My best friend loves this webtoon a lot and she hates Apollo because she believes that he raped her. It can be read here. The pilot version of the comic was originally published in the "Discover" category of the … I binged as far as i could and reread it too. 10. See more ideas about lore olympus, hades and persephone, greek gods and goddesses. I don't mind reading it as a 'fanfiction' but as a practicing Hellenistic Pagan Lore Olympus really has Greek Mythology upside even as a modern twist. But no one in Lore Olympus is perfect. I guess when you put it that way, it does read as a fanfic. Funny. "[10], Critical Darlings reviewer Kaitlin Konecke said that "the drawings allow us to see how Persephone feels. Heartbreaking. I love her work so go check it out if your interested in WebToons of course. Lore Olympus rant“So I was re reading some of the the old episodes, and in one Hera first meets Persephone she gets a vision that something bad happened to her. While everything is soooo dramatic I overall enjoy it. [15] Hades takes notice of Persephone and comments to his brothers, Zeus and Poseidon that Persephone's beauty rivals that of Aphrodite. [14], Plots in season one of the webcomic include Persephone seeking Hades' help to bring back friends who died when mortals uprooted sacred plants, a scheme by Minthe, Thanatos and Thetis to ruin Persephone's reputation, the rape of Persephone by Apollo, and Persephone's conflicted thoughts over a college scholarship that requires her to refrain from sex.[16]. Episode 139: Up Too Close. praised the decision to give Persephone more agency than in the original story, saying that "it's that agency, her claiming of her own body and sexuality, that pulls me like a magnet to these tales. He first appears in Episode 141. Witness what the gods do…after dark. "[15], A reviewer for Love in Panels! [11][12] However, scenes in the realm of the mortals take place in the time of the original myths. Anyways i hope that made sense! And week after week after week, i started to feel differently about Lore Olympus. 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Kore considers ditching Olympus and running off to join the Valkyries of Norse mythology. Lore Olympus was created by Rachel Smythe and began in 2018, ... Part of what makes Lore Olympus so compelling is that Minthe, who is seen as Persephone's love rival, is not strictly bad. [13], The story begins with Hades attending a party of Zeus's after his partner Minthe breaks up with him. Any similarity between our works of fanfiction and the Lore Olympus canon is due to the authors’ use of common source material, in the form of Greek myths, and being a superfan and paying attention to Rachel’s details. If you're a fan of greek mythology, don't miss out on this one. yeah the fandom is annoying lol. Living Spambot. Either by burying the past, or at least by building distractions that take the focus off of it. The comic is a modern retelling of the relationship between the Greek goddess and god Persephone and Hades.It began publishing weekly on WEBTOON in March 2018. As someone who loves greek mythology and hadesXpersephone i was hooked. It began publishing weekly on WEBTOON on March 4, 2018. 7 A**pollo. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Lore Olympus is a romance webcomic created by Rachel Smythe and published by the webcomic platform Line WEBTOON. Hera, for example is portrayed as a loving person when in fact, she was one of the worst greek gods. Persephone has a monochromatic theme, with pink skin and darker pink hair. We all hate Apollo from Lore Olympus… he’s an asshole and deserves to be brutally beaten with a metal rod. See more ideas about lore olympus, olympus, hades and persephone. that’s the energy queen. Lore Olympus rant“So I was re reading some of the the old episodes, and in one Hera first meets Persephone she gets a vision that something bad happened to her. I was going through a ranking of the most powerful greek gods and I came across a certain comment that sort of made me feel a little sad. I think Demeter is a very traumatized and scared woman. Yeah I was on the same boat. ABOUT US TRANSLATIONS. [12] The comic deals with strong themes of rape, harassment, abuse, and trauma. There are so many variables. The artist is pretty clear that she doesn’t want to follow the classic story line but throughout the story let’s in many nods to more in depth mythology. Sweeney's interpretation of Persephone for Lore Olympus was conceived by Fred & Farid, building on their clever post-Covid strategy for various Webtoon franchises—work that can easily be shot at an actor's home while directors and clients watch live. Lore Olympus is a romance webcomic created by New Zealand artist Rachel Smythe. Hey, Lore Olympus fans! The story is a modern retelling of the Greek myth concerning the relationship between the God of the Underworld, Hades, and the Goddess of Spring, Persephone. Sep 25, 2019 - Explore Michaela Capps's board "Lore Olympus" on Pinterest. Because it turns out, the gods aren’t so different from us after all, especially when it comes to their problems. Maybe with her new Jim Henson’s deal she is just trying to draw it out so as not to spoil the series. Read more. Yes. And if you're not, then still don't miss out on this one. A drama webcomic by Rachel Smythe retelling the story of The Taking of Persephone with a modern skin. The appeal to the comic is that the characterization. DISCLAIMER RESOURCES. Lore Olympus is a third-generation romance webcomic or webtoon created by Rachel Smythe, slated as a modern retelling of the relationship between the Greek goddess and god Persephone and Hades. I’m honestly very disappointed because this is such a good and original idea and it’s sad to see it be so 1-dimensional. I really liked lore Olympus but I think after looking back to the first episodes and characters..there’s things that just made me super uncomfortable I won’t get too into it cause Ik I’ll miss some things but I just wanna start a conversation on its obvious issues . Yes, I love them so much! The story is a modern retelling of the Greek myth concerning the relationship between the God of the Underworld, Hades, and the Goddess of Spring, Persephone. It’s a visceral way to tell a story, with graphics allowing us to see inside the mind of Persephone and convey the complicated array of emotions that follow a trauma such as sexual assault and rape." 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Relationships 3.1 Hera 4 Powers and Abilities 5 Gallery 6 Trivia 7 References Hephaestus is an orange god with a golden prosthetic left arm and two prosthetic rod like legs. Share with: Link: Copy link. The pilot version of the comic was originally published in the "Discover" category of the … And in doing so, they make women and survivors feel seen. It is a very bad idea to enrage the god of the dead. Part of what makes Lore Olympus so compelling is that Minthe, who is seen as Persephone's love rival, is not strictly bad. See more ideas about lore olympus, olympus, hades and persephone. [3][20][21] As of May 2020, Lore Olympus is the most popular webtoon on the platform, with over 3.9 million subscribers. Written and produced by Aaron Mah . PomegraNet @ Lore Olympians. i think the art style sells it, but i do get confused on characters too. IN REAL GREEK MYTHOLOGY… APOLLO NEVER DID ANYTHING BAD TO PERSEPHONE!! Click button “BUY PRODUCT” 2. Honestly, I'm a little afraid to criticize much about Lore Olympus because that doesn't go down too well. In Lore Olympus, the rendition of the character acts as fiery and hotheaded as any other Aries would, he has a big heart and is constantly ready to defend those he cares for. Stylish and immersive, this is one of mythology’s greatest stories -- The Taking of Persephone -- as it’s never been told before. According to columnist Nahlia Bonfiglo, "Hades is depicted in dark colors—blues, purples, and blacks—that match his setting. But I'm not an artist at all so I don't have a judging eye, more of a "this is pleasant. See what Flower childmidnight (Llamacorn2249) has discovered on Pinterest, the world's biggest collection of ideas. Navigation. Honestly, I'm a little afraid to criticize much about Lore Olympus because that doesn't go down too well. it’s kinda like something-something-cliffhanger. Lore Olympus is one of the best, most creative retellings of greek mythology ever. Lore Olympus, Season 2 book. Next. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Konecke also praised the depiction of assault from a female writer, saying that Smythe and others "are not just telling us, but showing us. i would love to hear YOUR unpopular opinions about webtoon comics! Cookies help us deliver our Services. I'm totally obsessed with these two AMAZING webtoon by Rachel Smythe ( ig user UsedBandaid) Edit: Idk why DA is uploading such a CRAPPY QUAITY image, it looks like a low quality jpg but it's actually high res png, I tried reupload the main file but it still looks bad D: personally, i feel like having your main r*ped in the beginning of the story is so, cheap for character too. 13 posts Previous; 1; 2; webkilla. Nov 14, 2020 - Explore paulina graham's board "river of fire" on Pinterest. She even puts some of the Gods/Goddesses (especially Apollo) in a really bad light that they never put themselves in. Heartbreaking. There are a lot of flaws to talk about the two main characters: Persephone's infantilization, the overtly sexual depictions of the 19 year-old especially in the early comics ("but she's too naive to know how big her boobs are! An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works He is the son of Hera and Zeus, and the brother of Ares and Hebe. In this case, celebrity makeup artist Anthony H. Nguyen was enlisted to pink the goddess up. By August 2020, 120 episodes had been published, and Smythe said that she had an ending in mind for the series. [14] Persephone has been allowed to leave the mortal realm and visit Olympus by her mother, Demeter. Oct 20, 2020 - This amazing comic is by UsedBandaid. But this is just crazy. Because it turns out, the gods aren’t so different from us after all, especially when it comes to their problems. The episodes are so short, and that’s not my complaint. See more ideas about Lore olympus, Olympus, Hades and persephone. Post Jan 29, 2020 #11 2020-01-29T15:12. The art is great, the characters are cute, but the writing.... not so great. 6,915 2,743 4. Select size and quantity 4. Same here! If you're a fan of greek mythology, don't miss out on this one. I started reading it and didn't get the hype. 4. I’m not. In LO, the whole story takes place thus far in a week and a half..... with being released for over maybe 1 1/2 year... that’s crazy slow. Episode 139: Up Too Close. There are so many variables. While in mythology, she's the quintessential Olympian Nice Girl, her depiction in Lore Olympus comes across as more than a little Holier Than Thou. Of course, that’s not all—our Hot Topic Collection of Lore Olympus must-haves is filled with special picks … It's adorable. this is less pleasant"). Maybe it’s just me though, since I like that kind of stuff. Witness what the gods do…after dark. LIMITED EDITION ****** WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ****** HOW TO ORDER: 1. The characters confront timeless issues through a modern lens, breaking down the romanticization of rape and abduction with grace and intrigue. What Lore Olympus Character are you? if you have any recommendations for a webtoon you love, drop it below! Covering LO chapters 107 & 108 including:-the scoundreliest scoundrel that's ever scoundreled -a very bad day for this sexy cat lady bank manager-Peresphone's very unofficial full name: Persephone Kore O'Demeter O'Hades . Dropped it after the 3rd chapter and even that was painful for me. i could not have said it better, i get you!! Half the time the backgrounds are non existent and it’s hard to tell what the setting is except for the single color signifying whether it’s the underworld or not. Sorry for the rant, I thought I was alone on this haha. Witness what the gods do…after dark. Despite some of the awful things she's done, readers see a more vulnerable side to her that makes it hard to hate her completely. "[2], The Beat declared Lore Olympus to be one of the 100 best comics of the 2010s, describing Smythe's art as "breathtaking" and making good use of the webtoon format, and saying that the modern setting made the story "feel as fresh and urgent as eavesdropping on your (very wealthy, very messy) neighbors. Click “BUY IT NOW“ 5. I really love Lore Olympus and it is my favorite WEBTOON at the moment. I don’t feel the personalities are completely off base from mythology but more of a modernized viewpoint of them. She slut-shames Persephone for being photographed with Hades by a tabloid, and takes the fur coat Hades gave to Persephone apparently as a bribe (possibly upon a threat of revoking Persephone's scholarship or reporting the incident to Demeter). I'm not sure, I'm really bad at measuring. But i’ve read other ones where each chapter/episode is fleshed out. Because it turns out, the gods aren’t so different from us after all, especially when it comes to their problems. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Featured Image. One day, every carefully constructed fantasy falls apart when she learns the truth: Hades has a girlfriend. Smythe updates the series every Sunday, and new readers will find themselves awaiting that notification with bated breath." A love triangle and complicated matters of the heart ensue as these college kids try to figure out what it is they really want from each other and themselves. Kore refuses to have a bank account and would prefer to be paid in physical wealth (gold or jewels), because according to her mother banks are run by greedy charlatans. Lore Olympus is a romance webcomic created by Rachel Smythe and published by the webcomic platform Line WEBTOON. The friendships and the lies, the gossip and the wild parties, and of course, forbidden love. this is what I’ve been saying like zeus is probably out here commiting an act of wrath every 3 to 5 business days but suddenly it’s time to punish ppl bc persephone did it???? LoreOlympians.com is an independent, fan-run fansite exploring Rachel Smythe’s Webtoon “Lore Olympus.” Terms & Policies. The friendships and the lies, the gossip and the wild parties, and of course, forbidden love. Completely binge read and then read other comics in between. After their initial encounter from this incident, Hades and Persephone both express an interest in each other and become a couple. But we might see that it’s an even worse idea to enrage the bringer of death. ” —Hades. webkilla. Episode 141: Bad Duck. I love her work so go check it out if your interested in WebToons of course. "[22], In October 2019, Deadline reported that the Jim Henson Company had entered into a partnership with WEBTOON to create an animated series based on Lore Olympus. 7 A**pollo She is noted as being rather short in stature. I felt like the chapters were too short, the story is kind of cliche, I feel like the characters aren’t very 3-dimensional and I actually get kinda annoyed at Persephone sometimes. Can I get a tattoo based off Lore Olympus? No Archive Warnings Apply; Lán Zhàn | Lán Wàngjī/Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn; Jiāng Chéng | Jiāng Wǎnyín & Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn; Lán Huàn | Lán Xīchén & A description of tropes appearing in Lore Olympus. I can’t explain this more clearly without spoiling a huge plot point, but I will say that Smythe is a bold story teller and allows bad things to happen to the characters that give the story more depth. But no matter how beautiful those distractions are, our past always leaves a mark. Hi! May 7, 2019 - Explore Kat Vela's board "Lore Olympus" on Pinterest. The writing just needs to level up, so to speak. Adapting it for print format would be a large task. Also I do not like how Hecate looks AT ALL! Also, like you said, Apollo didn't rape Persephone but it was Zeus who did. It can be read here. However I do read some others like Subzero, midnight in poppyland, and My Dear Cold Blooded King. Stylish and immersive, this is one of mythology’s greatest stories -- The Taking of Persephone -- as it’s never been told before. Even though she is powerful, Zeus shows how little that means to him. Oct 20, 2020 - This amazing comic is by UsedBandaid. In other versions, Apollo is not present OR he and Persephone are great friends! No, I could care less about them. A halo of flowers will appear when she i… (I plan by events, rather than chapters) Will there be a printed copy? [4] The comic has been nominated for an Eisner Award[5][6] and a Ringo Award,[7][8] and a television series based on the comic is under development. That doesn’t mean everything she does is right or that she’s a perfect person. omg i just saw that. To better prepare you for life with Lore Olympus, we made a broad overview so you’ll have a better idea about what your dear friend or partner is trying to get you into before you get in too deep. Adapting it for print format would be a large task. but thats just to me, the art is cool, changes a lot which kinda throws me off, and the idea of having each character be a different colour is good until you use more than one colour on different characters so its like, story is very poorly paced as well, but I stuck around till episode 30 because of the colouring style. Next. And if you're not, then still don't miss out on this one. Read 44 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The idea of sweet Kore as a Valkyrie is hilarious. We can barely handle everything that happens, including:-THE KISS WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR-INCREDIBLE amounts of thirst-Wait hold up is Thanatos hot now? I agree, so that’s why I don’t mind waiting for chapter releases to binge at a later time. Lore Olympus is a romance webcomic created by New Zealand artist Rachel Smythe. Sadly no, LO takes up most of my time. Maybe? That's what bothers me with Lore Olympus. jace. The idea of sweet Kore as a Valkyrie is hilarious. For @ziminigimi DTIYS after she told me about Medusa and her plans for the character, I could look at her the same way again so this is more based On what Zimi told me than the actual DTIYS I was deep in my feels with this one. Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna. Lore OlymPOD. Another thing I had noticed too is that also the art style is cute, it’s so lazy. [2][10] The webcomic includes modern technology such as smartphones, sports cars, and tabloids. lol. (I plan by events, rather than chapters) Will there be a printed copy? Lore Olympus. Her story is flawlessly enthralling, heartwarming, and painful. I think a max of a month has passed between the first episode and the latest one. Lore Olympus is a romance webcomic created by Rachel Smythe and published by the webcomic platform Line WEBTOON. Lore Olympus meets somewhere in the middle of comic and myth.
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