My storybook will focus on Greek mythology, specifically the Greek figures of Apollo, Artemis, and Atlas. Researching these gods, goddesses, and titans revealed a myriad of facts that I did not know otherwise. Regarding Apollo, he seems to be depicted as having a complicated relationship with the partners he has chased after. Notably the stories of Cassandra, whom he shunned from the world after she rejected him, and Daphne, who turned herself into a tree in order to escape Apollo. I also found some interesting facts regarding his encounter with Python which was motivated by revenge as Python hindered Apollo's mother, Leto, in giving birth.
Picryl: Apollo beating Python
My research of Artemis brought to light many facts that I did not know simply from early understanding of Greek mythology. Artemis is quite known for her chastity and this is evident in the story of Actaeon and Siproites. Both Actaeon and Siproites were punished severely for spying on Artemus while she was nude. I also found that Artemis and Orion's tragic story may not have been due to Apollo's jealousy but rather because Orion was forcing himself upon Artemis. Thus, this might be angle I take in my storybook.
Wikimedia: Artemis, goddess of the hunt
Finally, my research of Atlas brought to attention more stories other than the famous one of him holding the Earth. He is known for fighting Zeus along with his fellow Titans and was known for leading the fight due to of his amazing strength. My storybook will recount his story with Hercules who used him to complete his eleventh labour. Some versions of the story have Atlas actually doing the task for him while others show Atlas simply telling Hercules where to find the Garden of Hera. All in all, my research has certainly given me more insight into my storybook.
Wikimedia: Atlas taking back the world from Hercules
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