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If you think about it epic could easily be turned analog horror series.

So, as for god Odysseus do you have any fun facts about it or at least more of how their cults work?

I'm not well versed with analog horrors (I'm a bigger fan of creepy pasta/books/movies) so I can't say much about the first part.

And for god Odysseus:

- He invented wind chimes (as a source of comfort and also a simple alarm), people attach it to the window of the rooms that they want Odysseus to protect the most (like a child's bedroom), it also works as a basic alarm since trying to break in would make a noise (the wind chimes that are made as a sign for Odysseus have a hawk feather attached to it)

- His first temple was built in Ithaca by Ctimene.

- When he met Diomedes for the first time he pretended to be human to not startle the teen but he didn't realise that the young soldier was attracted to him. (Ody is super oblivious to courting until someone says bluntly what they want/feel)

- Eris is obsessed with Odysseus. She is in love with him and at first she tries to arrange the marriage between them by getting blessings from Hermes and Zeus. Hermes instantly refused and Zeus only refused because Hermes demanded it. She always chases after him and he escapes. It would be a symbol of how you don't feel safe in places full of discord and vice versa.

- Also there would be more than one myth mentioning Eris trying to be with Odysseus (In a similar way we have more than one myth about Apollo's bad luck with lovers)

- Ody chirps and makes bird noises when happy/sad/startled

- Because he was working too much (and because Ares got mad that many conflicts were stopped) Hypnos was ordered by Zeus to make Ody narcoleptic. Now Ody takes a few naps during the day.

- he gave the hedgehog its spikes. The small animal was often bullied by other creatures which made Ody sad, especially since the little being was always playing with it. Hedgehog originally had a very soft fur, it also explained how it was too scared to bite someone. And so when a satyr was using a hedgehog as a pillow to take a nap, Ody turned the fur on the back into spikes, harming satyr and scaring him away.

- bow is his special tool that he uses for his domain. The arrows when hit by someone will send a jolt/shiver that is a silent warning from upcoming danger (explaining idea of "sixth sense"/"sensing danger(having a bad feeling about something)")

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Droid Eris vs iPhone vs Droid vs Blackberry Storm

I have been in a very unique position the past few weeks to be able to run consistent comparisons of these 4 phones together and I have tweeted about it and while I love Twitter and Facebook, questions about my feelings on the 4 phones can't be explained in 140 characters or less.

Sorry for all the pictures, but they kindof tell the story.  I will break this down into a few categories:

Apps

Time wasting apps

Games

Social Media Apps

Productivity Apps (searching, maps, etc.)

Web surfing

Multi tasking

Business usage

Call quality

Service

Network Speeds

Ergonomics

Now, that's a lot of categories, but I think across them it can tell the story of which phone is best for you.  That's what this is really about.  Not one phone is the best phone period, because like all things, the value is in the eye of the beholder and ultimately the consumer will decide.

I encourage you all to read all of the categories though as they will help you all get the best perspective.

APPS:

I will knock out time wasting apps first, now these account for 99% of all apps on the Apple App Store, the Blackberry App Store and the Android Market.  Each phone has good to adequate apps for weight management, media streaming (Pandora, Slacker Radio, etc.) however the iPhone just has more of them.  Will you use them outside of the major ones, probably not, but they are there and choice is a good thing.

Games:

This is where I see the iPhone truly outshining every other device and to be honest, I don't know if any Android device will ever be able to compete.  Blackberry, well, let's just move on because the games on the storm are simply embarrassing.  The iPhone is always a specific OS on a specific screen with specific hardware, so you can have great games even if the hardware is better on an Android device.  It's akin to games on PCs vs. games on Consoles.  Console games are generally just better because they don't have to code for different hardware and components, etc.  I see the Android games improving, will they ever match iPhone games, I am doubtful.  The coming of Flash to both platforms will make this more interesting, but for the foreseeable future, this category is squarely with the iPhone.

Both Android devices have basically the same games available to them and while vastly superior to the Blackberry, they don't have all the titles that iPhone boasts.

Social Media Apps:

This category seemed to cause a big stir for me with several DMs on Twitter and even a couple of calls, but here goes.  I have to give the edge here to the Droid Eris.  The Motorola Droid comes in second with the iPhone third and the Blackberry in a distant 4th.  Each platform has apps for all of the major Social Media apps and most of the peripheral apps.  The biggest miss I see is no Gowalla app on Android although they say one will be out shortly.  I personally use Foursquare, but that is a different topic for a different day.

The Droid Eris comes integrated with Twitter and Facebook out of the gate and from there, each new Social network integrates throughout the platform so that I can share pictures or videos right from my photo library along with being able to email or MMS them.  The iPhone requires you to open each app and then browse your libraries.  I always have found this painful and annoying.  The Droid can be easily configured to do the things the Eris does, but the Sense UI adds some pieces onto Android to make this just a tad smoother.  The only knock I have on the Droid is the Facebook app is weaker than it's iPhone counterpart.  It is going through regular revisions that have improved it drastically over the past couple months, but it's still not as "snazzy" as the iPhone version.  Twitdroid has a 4.75* rating with 21,000+ ratings as a twitter app and it's easily as good as any of the best Twitter apps for the iPhone.  The Blackberry, well, it's apps are just bad in comparison.

A big issue I have with the iPhone is the way that notifications are generally done.  They did a great job with email and how you can control if you get a push, audio and/or vibrate.  Now imagine having that same control for each and every social media outlet you have.  Yeah, that's what Android does.  I am sorry, it's just better.  I carry both phones all the time and I find myself using my Eris the most for most of what I do.

Productivity Apps:

I didn't know how else to name this category, but things like Google Latitude, Voice, Maps, Searching, etc.  These are some of the apps I use the most and being a google phone, obviously, the Droids do these things better, but for the life of me, I don't know why the iPhone has denied these services.  The way that you can easily just speak something like "Chipotle" or "Buckeye Nissan" and it pops it right into Google maps with the ability to make the call or get Google results.  The iPhone has some of these services, but they can't be backgrounded and that really hurts their productivity.  For instance, if I need to know if my wife is getting the kids or if I am by just looking at Latitude.  This makes a big difference in a busy family where we both have to be flexible.  The Droid edges out the Eris here because the Eris is still on 1.5 vs. 2.0 of Android, so Google Goggles, which I think will revolutionize searching, is only available on 1.6 and up for Android.  This will be moot in mid January as the Eris is being upgraded.

Web Surfing:

Overall, this category is a matter of preference, however, having a truly tabbed browser on Android that loads consistently is nice.  Mobile Safari on the iPhone is an absolutely outstanding browser that renders amazingly.  My only complaint is that when you switch "tabs", it nearly always forces a reload.  I use my browser to read the news a lot and this always bugs me.  There are lots of "browser wars" posts showing speeds of page loads, but I think this is difficult to show because there are so many factors at play.  In general, I have done numerous speed tests and AT&T is generally faster downloading and Verizon is faster uploading and is more consistent.

Multi Tasking:

Multi Tasking can mean a number of things to a number of people, but I think the AT&T commercial nails it.  I have found that being able to look something up while on a call is nice and it's a limitation of the Verizon CDMA network.  I give the nod to the iPhone here.

Business Usage:

Are we talking about Blackberry?  Yeah, this is probably the only category I will give to the Blackberry.  Enterprise activation is a nice thing for IT administrators and not requiring a Gmail account or an iTunes account is a good thing for business.  The mail and calendar aps on Android and iPhone have improved significantly, but they are not as strong as Blackberry.  Good technology has mentioned that they will be releasing an iPhone app and an Android app which could make this comparison moot, but that won't get around the need for a gmail account or an iTunes account.

Call Quality:

I have to give the iPhone a 0 here.  Stopping sales in New York and I have mapped out the 3 spots where I drop calls daily on my way home have me saying this is AT&T's biggest issue.  It's not data because they seem superior (to me) there.  It looks like the new software update on Blackberry to 5.0 has them MUCH better, but I am still having shivers from 4.7.  I have never lost a call on Android and call quality is crystal clear.

Service:

Service for iPhones is an ongoing issue.  Verizon will ship you a phone immediately if there is a problem and not require you to give a credit card, etc.  You can be without a phone for days if you have a problem whereas with Verizon, you will have a new phone the next day.  Combine this with all your data being on the cloud and the Android solution makes for seamless transitions from phone to phone whereas with iPhone you have to restore from a backup with iTunes and this process is a bit scary for most consumers.  The Mobile me service (at $99/yr) makes this much better, but should you really have to pay for this when Google and Blackberry make this free?  I have to give the joint nod overall to the Droids here due to the fact that if you aren't in an enterprise situation, the Blackberry is a bit of a black hole from a restore process.

Network Speeds:

I have a post on this, but that was just with the Storm.  I have been running on-going tests and I have a basic summary of avg speeds:

iPhone: 2000 KBs Down/190 KBs Up

Droid(s): 1500 KBs Down/900 KBs Up

Blackberry: 300 KBs Down/300 KBs Up

Overall, I give the nod to the iPhone here, but at those speeds, it doesn't much matter unless you are watching video.  Unless you jailbreak though, most of this is locked down whereas tv.com's Android app allows you to watch any CBS TV show live over the network.

Ergonomics:

The iPhone is just beautiful, but I have to say that I find myself liking the Droid Eris better.  It's a little smaller and the nice backing is rubbery and doesn't slide around so much when it's in the car.  I think the iPhone is just a little too wide for easy 1 hand texting.  I am a little faster on the droid eris with 1 hand texting.  The Droid is definitely not a 1 hand texting device, it's more of a mini computer with the keyboard.  If you are just using the phone like a netbook, the Droid is superior.  The Blackberry's push in screen is just annoying to me.  It makes fast typing nearly impossible.

Conclusion:

So, there you have it.  Overall, I find the Droid Eris to be the overall most friendly and useful device if I had to choose just one.  However, I am not a big gamer on my phone and I am a big Social Media user.  The tight Android integration is the "killer app" for me and all of the other drawbacks or advantages cancel eachother out.  If I had to choose just one device, I would likely select the Eris.  I would put the Droid a close second, mainly because the nice Sense UI and smaller profile of the Eris is more to my liking, but the Droid is a fantastic phone.  Third, I have the iPhone which is mainly in third as a result of no backgrounding and hence weak Social Media integration vs. Android and the AT&T handcuffs of call quality.  I have the Blackberry a distant last and I think RIM is in serious trouble.  I see both Palm and RIM becoming hanger-ons with Enterprise users and the mainstream will be a 2 horse race with iPhone and Android.

This blog post goes against all my rules of length, but there is a lot to talk about.  Please let me know your thoughts :)

Cheers!

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Greek Gods as Cursed Photos on my phone (pt. 2)

This is why you should never look in my phone

Pt.1

Eris: the Goddess of Discord

Another Saturday morning comic!

This week’s entry: Meet Eris

http://www.space.com/28379-eris-dwarf-planet.html

http://www.universetoday.com/89901/pluto-or-eris-which-is-bigger/

Every time I think Eris , Florence and the machine pops into my head , she’s such a force of nature.

Pt.2 of making edits of this men

I headcanon that proteus absolutely listens to Hozier

Private courtyard-night

Proteus has his back pressed against a marble column holding his wounded side, he’s panting hard trying to hold a steady breath as he glares at his attacker.

Protues

(To Nero)

I’ll kill you

Nero

(To Proteus )

I’d like to see you try

Nero strides over reaches over and grabs a fistful of Proteus’s hair yanking his head back as he smiles wide ready to throw the prince onto the ground

Proteus

(He lets dagger slip from his sleeve and presses it against Nero’s neck , before Nero could carry out his little game of toss and fetch.)

(To Nero he grits out)

Drag me like a rag doll again and I’ll dig this deeper into your throat you beast

Idk I’m trying to see if I like using the script format if writing ( I’m considering doing it in this style cause it actually makes it easier for me to lay out scenes better )

This is a small snippet

I’ll definitely update this and change the name I haven’t decided what Greek name I’d use for the vampire ^this ones a place holder ^not an official fic or short

I was inspired by killing eve and Hannibal, I’m gonna be writing shorts or prompts that involves proteus with an oc or a few and then if I’m ever in the mood( 2 years later knowing myself) I could not be lazy and write a fic . Basically throwing in random Scenarios based on scenes I liked that are a bit tweaked.

Dark Fantasy mixed with conspiracy and obviously Maybe toxic romance, love to hate , hate to love enimies that sometimes make out on the side when their not busy trying to off each other. Vampires???

Eris, the Goddess of Discord. You may have seen my likeness on the temple walls.

If you follow me pls know that I apologize for calling proteus a cinnamon roll, I was gonna go to sleep one night and I remembered I posted something with him and I called him that and cringed so hard. I saw people doing it with their fav actors and characters so I was like “hmmm let me try” , even having it come out of my mouth doesn’t sound natural. I can’t even delete the post cause I like the gifs , if u come across it plssssssss I’m so sorry.

I think humble or soft-hearted would best fit his character description lol and impulsive and secretly hot headed when pushed. ( I think they low-key hinted that in an actual canon description from dream works) you know what he could could’ve been snarky too for all we know if they’ve shown more of his character.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRQ2yYBy/

I will forever be salt we never got proteus with his hair down , THEY HAD CONCEPT ART (ROUGHS )WITH His HAIR DOWN.

Aughhhhh wasted potential I swear this might help motivate me to draw it

P.s the vid sparked this train of thought all over again

Sinbad legend of the seven seas

#sinbad is brown not white #dreamworks had one job but of course they fucked it up and gave us a 2.0 copy of brad pit being a misogynistic ass hole - he clearly had more emotions in the concept art and wasn’t white ANYWAY

Combinations (personality?)of characters that give the same vibe to me

Will turner ,jack sparrow = sinbad

Elizabeth ,jack sparrow = marina

Elizabeth ,will turner = Proteus

Idk how to explain it like if the personality’s were combined they would give me those vibes for another character.

Posting again cause I forgot to tag also currently looking for pics I took that I said I was gonna post too.

Ok this is completely out of the blue but like I just realized something when I watched a clip recently, proteus has gotten bodied 3 times and still had the gal to get back up , like wow he can really take a hit.

Kinda wanna know how his training went when he was younger or what type of shit he must’ve done with sinbad to even have such pain tolerance and stamina

Like he gets tackled by Sinbads crew head first to the floor

Gets hit by a huge tentacle in the cabin when fighting (flirting😌✨) with Sinbad (literally flips him and lands head first , I will insert pictures later-yess I have pictures) his body is literally launched off the ground

Gets hit with tentacle again body slammed to the floor and still gets up , honestly at that point I would’ve stayed down

Can’t imagine how tired he felt when that adrenaline rush came down, most definitely crashed in bed while the celebration was still being prepared when he arrived

Nine minutes into Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas. I have labeled both Sinbad and Proteus as gay. They’re husbands now.

Tbh I don’t really want there to be a sequel after seeing what happened to spirit but if there is a second movie I hope he gets the himbo husband he deserves or at least is involved with more adventures with sinbad and marina cause I kinda hated how he didn’t have enough screen time. U can’t introduce him being a cool with a sword and not have him do more fights😭✨.

Proteus was done so dirty in that movie I wish there was a sequel where he gets another love interest or takes main part in the action

tall ladies ✨👁👄👁✨ok but like their character designs didn't have to go hard but they did anyway.

NO THOUGHTS HEAD EMPTY 

✨PRINCE PROTEUS✨

solitudine

it’s time for my twice-a-year nostalgia trip for this movie and proteus as a character specifically lol, i used some old vacation pics from when i actually went to siracusa and had a fucking shit time due to outside circumstances but we’re electing to ignore that  as reference. it’s weird how these “box office flop” movies are so so special to a lot of people i know and have been a huge influence despite being seen as commercial failures. much 2 think about

Pfffffffft Marina.

My favorite rat

They're friendship is so under appreciated!!!!!

like fuck, don't cry Rat 

He drinks his respect women juice every fucken day (lol there lowkey my crack ship ) lol what if he and marina ended up together and Sinbad and proteus got married but sinbad still sailed the seas along with marina and the crew jk unless......

sinbad has two hands 

no one else did it so I did 

I WAS GOING SCROLLING THROUGH GOOGLE IMAGES FOR ART REFERENCES, SAW THIS AND IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT OF THIS 

KING DYMAS IS THAT YOU!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

 wow that beard tho

 I know the nose isn't the same and he's probably a tad bit older but shhhhh let's pretend.

my head canon is that proteus took Inspo from kale, showing more is better✨😤👌

literally looked at that man once and said yess big brain idea change wardrobe stat but not to drastic to keep them wanting .

at this point my all consuming obsession with sinbad legend of the seven seas has calcified into occasionally seeing outfits and thinking marina would wear that

ok this isn't a dress but imagine him wearing this sailing with marina and Sinbad (hair down). 

at this point my all consuming obsession with sinbad legend of the seven seas has calcified into occasionally seeing outfits and thinking marina would wear that

no one literally no one 

Proteus : “if you want the book your gonna have to go through me “

my immature ass : AHHHRTHEIRGONNAFUCK ( they had no right shoving in so much sexual tension in one scene)

Honestly, I last watched Sinbad when I was like, idk, 8 years old? I didn't really know what to expect from a movie that I watched 15 years ago, but still, I really wanted to do it.

I must say that I'm positively surprised. It's so much better than I remember it to be? The story, animation, characters - all of those components complement one another. Also the music fits so well?

I think that I did not appreciate it enough as a kid. But it may be because this animation feels like it can't be fully grasped (?) by kids. And I'm not talking about some adult jokes they sneaked in, but more like atmosphere and relations between characters.

Also, idk, it just feels so queer? It's like none of the main characters is straight. And you can see it from the very beginning of the movie. (just more reasons to love this movie) I just know for sure that I'll rewatch it again and again