Lore Olympus: Volume Two

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This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner-nominated webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story, and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. a b "Rachel Smythe's Global WEBTOON Sensation Lore Olympus Wins 2022 Eisner Award for Best Webcomic". Financial Post. July 23, 2022 . Retrieved July 24, 2022. a b Kaplan, Avery (October 11, 2019). "Webtoon and Jim Henson Company partner for LORE OLYMPUS series". The Beat. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022 . Retrieved August 27, 2020. Plots in season two include Persephone going missing, the abduction of Persephone, and Hades and Persephone's growing relationship. It’s easy to see why the internet has fallen in love with Lore Olympus. This dazzling interpretation of the classic Greek myths is as charming as it is provocative, and as witty as it is startlingly romantic. Prepare to be swept away!” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles

All of Olympus—and the Underworld—are talking about the God of the Dead and the sprightly daughter of Demeter. But despite the rumors of their romance, Hades and Persephone have plenty to navigate on their own. Hades struggles to find support in his personal life, with Zeus trivializing his feelings and Minthe resorting to abusive patterns in their relationship. And while Hades tries to create healthier boundaries where he can-like finally putting a stop to his sporadic, revenge-fueled hookups with Hera-he still feels lonely and adrift. Witness what the gods do after dark in the fourth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology from creator Rachel Smythe.

Witness what the gods do after dark in the third volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short storyfrom creator Rachel Smythe.

I started this last year but couldn't read more than 5 episodes and thanks to Lila (you're the best🥹🫶) whose review made me try this again and Lila guess what? I'm obsessed!!! a b Adams, Tim (January 20, 2020). "Webtoon Announces Over 100 Billion Views in 2019, Lore Olympus Ranks #1". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved August 20, 2020.

I don't want to just descend into laughing at things teenage girls like - it's condescending sexist shittiness. Volume One collects episodes 1-25 of the WEBTOON comic. Volume Two collects episodes 26-49. Volume Three collects episodes 50-75. Volume Four collects episodes 76 -102. Volume Five collects episodes 103-126. Volume Six collects episodes 127-152. i just couldn't stop scrolling through this so fast, bc it was soo addicting. i really loved reading this sm!! 💕 Six months later addendum: That might be true, lots of rape in ye olde mythology, but I do question why you'd add that to your soapy romance that's mostly read by teens. Feels unnecessary, Rachel Smythe!] This edition of Rachel Smythe's original Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

this quote 🔥 (for reference when persephone thought she was being a burden to hades after him helping her) MacDonald, Heidi (January 17, 2020). "Sales Charts: The Top 30 comics on Webtoon in 2019". The Beat . Retrieved August 27, 2020. I do want to point out that the drawings for all the female characters are overly and unnecessarily sexualized, which truly annoyed me and even made me a little uncomfortable.Apollo is the god of the sun, music, and prophecy, depicted as a dark purple, burly playboy who is interested in Persephone. He is shown to be very arrogant. He rapes her and believes that they are in a relationship and then tries to force her to become his wife, but she refuses. He is Artemis' twin brother. It is later revealed that he is one of Zeus' sons. It is implied that he wants to be with Persephone, not because he genuinely likes her, but because she is a fertility goddess that he can use to overthrow Zeus. Hades struggles to find support in his personal life, with Zeus trivializing his feelings and Minthe resorting to abusive patterns in their relationship. And while Hades tries to create healthier boundaries where he can—like finally putting a stop to his sporadic, revenge-fueled hookups with Hera—he still feels lonely and adrift. Rhea is the titan of motherhood and serenity. She is presented as a giant magenta woman. She was the mother of Hades, Poseidon and Zeus. She was a fertility goddess and because of her abilities she was used by Kronos so he could overthrow Ouranos. It is reveled that she died in Zeus' arms. Rachel Smythe’s Lore Olympus is a stunning reimagining of classical myth. Smythe adapts the story ofPersephone and Hades, removing it from its dark origins and building a brand-new epic with her owncomplex and beautiful characters. The rest of the gods, nymphs, and creatures of Smythe’s world are theicing on top.” —Liv Albert, author of Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook and creator of Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast

Persephone, young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm, but after Persephone promises to train as a sacred virgin, she's allowed to live in the fast-moving, glamorous world of the gods. a b Grunenwald, Joe (October 8, 2021). "NYCC '21: Presenting the 2021 Harvey Awards winners". The Beat . Retrieved October 9, 2021.

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Immerse yourself in the captivating storyline, which weaves together the past and present, unraveling the tangled webs of fate. Leuce is a pink nymph, she was presented as an offering, by Zeus, during negotiations with Hades as an alternative bride for Persephone. Hades angrily refused in response. She is cousin to Amphitrite, Thetis, and their other sisters. Explore the complexities of relationships and the struggles faced by gods and goddesses in a fast-paced realm. Echo is a dark blue nymph with short hair. She was hired by Zeus to be Hera's new personal secretary. She is Daphne's roommate and friend. A refreshingly modern and surprisingly poignant take on the Hades and Persephone myth . . . steamy, often laugh-out-loud funny, and emotional.”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash