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.the mundane;
» Name: Allie
» Journal: lacapitana
» Contact: [aim] closet murder | [gmail/chat] broojuice[at]gmail[dot]com
.the myth;
» God(dess): Ganymede
» Reference: i, ii, iii.
» Family: Tros of Dardania (father) and Callirrhoe (mother)
» Played By: Eddie Redmayne
» Human Alias: Nathaniel (Nate) Terrey
» Human Age: Eighteen.
» God of...: Wine pouring? Homosexuality? No, not really. He is the gods own personal waterboy cupbearer, however. Mead and nectar and wine for all! He is immortal and eternally youthful, though, thanks to Zeus.
» Flair: Described as the “most attractive among mortals”, the fact that he’s technically male doesn’t seem to matter. Being an undisputed babe, Ganymede really can’t help that he attracts everyone’s attention, both males and females, as soon as he walks into a room. This can make things really awkward really quickly, as it doesn’t seem to affect a certain gender more or less, nor spare those already in love/like/lust/relationships/whatever with others.
» Flair Type: Continuous.
» Fitting in: A junior in high school. He’s a Central Park dog walker on the weekends and free afternoons to make some pocket cash.
» Weakness: Ganymede is pretty much his own worst enemy, as his flair attracts a lot of attention from a lot of people, that, given a choice, he would rather not be attracting attention from. Not that he doesn’t believe in giving everyone a chance because he totally does - people are okay until proven otherwise. However, a lot of people are quick to prove themselves less than charming; no matter how attractive they find Ganymede, because sometimes that makes it worse. He often (usually) forgets that he has this effect on people, and coupled with his almost unfaltering naivety, it makes him almost easy prey. Ganymede is one of those people that does fine with scholarly intelligence and things like arithmetic, but is seriously lacking in common and street sense, not to mention basic observational and self-awareness skills. He’s childishness makes him stubborn and possibly annoying to deal with at times.
Due to, what was a rather traumatic incident at the time, he harbors a small fear for heights in that he would really prefer not to be confronted with them. Ganymede cannot refuse Zeus anything, though, and luckily Zeus never asks for too much.
» History: One of the three sons of Tros, lord of the Trojans, Ganymede was a prince of Troy and the most handsome mortal ever born of the human race. Much loved by his father, he was watched over by guardians and tutors as he studied and wrestled and rode about on his horse with his hounds at his heels. Does it really need to be said that he was considerably spoiled? No, I think not, but it was never at his own asking.
While watching a flock of grazing sheep up on Mount Ida and generally hanging out with his friends, under the careful eye of his tutors, as always, of course, Zeus saw Ganymede from Olympus and instantly fell in love with him. Turning himself into a massive eagle, Zeus flew down into the world of men and whipped up an awful storm, turning the day into night with lightning flying every which way, and grabbed Ganymede up in his talons. Though his tutors and friends, even his ever loyal hounds, tried to retrieve him and stop Zeus from carrying him off, Zeus completely ignored them and bore his prize away to Olympus.
Once back at Olympus, Zeus turned back into a god and explained the situation to a much confused Ganymede, who really wasn’t quite sure just who Zeus was, or what he wanted exactly. However, that didn’t seem to matter much as Zeus took him to bed, anyway, making him his beloved (his eromenos, oh wow~), granting him immortality and bestowing upon him the task of being the heavenly cupbearer. Unfortunately, this kicked Hebe out of her place as the one who usually served drinks, and Hera caught wind of this and went pretty crazy with rage and jealously, as usual when she caught Zeus with yet another love. Being as beautiful as he was, the other gods were perfectly delighted for him to be among them, and Ganymede certainly thought pouring nectar to the gods was one of the coolest things ever.
However, back on Earth, Tros, Ganymede’s darling father, was overwhelmed with sorrow, not knowing what had become of his son, and so he grieved bitterly. Sympathetic, Zeus sent down Hermes as a messenger to let Tros know that his beloved son was now with the gods on Mount Olympus, as well as immortal and forever young. In exchange for taking Ganymede, Zeus gave Tros a pair of immortal white mares that were so quick they could run over water. Tros seemed pretty okay with a pair of awesome horses in exchange for his son, so all that was settled. Unfortunately, Zeus was still left to deal with crazy Hera while Ganymede was probably cowering behind him in something akin to fear.
» Personality: Above all, Ganymede is just a nice guy, because people are nice to him (mostly if not only because of his appearance). He is not, however, a push over, super gullible, air-headed or stupid like people might think he is, he just takes others at face value unless he knows better. Honestly, he likes helping and doing things for people that are kind to him, a reason why he gets on well with the rest of Mount Olympus (save Hera, of course…)
He is quick to learn off mistakes and not make them again; he will never have to be told a second time how to do something. Because Ganymede is so often considered a naïve little child (which he really is sometimes…), he likes to succeed at things and prove that he’s not as stupid as he may look; and really, he’s not stupid, just lacking in the common sense area. Curious almost to a fault, he may seem at times to be asking a ridiculously rude amount of questions, but he really just doesn’t want to be left out.
Though usually good natured and sweet, he can be stubborn and dismissive when he feels it necessary, disliking direct orders and being called names. Ganymede is also a really, really awful liar and a horrible subtle flirter (which is why he doesn't even try), and he would rather directly say what needs to be said without beating around the metaphorical bush because that gets him confused most of the time.
Being waited on nearly hand and foot his entire childhood and being constantly surrounded by friends and tutors, up until Zeus yanked him from Mount Ida, has made Ganymede quite a sociable boy. He can’t stand to be alone without having someone to talk to or just be around. Not quite understanding why people would ever dislike him, considering he never does anything to anyone except make them feel a little gay, maybe, he’d even stick around people he doesn’t know so well just so that he’s not alone. Most everyone around Olympus loves him though, and this is a good thing.
Ganymede, however, really doesn’t get the attention around him all the time. He knows that he’s quite the stunner, but he really doesn’t understand the level of his beauty or the effect it has on people - he’s been attractive his entire life and has only garnered more attention as he grew older, but it never bothered him. Never did he stop and marvel at his own loveliness - he’s no Narcissus - and would probably just laugh if someone told him he was the most beautiful of all mortals.
His attractiveness is something that’s completely natural to him and he’s obviously very comfortable in his own skin, holding himself tall but not stiff; each motion is fluid and purposeful. A sharp featured beauty, his smile and eyes keep him soft looking. He’s not particularly vain or proud; he doesn’t think his looks are such a big deal and tends to be normal around everyone unless they’re being awfully creep-tastic. Ganymede would rather run for it than get sexually assaulted by someone who is most probably much bigger than him but is more willing to put his foot down if the odds are more evenly matched. Despite all his prettiness, he’s still a boy, and boys will be what they are. Ganymede also loves dogs. The bigger the dog the better.
info:
- attends Trinity High School; currently a Senior.
-- part of the Student Activities Counsel
- "DOB": March 4, 1992
-- currently 18 years old
- 1.85 cm (around 6 feet, give or take an inch)
- GINGER.
ten random facts
1. Really doesn't think he's all that important, and is all too accepting of the thought that he has no major impact on... well, anything.
2. Isn't afraid of much, but living with Penthesilea is almost as bad as living with Hera would be, or at least he thinks so.
3. Slightly fashion obsessed - has an almost constant steam of consciousness about other peoples clothing.
4. Only pretends he's not jealous of Zeus' other conquests.
5. Oh, yeah, by the way, honestly homosexual. Enjoys hanging out with women/girls, but can't imagine any kind of physicality with one.
6. Has a childish streak - always wanting to know 'why?' or being painfully honest or just blurting out what he thinks.
7. Misses his family, he was close with his father and his brothers, but there was no point complaining because what was done was done.
8. Really wants a dog, but is too worried about something happening to it, so he won't get one.
9. As much as he hates Hera for treating him like she does, he understands, but still doesn't like her. At all.
10. Frequently feels just a little lost.
» Name: Allie
» Journal: lacapitana
» Contact: [aim] closet murder | [gmail/chat] broojuice[at]gmail[dot]com
.the myth;
» God(dess): Ganymede
» Reference: i, ii, iii.
» Family: Tros of Dardania (father) and Callirrhoe (mother)
» Played By: Eddie Redmayne
» Human Alias: Nathaniel (Nate) Terrey
» Human Age: Eighteen.
» God of...: Wine pouring? Homosexuality? No, not really. He is the gods own personal waterboy cupbearer, however. Mead and nectar and wine for all! He is immortal and eternally youthful, though, thanks to Zeus.
» Flair: Described as the “most attractive among mortals”, the fact that he’s technically male doesn’t seem to matter. Being an undisputed babe, Ganymede really can’t help that he attracts everyone’s attention, both males and females, as soon as he walks into a room. This can make things really awkward really quickly, as it doesn’t seem to affect a certain gender more or less, nor spare those already in love/like/lust/relationships/whatever with others.
» Flair Type: Continuous.
» Fitting in: A junior in high school. He’s a Central Park dog walker on the weekends and free afternoons to make some pocket cash.
» Weakness: Ganymede is pretty much his own worst enemy, as his flair attracts a lot of attention from a lot of people, that, given a choice, he would rather not be attracting attention from. Not that he doesn’t believe in giving everyone a chance because he totally does - people are okay until proven otherwise. However, a lot of people are quick to prove themselves less than charming; no matter how attractive they find Ganymede, because sometimes that makes it worse. He often (usually) forgets that he has this effect on people, and coupled with his almost unfaltering naivety, it makes him almost easy prey. Ganymede is one of those people that does fine with scholarly intelligence and things like arithmetic, but is seriously lacking in common and street sense, not to mention basic observational and self-awareness skills. He’s childishness makes him stubborn and possibly annoying to deal with at times.
Due to, what was a rather traumatic incident at the time, he harbors a small fear for heights in that he would really prefer not to be confronted with them. Ganymede cannot refuse Zeus anything, though, and luckily Zeus never asks for too much.
» History: One of the three sons of Tros, lord of the Trojans, Ganymede was a prince of Troy and the most handsome mortal ever born of the human race. Much loved by his father, he was watched over by guardians and tutors as he studied and wrestled and rode about on his horse with his hounds at his heels. Does it really need to be said that he was considerably spoiled? No, I think not, but it was never at his own asking.
While watching a flock of grazing sheep up on Mount Ida and generally hanging out with his friends, under the careful eye of his tutors, as always, of course, Zeus saw Ganymede from Olympus and instantly fell in love with him. Turning himself into a massive eagle, Zeus flew down into the world of men and whipped up an awful storm, turning the day into night with lightning flying every which way, and grabbed Ganymede up in his talons. Though his tutors and friends, even his ever loyal hounds, tried to retrieve him and stop Zeus from carrying him off, Zeus completely ignored them and bore his prize away to Olympus.
Once back at Olympus, Zeus turned back into a god and explained the situation to a much confused Ganymede, who really wasn’t quite sure just who Zeus was, or what he wanted exactly. However, that didn’t seem to matter much as Zeus took him to bed, anyway, making him his beloved (his eromenos, oh wow~), granting him immortality and bestowing upon him the task of being the heavenly cupbearer. Unfortunately, this kicked Hebe out of her place as the one who usually served drinks, and Hera caught wind of this and went pretty crazy with rage and jealously, as usual when she caught Zeus with yet another love. Being as beautiful as he was, the other gods were perfectly delighted for him to be among them, and Ganymede certainly thought pouring nectar to the gods was one of the coolest things ever.
However, back on Earth, Tros, Ganymede’s darling father, was overwhelmed with sorrow, not knowing what had become of his son, and so he grieved bitterly. Sympathetic, Zeus sent down Hermes as a messenger to let Tros know that his beloved son was now with the gods on Mount Olympus, as well as immortal and forever young. In exchange for taking Ganymede, Zeus gave Tros a pair of immortal white mares that were so quick they could run over water. Tros seemed pretty okay with a pair of awesome horses in exchange for his son, so all that was settled. Unfortunately, Zeus was still left to deal with crazy Hera while Ganymede was probably cowering behind him in something akin to fear.
» Personality: Above all, Ganymede is just a nice guy, because people are nice to him (mostly if not only because of his appearance). He is not, however, a push over, super gullible, air-headed or stupid like people might think he is, he just takes others at face value unless he knows better. Honestly, he likes helping and doing things for people that are kind to him, a reason why he gets on well with the rest of Mount Olympus (save Hera, of course…)
He is quick to learn off mistakes and not make them again; he will never have to be told a second time how to do something. Because Ganymede is so often considered a naïve little child (which he really is sometimes…), he likes to succeed at things and prove that he’s not as stupid as he may look; and really, he’s not stupid, just lacking in the common sense area. Curious almost to a fault, he may seem at times to be asking a ridiculously rude amount of questions, but he really just doesn’t want to be left out.
Though usually good natured and sweet, he can be stubborn and dismissive when he feels it necessary, disliking direct orders and being called names. Ganymede is also a really, really awful liar and a horrible subtle flirter (which is why he doesn't even try), and he would rather directly say what needs to be said without beating around the metaphorical bush because that gets him confused most of the time.
Being waited on nearly hand and foot his entire childhood and being constantly surrounded by friends and tutors, up until Zeus yanked him from Mount Ida, has made Ganymede quite a sociable boy. He can’t stand to be alone without having someone to talk to or just be around. Not quite understanding why people would ever dislike him, considering he never does anything to anyone except make them feel a little gay, maybe, he’d even stick around people he doesn’t know so well just so that he’s not alone. Most everyone around Olympus loves him though, and this is a good thing.
Ganymede, however, really doesn’t get the attention around him all the time. He knows that he’s quite the stunner, but he really doesn’t understand the level of his beauty or the effect it has on people - he’s been attractive his entire life and has only garnered more attention as he grew older, but it never bothered him. Never did he stop and marvel at his own loveliness - he’s no Narcissus - and would probably just laugh if someone told him he was the most beautiful of all mortals.
His attractiveness is something that’s completely natural to him and he’s obviously very comfortable in his own skin, holding himself tall but not stiff; each motion is fluid and purposeful. A sharp featured beauty, his smile and eyes keep him soft looking. He’s not particularly vain or proud; he doesn’t think his looks are such a big deal and tends to be normal around everyone unless they’re being awfully creep-tastic. Ganymede would rather run for it than get sexually assaulted by someone who is most probably much bigger than him but is more willing to put his foot down if the odds are more evenly matched. Despite all his prettiness, he’s still a boy, and boys will be what they are. Ganymede also loves dogs. The bigger the dog the better.
info:
- attends Trinity High School; currently a Senior.
-- part of the Student Activities Counsel
- "DOB": March 4, 1992
-- currently 18 years old
- 1.85 cm (around 6 feet, give or take an inch)
- GINGER.
ten random facts
1. Really doesn't think he's all that important, and is all too accepting of the thought that he has no major impact on... well, anything.
2. Isn't afraid of much, but living with Penthesilea is almost as bad as living with Hera would be, or at least he thinks so.
3. Slightly fashion obsessed - has an almost constant steam of consciousness about other peoples clothing.
4. Only pretends he's not jealous of Zeus' other conquests.
5. Oh, yeah, by the way, honestly homosexual. Enjoys hanging out with women/girls, but can't imagine any kind of physicality with one.
6. Has a childish streak - always wanting to know 'why?' or being painfully honest or just blurting out what he thinks.
7. Misses his family, he was close with his father and his brothers, but there was no point complaining because what was done was done.
8. Really wants a dog, but is too worried about something happening to it, so he won't get one.
9. As much as he hates Hera for treating him like she does, he understands, but still doesn't like her. At all.
10. Frequently feels just a little lost.