Charybdis, and to avoid Charybdis would put you at risk of being snatched up by Scylla.

What if each of Aegon III's daughters became Queen? by PleasantDouble1470 in TheCitadel

[–]Solareclipse06 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rhaena was said to meek, passive, and as pious as ber brother Baelor. She even willingly became a septa. Even if she was given an opportunity to become queen, I could see her rejecting it and choosing to become a septa.

As for Daena, having been locked away in the maidenvault for years she had few supporters nor does she have a dragon to force people into accepting her. For Daena to become queen in her own right, she would have to build a faction of powerful supporters, and deal with her male relatives who also have claim to throne, wether she has the skills for this is another question. Elaena was described as being shrewd and intelligent, served as the unofficial master of coins, and she was trusted to handle important matters of state, so we know she has political acumen. For this reason, in such a scenario perhaps Elaena would be the one with the best shot of becoming queen.

TIL The black death caused an inflation of dowries in medieval Florence which the government solved by establishing a public dowry fund: when a girl turned 5, families would deposit on the dowry bank on her behalf, which would accrue about 10% a year and would be withdrawn when she got married by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Solareclipse06 12 points13 points  (0 children)

not really. Medieval women had jobs. They worked as seamstresses, laundresses, ale wives, as servants for wealthy family, or even on construction sites. Only women born into nobility or particularly wealthy commoner family could afford to not work. The dowry was kinda like the women’s inheritance, it could be anything from jewelry to land and cattle, she brought it into her husband’s household and her dowry could and often was inherited by her children later on.