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1angel cloud
Sisyphus in one version I have heard, escaped Tartarus by appealing to Persephone herself. I can't remember the details but I think she gave him leave to return to the world for a short time - probably some sop story about his family. suffice to say, he didn't intend to go back. I think having to push the boulder up the hill for the rest of eternity was the punishment for escaping. even though he had Persephone's permission to leave, Hades is the one who makes those decisions.
enjoying it so far.
1angel cloudSisyphus in one version I have heard, escaped Tartarus by appealing to Persephone herself. I can't remember the details but I think she gave him leave to return to the world for a short time - probably some sop story about his family. suffice to say, he didn't intend to go back. I think having to push the boulder up the hill for the rest of eternity was the punishment for escaping. even though he had Persephone's permission to leave, Hades is the one who makes those decisions.
enjoying it so far.
11/9/2009 c2 Hizuki
Aww, Persephone must have been really close to Leucippe :( I absolutely adore how you potray Hades with Persephone :D Anyway, I hope you update soon^^
Aww, Persephone must have been really close to Leucippe :( I absolutely adore how you potray Hades with Persephone :D Anyway, I hope you update soon^^
11/9/2009 c1 Hizuki
I LOVE your story! I hope you didn't abandon it :( It's been 4 years since you updated I also love the way you portrayed Persephone in this story~ It's so different from other stories I read^^
I LOVE your story! I hope you didn't abandon it :( It's been 4 years since you updated I also love the way you portrayed Persephone in this story~ It's so different from other stories I read^^
3/24/2008 c2 4Full Force
Have you abandoned this gorgeous retelling of a classic myth? Really, this is great work even though you sometimes got too descriptive. At least we all know you don't forget your adjectives in stories. Write on. ;)
4Full ForceHave you abandoned this gorgeous retelling of a classic myth? Really, this is great work even though you sometimes got too descriptive. At least we all know you don't forget your adjectives in stories. Write on. ;)
3/24/2006 c2 90Anusari Vairanon
ARGH! GOD I love this story... I cant wait for the next chapter, but it seems you have left this story behind. Wonderful imagery, beautiful words, and a lovely plot
90Anusari VairanonARGH! GOD I love this story... I cant wait for the next chapter, but it seems you have left this story behind. Wonderful imagery, beautiful words, and a lovely plot
3/4/2006 c2 53RamblingPhilosopher
Hay!
Today is your lucky day - I know all about the Sisyphus myth...
Sisyphus was a very crafty, avaricious and deceitful man. He killed travellers and wayfarers. When Thanatos came to fetch Sisyphus, he put Thanatos into chains (fetters) so that no one died in the world until the God of War, Ares, himself, came and freed Thanatos and delivered Sisyphus to his custody. Before Sisyphus died, however, he told his wife that when he was gone - she was not to offer the usual sacrifice to the dead. So, in the underword, he complained that his wife had neglectied her duties and persuaded Hades to allow him to go back to the Upper World and expostulate with her. When he got back, however, to Cronith - he positively REFUSED to return until forcibly carried off by Hermes...
I hope this was usefull to you.. I had to write a myth on Sisyphus last year and this is all the information I turned up I deemed useful to your question
Keep up the good work, too!
53RamblingPhilosopherHay!
Today is your lucky day - I know all about the Sisyphus myth...
Sisyphus was a very crafty, avaricious and deceitful man. He killed travellers and wayfarers. When Thanatos came to fetch Sisyphus, he put Thanatos into chains (fetters) so that no one died in the world until the God of War, Ares, himself, came and freed Thanatos and delivered Sisyphus to his custody. Before Sisyphus died, however, he told his wife that when he was gone - she was not to offer the usual sacrifice to the dead. So, in the underword, he complained that his wife had neglectied her duties and persuaded Hades to allow him to go back to the Upper World and expostulate with her. When he got back, however, to Cronith - he positively REFUSED to return until forcibly carried off by Hermes...
I hope this was usefull to you.. I had to write a myth on Sisyphus last year and this is all the information I turned up I deemed useful to your question
Keep up the good work, too!
11/15/2005 c2 19Toxxic Hugs
First, surry for taking so long to review for the second chapter, I'm a slow reader^^. Second, poor Persephone but Atropos does have a point...I can't wait to read more!Please update soon!Fourth, I think I've heard of Sisyphus, because I'm a mthyology fanitic, so I might have a story of him somewhere-I'll be sure to check today at school. Anyways, please write more!
19Toxxic HugsFirst, surry for taking so long to review for the second chapter, I'm a slow reader^^. Second, poor Persephone but Atropos does have a point...I can't wait to read more!Please update soon!Fourth, I think I've heard of Sisyphus, because I'm a mthyology fanitic, so I might have a story of him somewhere-I'll be sure to check today at school. Anyways, please write more!
11/14/2005 c1 Toxxic Hugs
I have never seen this side of Persephone, honestly I find it more appealing then the normal rebellion or hostage story of Hades and Persephone! Love the story's flow, it takes you on an emotional ride through her feelings. I think you made zeus actually look smarter then he is...But thats just my opinion^^
I have never seen this side of Persephone, honestly I find it more appealing then the normal rebellion or hostage story of Hades and Persephone! Love the story's flow, it takes you on an emotional ride through her feelings. I think you made zeus actually look smarter then he is...But thats just my opinion^^
8/13/2005 c2 2Jeanette North
Interesting story. You have a nice style that is easy to read. I'm enjoying this version very much- most of all with the rivers being added in there. That's something that doesn't happen a lot.
In answer to your conundrum about Sisyphus: (This is a rather unknown part of his story which I happen to only discover because I had to do some research about the possible fathers for Odysseus, so I'm not surprised you had a hard time finding information about it.)
The story goes that Sisyphus was King of Corinth. When he was near the end of his life, he instructed his wife to not make the typical burial sacrifices when he was dead. She followed his instructions and so- while in the underworld- Sisyphus complained to Hades about the neglectfulness of his wife. Hades was convinced to let him go back to the world of the living to admonish her. When Sisyphus returned to the land of the living, though, he flat out refused to return. Eventually, the story says, he was dragged back down by Hermes.
For future help, I suggest trying Wikipedia.com. They have some great articles about Greek myths.
Keep writing!
- Jeanette North
2Jeanette NorthInteresting story. You have a nice style that is easy to read. I'm enjoying this version very much- most of all with the rivers being added in there. That's something that doesn't happen a lot.
In answer to your conundrum about Sisyphus: (This is a rather unknown part of his story which I happen to only discover because I had to do some research about the possible fathers for Odysseus, so I'm not surprised you had a hard time finding information about it.)
The story goes that Sisyphus was King of Corinth. When he was near the end of his life, he instructed his wife to not make the typical burial sacrifices when he was dead. She followed his instructions and so- while in the underworld- Sisyphus complained to Hades about the neglectfulness of his wife. Hades was convinced to let him go back to the world of the living to admonish her. When Sisyphus returned to the land of the living, though, he flat out refused to return. Eventually, the story says, he was dragged back down by Hermes.
For future help, I suggest trying Wikipedia.com. They have some great articles about Greek myths.
Keep writing!
- Jeanette North
8/5/2005 c2 xSweet Cherry Angelx
Oh I just simply adore Greek Mythology! I just wanted to remind you that Hades is actually the eldest brother of Zeus. I wasn't sure if you knew this already and made Hades younger for your story. Anyway, keep up the great writing!
Oh I just simply adore Greek Mythology! I just wanted to remind you that Hades is actually the eldest brother of Zeus. I wasn't sure if you knew this already and made Hades younger for your story. Anyway, keep up the great writing!
8/5/2005 c2 24Sarah-Brighteyes
Once more bravo to a wonderful chapter. I was pleasantly surprised... i didnt think you would go on with the whole story... I was thinking you were just going to have a piece of Persephone's life. But woohoo to more.
I really loved the way you use the different parts of mythology... you went deep into greek tales... I love that... great use and perfectly written.
I absolutely cant wait for more of this Aysel...keep writing.
24Sarah-BrighteyesOnce more bravo to a wonderful chapter. I was pleasantly surprised... i didnt think you would go on with the whole story... I was thinking you were just going to have a piece of Persephone's life. But woohoo to more.
I really loved the way you use the different parts of mythology... you went deep into greek tales... I love that... great use and perfectly written.
I absolutely cant wait for more of this Aysel...keep writing.
8/4/2005 c1 78acrobia
Wow! What a wonderful story...this simply blew my mind. Mythology, to me, is simply fantastic and I love Persephone's story more than any other, and I am amaized at the way you have portrayed her story to passionatly. Your point of view is different from those of others, who perhaps enstate that Persephone was kidnapped and that she missed her mother rather than hated her, but your personification of the characters is intact and resolute. One of my definite favourites! Keep up the good work!xo - Acrobia
78acrobiaWow! What a wonderful story...this simply blew my mind. Mythology, to me, is simply fantastic and I love Persephone's story more than any other, and I am amaized at the way you have portrayed her story to passionatly. Your point of view is different from those of others, who perhaps enstate that Persephone was kidnapped and that she missed her mother rather than hated her, but your personification of the characters is intact and resolute. One of my definite favourites! Keep up the good work!xo - Acrobia
8/2/2005 c1 Royalty by Association
I really enjoyed this story. Great imagery and use of language. I like this line a lot: “Your father owns the sky, your mother the world – and you desire the nether lands.”Amazing job. It's an excellent twist to mythology.
I really enjoyed this story. Great imagery and use of language. I like this line a lot: “Your father owns the sky, your mother the world – and you desire the nether lands.”Amazing job. It's an excellent twist to mythology.