Recommended Reading
Our go-to retellings and recommended sources for all things Greek mythology - from books to websites to podcasts.
Nature of the Gods
How does Lore Olympus use myth as inspiration for character design, particularly in their god forms? Let’s take a look…
Queen’s Gambit
We take a look at Hera in myth, particularly the rebellion she staged against Zeus and wonder…could it happen in Lore Olympus?
Dread Persephone
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.
2022 Valentine’s Giveaway Event
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Elysium
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.
Podcast Interview: The Webtoon Room
Join resident webtoon nerds Will and Kruti as they discuss and analyze webtoon stories every Tuesday, including our fave, Lore Olympus.
Butterfly Symbolism
In Lore Olympus butterflies are closely related to Persephone, and her role as Goddess of Spring. We have also seen her dissolve into a kaleidoscope of butterflies when she becomes overwhelmed, much to Hades despair. Our columnist, Mel (ambrosiabee) has some theories about how butterflies relate to Persephone’s experiences in Lore Olympus.
Character Analysis: Demeter
In Lore Olympus, the character of Demeter is still a bit of a mystery. Our exposure to her, thus far, paints her as a controlling and overbearing mother, unwilling to see her child as the adult that she is.
The Jim Henson Company & Webtoons: Lore Olympus Animated Series
The Jim Henson Company and Webtoons are teaming up to develop Rachel Smythe’s Eisner Award Nominated web comic, Lore Olympus, as an animated series for young adults.