Wikipedia Trails: From Nemesis to Phobetor

1. Nemesis. Nemesis is also known as Invidia or Adrestia; the latter meaning "the inescapable". Nemesis means "to give what is due". She is associated with weapons such as a sword or a dagger. Her mother is Nyx.

2. Nyx. Nyx represents the night and is seen in popular culture often, such as in video games. A moon has also been named after her. She is heard to be very beautiful and powerful. 

3. Hypnos. Hypnos, also known as Somnus, represents sleep. He is the son of Nyx and is the twin of Thanatos. His name is tied to "hypnosis", which refers to a condition where the person is put in a sleep-like state.

4. Phobetor. Phobetor is associated with Hypnos and Nyx. He is associated with dreams, but more specifically, nightmares. He lived in the Underworld in the land of Dreams.

Nyx by dragongirl. Source.

Reading Notes: Ovid's Metamorphoses, Part B

Echo

"She can repeat the last words out of many."

I think this sentence is eerie in a way; it'd be super fun if I could write a character who was haunted because of this, but can only communicate how she truly feels by her expressions instead of her words. It would be cool to write a scenario where she needed help, but she struggled to find someone who could understand her because they were either frightened of her or they just couldn't figure out what she was trying to tell them.

Narcissus

I like the idea of Narcissus becoming a flower, especially since it has a heart in it. This could be used to symbolize infatuation in a story; I could also go with the idea that someone became too infatuated with something or someone that it eventually became their downfall.

Mars and Venus

"Love even takes Sol prisoner, who rules all the stars with his light."

I really like this because it personifies the sun and also shows how powerful love can be, no matter who is affected by it. I could use this line and make a really sappy story with a normal romance.

Narcissus. Source. 

Bibliography. Ovid's Metamorphoses by Tony Kline.

Reading Notes: Aeseop's Fables (English), Part B

The Fly and the Mule

"For I know when to give back and when to go."

Another line I really enjoyed. I could imagine a kind character (maybe a traveler) saying this. There could be a traveler who helps out in times of need, but if everything is okay, then they leave and help others. They could be well-known and admired by people.

The Fly

This story was amusing. It made me think of someone who might not be as strong or as big as others, but they still have faith in themselves and believe them to be strong. It could be one of those stories where someone may be weaker than others, but they still contribute a good amount and help out. It could show that you shoudn't underestimate people based on appearances.

I couldn't really find any inspiration from these stories in general; I did enjoy them, though.

Mule. Source.

Bibliography. Aeseop's Fables by Sir Robert L'Estrange

Reading Notes: Aeseop's Fables (English), Part A

The Wolf and the Shepherd's Boy

I always loved this story. It'd be easy to try to make a story based off someone who always cries wolf and only earns distrust from people, but maybe I can add some sort of twist so the plot isn't easy to predict. I also like this line:

"Those who are known to have deceived,
When they speak truth, are not believ'd."
I think I could start out the story with that quote!

The Wolf and the Shepherds

This line sticks out to me:

"The powerful too oft abuse
Rights which to others they refuse."

I really like it because it shows how the powerful and corrupt can harm others, so it makes me think of a cruel king or ruler who treats his people poorly. I could have someone get payback on the king because of his behavior or it can be some noble who disrespects others and is selfish.

The Dancing Apes

"The Force of Nature is infinitely beyond that of Discipline and Imitation."

I think this is a beautiful quote! Definitely had me thinking. I think it would be challenging to incorporate into a story using that theme, so I'm not entirely sure what I would be able to do with it; maybe show how dominate nature is against everything.

Wolf. Source. 

Bibliography. Aeseop's Fables by Sir Robert L'Estrange