Serpentine Destiny

"Aris journeys to Greece to seek out his roots, and finds far more than expected."

Aris walked along the secluded section of Grecian shore, enjoying the view of the ocean after a breathtaking sunrise.  All too soon, he would have to return home, and he wanted to fix the splendor of his ancestral homeland firmly...

Of Gods and Love

"The princess Deianira is abducted by a great and terrible river god."

The river runs strong and free, carving out rock and the very earth, forever shaping the land.The surface broke, and the king of the river rose with a mighty splash to greet the humanoid figure that was approaching the river.'Welcome,...

The defiling of a Gorgon 1/2

"The Adventurers endeavor lead them to a disastrous, arousing meeting with a Gorgon."

Blood and bloody mission.He forced her head down to the ground as the snakes in her head flayed around, leaving oily traces down his legs. Unlike in the mythology, this serpentine haired creature had no special particularity. If you ignored...

Their cunning voices coyly soothed my fear.Their whispers damp and cool, a subtle treat. They tempted me with pledges, in each ear,To sate my every bliss, most welcomed feat.The charms of ageless beauty drew me nigh.Pervasive sparkling visions swelled my dreams.Soft...

Priapus

"February bought a painting of a fertility God, but got a lot more than she bargained for."

February bought the painting on a Monday. On Tuesday she wondered whether it was suffering from moisture damage, and made a note to take it back to the painter for tips. On Wednesday she realized that she was dealing with...

Eros Innana: The Descent of the Goddess

"In ancient Sumerian mythology, Innana (precursor to Aphrodite) descends to the Underworld"

Eros Innana By Bethany Frasier (via Calliope) From Sapphic Tales, the Innana cycleThe song of love has echoed long A chorus through the ages And bards have offered words enough To fill a million pages From harlots moans to poets...