Lore Olympus Bookish Roundups
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Persephone travels into the dream world and makes a startling discovery.
News
For Valentine’s Day 2022, we need the fandom’s help to SHARE THE LOVE.
Every fandom has is full of talented creators - artists, cosplayers, fanfic writers, podcasters, video editors, meme creators, fan accounts, theorists, crafters, bakers, you name it.
We are giving away 8 prizes in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day to people who write love letters of appreciation to fan creators.
Rachel chats with Liv from the Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! (@mythsbaby) podcast about the release of #LoreOlympus Volume 1 and generally geeking out about mythology. Two of our favorites in one place!
Rachel chats with Marissa from the @happywriterpodcast about the release of Volume 1 of #LoreOlympus. It's a fantastic interview with a lot of insight on the writing process from both authors!
@aprilsketcho’s hosting #Octoblore #Octoblore2021 this year and. she just unveiled daily and weekly prompts for up to a year! Visit her instagram and bookmark, save, screenshot, and share her post. We can’t wait!
A Lore Olympus fan group is hosting this Hades’ Equinox Challenge for the month of September! Anyone is welcome to participate and use the hashtag #LOFallEquinox. This event is organized by Shelby (ig@xeybhls).
Rachel made a Twitter announcement that the release dates for Volume 1 & 2 of Lore Olympus books have been delayed to November 2, 2022 and Summer 2022 (TBA).
Here’s a quick guide on Lore Olympus special editions. (Note: this post will be updated as new editions come up)
Get original illustrated wallpapers with your preorder! Visit LoreOlympusBooks.com/DigitalPreOrder for more information.
Lore Olympus will be taking a two-week break this August. Episodes will resume on August 28.
Happy MerMay month! @olympic.help and @newbie_olympian are hosting this fun Mermaid-themed event for May. Use hashtag #LOMerMay21 and follow their two-day or weekly prompts!
In this article for The Mary Sue, Caitlin Kennedy writes about how Rachel Smythe offers insightful meditations on abuse, trauma, and reclamation of personal power.
Lore Olympians — is anyone still alive after Rachel announced her massive news? Delreybooks and Random House Publishing are bringing Lore Olympus in PRINT.
BROWSE ARTICLES
Our go-to retellings and recommended sources for all things Greek mythology - from books to websites to podcasts.
How does Lore Olympus use myth as inspiration for character design, particularly in their god forms? Let’s take a look…
We take a look at Hera in myth, particularly the rebellion she staged against Zeus and wonder…could it happen in Lore Olympus?
Persephone has appeared in mythic stories over millenia. Shannon takes a trip through some of her favorite iterations of Persephone and what it could mean for Lore Olympus’ future dread queen.
In Episode 180 of Lore Olympus, the trial reveals that the young goddess Persephone had plans to utilize her powers to create “something new” that would be “rewarding” for “exceptional” mortals in the afterlife. We surmise this alludes to the mythic Elysium, and break down some of what we know from history and literature.
Lore Olympus has so much characters. Here are some underrated favorites that we hope to see more of!
The question that's shaking the fandom. Did Persephone take the pomegranate of her own will? Did Erebos gift it to her without her knowledge? There are plenty of reasons for her to want it, but plenty more for her to not make a secretive, impulsive decision like that.
What do you think?
He is whipped, your honor.
The tale of Eros and Psyche is perhaps one of the most familiar ones in classic mythology. Eros and Psyche’s love personifies the union between love and soul, and their fate is most especially noted for being one of the few stories in mythology that had a happy ending.
We explore how Rachel Smythe has deconstructed the tale in Lore Olympus.
Artemis said that “She can make a wolf tell her its deepest secrets”. Since wolf she adopted witnessed the last altercation between Apollo and Artemis, will she know more about her brother through her wolf?
If there’s one thing I’ll always be sure of about Eros and Persephone in Lore Olympus, it’s that they are the ultimate friendship goals. I decided to gather my favorite scenes from one of my favorite character dynamics because let’s face it, we all need a friend like the god of love.
In this analysis, AmbrosiaBee explains why she believes Persephone’s life resembles the cycle of the “Triple Goddess.”
The Oracle
Athena's Notebook
Explore the series and ideas that inspired Rachel Smythe, from deconstructing mythology, to symbolism, to themes tackled in some of the episodes.
Myth Behind the Lore
The Myth Behind the Lore is an IG-TV series hosted by Zimi.
Watch as she delves into ancient Greek myths, culture, and history.
Eros' Self-Care Guide
Self-care isn’t always the easiest thing to add to our lives.
Let Eros give you tips and ways into taking better care of yourself.
The Library
For World Book Day, we asked Lore Olympus characters their book recommendations.
Olympus Fashion
Olympus Fashion is Olympus’ top fashion magazine. Read the latest issues and dress like your favorite deity!
Persephone's Kitchen
Try your hand at these recipes, inspired by food from Lore Olympus: from baklava, custard soufflé, and more.
MEET THE FANDOM
Courtney is a style and fashion addict, sharing some really interesting insights on Lore Olympus characters.
Sunny (aka kore.cob) is a star in the fandom, always brightening our days (pun intended) with her memes and textposts! Learn more about this uber fan and lovely creator in our interview with them!
2021 marks the second year for the fandom’s Octoblore art/cosplay/fanfic challenge! Read on for the experience of ten artists who took part this year - the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned.
“Follow your heart and go. Create and create until your fingers can’t create anymore.” -Sam
“Cosplay allows me to also immerse myself in the fantasy realms these characters are a part of, which I think is so magical.” -ElunaBee
“Life is too short not to do the things you love.” -Jessie
Cosplayer Jezzie lives in Monterrey, Mexico, married, with one beautiful boy. In her spare time, she likes to draw, cosplay, and does not believe being a mother is a setback to doing what she loves.
“Mistakes are the best way to improve your work. Do not force yourself to be perfect - nobody is.” - Kataga
“Just because you think something is hard, doesn’t mean you can’t do it. Trust me on this.” - Maya
BlackCosplay Spotlight
We’ve worked with several cosplayers to highlight the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement. These cosplayers have shared the organizations that mean the most to them as well as ways you can support them individually.
The Dread Queen has arrived, and Kronos is not prepared.