The Myth of Andrasta
The conception and birth of the Cerberus ...22 total reviews
Comment from Douglas Goff
I love the intermixing of mythology with your original characters. What a creative idea.
Also enjoyed your excellent grasp of the English language. Strong word choice!
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I love the intermixing of mythology with your original characters. What a creative idea.
Also enjoyed your excellent grasp of the English language. Strong word choice!
D
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
Comment from royowen
It strikes me as funny that we write so fervently of myth and legend, of gods and goddesses decidedly more human and flawed than we humans are, but we understand 'flawed' much more easily than without. This is an epic, skilfully written by someone better educated than myself, well done Patrick, blessings Roy
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It strikes me as funny that we write so fervently of myth and legend, of gods and goddesses decidedly more human and flawed than we humans are, but we understand 'flawed' much more easily than without. This is an epic, skilfully written by someone better educated than myself, well done Patrick, blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
Comment from karenina
This poem is "epic" in as many definitions of the word as I can amass. It's a riveting read, even for one who had no idea what an Epyllion was!
I visited a few sites to try to understand dactylic-hexameter and was lost in the weeds. I've always been fascinated by mythology yet could not claim a grasp of it.
This worked to my advantage, as I delved into the story masterfully laid out without the burden of preconceived notions.
Thank you for adapting to Iambic Pentameter which I know a little about...
(A very little she said, smiling)
You never cease to impress, and this is quite a noble feat!
I pray the committee will feel the same!
I feel blessed to belong to the same site as you.
I mean it.
Karenina
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This poem is "epic" in as many definitions of the word as I can amass. It's a riveting read, even for one who had no idea what an Epyllion was!
I visited a few sites to try to understand dactylic-hexameter and was lost in the weeds. I've always been fascinated by mythology yet could not claim a grasp of it.
This worked to my advantage, as I delved into the story masterfully laid out without the burden of preconceived notions.
Thank you for adapting to Iambic Pentameter which I know a little about...
(A very little she said, smiling)
You never cease to impress, and this is quite a noble feat!
I pray the committee will feel the same!
I feel blessed to belong to the same site as you.
I mean it.
Karenina
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
Comment from EeanBlack
You should write of Rhianon of Celtic or Welsh lore. You would be the one here with the chops to do so. Thank you for sharing the classical knowledge. More importantly, thank you for not doing it in a pretentious and arrogant manner.
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You should write of Rhianon of Celtic or Welsh lore. You would be the one here with the chops to do so. Thank you for sharing the classical knowledge. More importantly, thank you for not doing it in a pretentious and arrogant manner.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I rarely give six stars to poetry but this contest entry is fantastic. The reason I don't give poem six stars; is I am not a poet and don't understand all the ins and outs of poetry. I do know what I like, and this one is one of the bests I've read. Good luck with the contest.
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I rarely give six stars to poetry but this contest entry is fantastic. The reason I don't give poem six stars; is I am not a poet and don't understand all the ins and outs of poetry. I do know what I like, and this one is one of the bests I've read. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Wow, the effort and talent put into the little epic are extraordinarily expansive and completely beyond my comprehension. Yet tried as I might I read and reread this stoic myth and found it marvelously clever and full of a life of its own.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful poetic form that breathes a life all of its own. Keep writing and showing us how it is done. You as a writer of myths are a great addition to this writing site.
Jesse
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Wow, the effort and talent put into the little epic are extraordinarily expansive and completely beyond my comprehension. Yet tried as I might I read and reread this stoic myth and found it marvelously clever and full of a life of its own.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful poetic form that breathes a life all of its own. Keep writing and showing us how it is done. You as a writer of myths are a great addition to this writing site.
Jesse
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
Comment from Esther Brown
I normally don't bother reading poetry (there is so much on this site). But, it had your name on it, so I did. Every scorching passionate line of verse. The meter and rhyme flowed. Reminded me of some British poets my Dad used to quote from memory. Dark, imaginative and startling. Wow. Esther
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I normally don't bother reading poetry (there is so much on this site). But, it had your name on it, so I did. Every scorching passionate line of verse. The meter and rhyme flowed. Reminded me of some British poets my Dad used to quote from memory. Dark, imaginative and startling. Wow. Esther
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
Comment from Sanku
I am awestruck at the thought of the amount of effort you have taken to write this poem .A great 'epic' poem with Greek mythological characters..The three headed dog with its heads past present and Future is intriguing .There is everything in this poem love loss of love pain birth --all Hats off to you
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I am awestruck at the thought of the amount of effort you have taken to write this poem .A great 'epic' poem with Greek mythological characters..The three headed dog with its heads past present and Future is intriguing .There is everything in this poem love loss of love pain birth --all Hats off to you
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
Comment from Gloria ....
It took me a few reads to understand your little-epic poem, and I even learned about the literary term "apostrophe" which I've read before but didn't know the term.
Although Aphrodite is invoked and referred to as the Maid of Love, she behaved more like a mischievous imp than a goddess of love. But then, maturity seems to be the domain of humans.
The irony is striking: after the joy of nurturing the baby, it transforms into the three-headed Hound of Hell. Andrasta, (whom I understand to be a Celtic goddess), ended up where she originally claimed to be: "O tree, my heart's a captive here encased, beside this mere of yesteryear" entombed in a water globe with her beloved Damon. Within this context the definition of 'happy ever after' is open for interpretation.
You captured a range of elements in this fascinating myth, with striking imagery, impeccable metre and skillful use of literary devices. I know there is much more to glean on another reading.
Very well done, Patrick. Wishing you great luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
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It took me a few reads to understand your little-epic poem, and I even learned about the literary term "apostrophe" which I've read before but didn't know the term.
Although Aphrodite is invoked and referred to as the Maid of Love, she behaved more like a mischievous imp than a goddess of love. But then, maturity seems to be the domain of humans.
The irony is striking: after the joy of nurturing the baby, it transforms into the three-headed Hound of Hell. Andrasta, (whom I understand to be a Celtic goddess), ended up where she originally claimed to be: "O tree, my heart's a captive here encased, beside this mere of yesteryear" entombed in a water globe with her beloved Damon. Within this context the definition of 'happy ever after' is open for interpretation.
You captured a range of elements in this fascinating myth, with striking imagery, impeccable metre and skillful use of literary devices. I know there is much more to glean on another reading.
Very well done, Patrick. Wishing you great luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024
Comment from kahpot
Well, I will not be brave enough to say that I totally understood everything I was reading here, I do know I was engrossed all the way, the subject eluded me mostly, so I just read as a story, I just enjoyed the characters as that, using my imagination, an exceptional write and read, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
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Well, I will not be brave enough to say that I totally understood everything I was reading here, I do know I was engrossed all the way, the subject eluded me mostly, so I just read as a story, I just enjoyed the characters as that, using my imagination, an exceptional write and read, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024