HomeBlogJudgment at Witches CourtInto the ForestUnderhillMu MysteriesHubrisElementals of CelayoneWho is...ContactFree Stuff Hubris Overview (Scroll down to access the in-page link for The Prank) Join me with the Greek Gods as you are shown a different view of the traditional way of looking, and interacting, with them. As we follow through with this series, starting with The Prank, we see that the gods are more "human" then first thought. They have their own personalities, that are far more detailed, and humorous than they appear throughout history. Here is Zeus, traditionally shown as a overpowering being that does not tolerate much and expresses his anger sharply, but here, he is shown more as the grandfatherly type...still austere and easily angered, but also loving and more tolerant. Or, how about Hades. Portrayed typically as a dark and devious character, who constantly is trying to overthrow Zeus, while still maintaining his hold on Tartarus. But here he is a favored uncle. teased and revered by several, all at the same time. We can't mention Hades without Persephone, who was always shown as kind of (in my opinion) a little ditzy and not caring about her actions...but here? She is a bit of a valley girl and, still, a ditz. Everyone's favorite Aunt when they are young, because she doesn't seem to be much older, regardless of her actual age. The, we have our main characters of the series...Iakonna and Ries, who have to learn to navigate Mount Olympus...trying to stay one step ahead of the gods, yet always in trouble with them. Sent to Earth to serve out a punishment for an untold amount of time. Serving the punishment as humans, stripped of their powers as demi-gods, and well favored ones, for the most part, at that. Sent to be human, to learn the lesson of showing an inability to give the gods the respect they have come to known, and demand of everyone, including each other. Come, sit by the fire, as I spin a tale of godly politics and personalities that might give a new meaning to "family". The Prank: Book One All works and images are copyrighted© by Cherry Dumas unless otherwise noted . . . Signature Tags contributed from various people