Lilli Behom
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I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm always down for spooks.
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Blood Heir: A Controversy
The Blood Heir is the first installment in a yet to be announced trilogy recently released by Amelie Wen Zhao. It follows a disgraced and betrayed princess named Ana as she travels her kingdom trying to find her fathers murdered and clear her name of the crime. But Ana carries a deadly secret in the form of an "affinity" or power over blood. Ana begrudgingly teams up with an infamous con man named Ramson Quicktongue. The two's fate seems intertwined as they end up finding their way back to each other over and over throughout the book. And yes, they definitely are love interests.
By Lilli Behom4 years ago in Geeks
A Travellers Guide to Berlin
BVG App and Transportation Image courtesy of Google Images Berlin runs on public transportation and walking. Taxis tend to be expensive at 23,21 EUR for 6 miles. You can always try renting a car but those prices range from $29-79 per day. By far the public transportation available is the cheapest way to get around the city.
By Lilli Behom4 years ago in Wander
Ways of Worship: Epona
Epona is the Greek Goddess of fertility and protector of horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. Epona is also said to have been the one to lead the soul into the afterlife on her horses. She was the only Celtic God to be worshipped in Rome and was so widespread. She is from a religion known as Gallo-Roman which was a mix of a traditional religion practiced by the Gauls (Celtics) and the Roman Hellenic traditions.
By Lilli Behom4 years ago in Futurism
Thomas More the Renaissance Man
A Renaissance Man is known as a very clever “jack of all trades” with an interest in humanism. It is very few and far between that, you find one and even harder to prove it. So this begs the question, is Saint Sir Thomas More a Renaissance Man? The answer is yes, Saint Sir Thomas More was, in fact, a Renaissance Man through More’s theology, humanistic works, and fields of study/work.
By Lilli Behom4 years ago in Education
A Beginners Guide to Curses
First, let's start by asking what is a curse? Curses are more serious than hexes, and can live on for generations if intended. They’re born of anger, hatred, or justice. However, curses can often be undone, in most cases, by the caster or target. Not feeling up for the long term punishment? Try a hex.
By Lilli Behom5 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Poseidon
Poseidon is the God of the sea, earthquakes, soil, storms, and horses. His Roman form is Neptune. Poseidon lives on Mount Olympus or in the sea, depending on which myth you read. He was part of the 12 Olympians and also considered one of a smaller group called "The Big Three," which consisted of him, Zeus, and Hades. Poseidon's wife is Amphitrite, a sea Goddess, but he was constantly fooling around with other women, including Aphrodite and Demeter. He had many children, most of them being great heroes in Greek lore. These children include Theseus, Triton, Polyphemus, Orion, Belus, Agenor, Neleus, and Atlas. His parents are Cronus and Rhea, while his siblings are Hades, Demeter, Hestia, Hera, Zeus, and Chiron.
By Lilli Behom5 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Zeus
Zeus is probably the most well known of all the Gods. He is the God of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, justice, and eternal fire. He is the King of the Gods, and married his sister Hera. Zeus's parents are Cronus and Rhea. His siblings are Hestia, Hades, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, and Chiron. His Roman form is Jupiter.
By Lilli Behom5 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Tyche
Tyche is the Goddess of luck, wealth, fortune, fate, and chance. Her Roman form is Fortuna. Her parents were said to be Aphrodite and Zeus, or Aphrodite and Hermes. She was said to be a companion of Nemesis and Agathos Daimon. The three gave out luck and fortune, as well as took it away, when punishment needed to be dealt out. Tyche was often the guardian spirit of the city's fortune and prosperity, and would be depicted with a crown shaped like the city's walls. Her statues would vary depending on the city, with either a stock of wheat, stepping on a swimmer, or with a cornucopia.
By Lilli Behom5 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Hephaestus
Hephaestus is the God of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges, and the art of sculptures. His Roman form is Vulcan. Hephaestus's parents are Hera and Zeus, but some myths claim it was just Hera alone. His wife is Aphrodite, although she is known to be unfaithful. He has many children including Thalia, Eucleia, Eupheme, Philophrosyne, Cabeiri, and Euthenia. Hephaestus is one of the 12 Olympians.
By Lilli Behom5 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Eris
Eris is the Goddess of chaos, strife, and discord. Her Roman form is Discordia. There are many variants on who her parents might be. Some say it was just Nyx who gave birth to her, while others claim it was Nyx and Erebus. Some still think it was Zeus and Hera. She had many children, mainly thought to be Dysnomia, Atë, Lethe, Limos, Algos, Hysminai, Makhai, Phonoi, Androktasiai, Neikea, Pseudea, Logoi, Amphilogiai, and Horkos.
By Lilli Behom5 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Dionysus
Dionysus is the God of religious ecstasy, winemaking, wine, ritual madness, grape harvest, fertility, and theatre. His parents are Zeus and Semele, the Princess of Thebes. His wife is Ariadne, the daughter of King Midas. The two met on the island of Naxos after Theseus left her stranded there. Dionysus' Roman form is Bacchus. He is one of the 12 Olympians and the last God to be added. It's said that Hestia was originally an Olympian, but stepped down when Dionysus came to Olympus to keep the peace between the other Olympians and her family.
By Lilli Behom5 years ago in Futurism
Ways of Worship: Pan
Pan is the God of wildlife, shepherds, flocks, nature of mountain wilds, masturbation, and rustic music. His Roman form is Faunus. Like most "minor" Gods, his parentage is widely disputed. It is said his parents are either Hermes and Dryope—or Aphrodite, or Penelope. His children are Syrinx, Echo, and Pitys. His official title is the Rustic God. As seen above, he is depicted as a styre (human with goat legs and horns) with a beard and often pan-pipes. Pan-pipes are pipes made of different lengths of reeds and also known as a syrinx.
By Lilli Behom5 years ago in Futurism