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Welcome to Olympus, set atop the Burj Khalifa, the Wonders of the World all look so miniscule, especially to the Gods of Ancient Greece.

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We've got a few familiar faces on their way out soon. Over the next couple of hours, we'll be posting;

Avan Jogia

Alexandra Daddario

Connie Britton

Brenton Thwaites

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hiii :) under your hermes bio, the relationship being described under 'zeus' is one for zeus and hebe. i just wanted to let y'all know :) also bless your souls for holland roden as aphrodite ♡

Thanks for letting us know! And, anytime nonnie, anytime!

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❝Sometimes I go out by myself.

Name: Athena Age: Twenty-four Occupation: Goddess/Teacher Faceclaim: Naya Rivera Availability: Open

❝Locked out of Heaven.

Positive Traits (+): Courageous, strong, independent. Negative Traits (-): Disobedient, cruel, selfish.

❝Don't go chasing waterfalls.

Athena or as she was more commonly known, 'Pallas Athena' was the daughter of the King of the Gods, Zeus and Metis, one of the Titans. Athena was known as the goddess, presiding over the following deities; wisdom, courage, civilisation, inspiration, law and justice, warfare, strength and many others. She, along with Ares, Apollo and Artemis, was a war god, called to fight in battle with their father, Zeus whenever needed. Athena was often seen as shrewd and a virgin goddess, protecting her virtue on Olympus proved hard however. Though, the people of Athens, the city which she was the patron goddess of, worshipped her, and kept her strong among the wandering hands of the gods.

Athena is known for her use of logic and strategy, and resorts to combat only as a last resort. She would much rather use strategic skill to conquer any fight of sorts. She has many symbols in the Ancient world, her most famous symbol is that of her trusty owl, who is her eyes in the dead of night. Both make a great team, with their cunning and wisdom, Athena and her owl are a match made upon Olympus. She is the third born of Zeus, her older siblings are Artemis and Apollo, with whom she shares her skills in combat of hunting. One time she did use her combat skills was when her brother, Hephaestus tried to court her, she eluded him, remaining chaste and from his attempted coupling, a child was born; Erichthonius, whom Athena raised as her own.

In Dubai however, Athena is a far cry from combat. She is a teacher, working with the second grade in an international franchised school, in the heart of the city. Athena is a favored character among her students, and she often tries to give them first hand accounts of what Ancient Greece was like 'in her day'. Of course, her students all think she's just a fantastic story-teller, but they don't know the half of it.

❝I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.

Medusa

                        Medusa was once one of Athena's guards. The once beautiful mortal was the protectress over Athena's temple. It was so until Poseidon tried and succeeded in claiming her virginity. Outraged, Athena presented a curse over her, turning her into a mirror image of her sisters, the Gorgons.

Hephaestus

                       One of Athena's brothers and also one of the unsuccessful consorts who had attempted a forced courtship upon the young, virgin goddess, which in turn resulting in a child being born from the Earth (Gaia), whom Athena then raised.

Zeus

                        As Athena's father, Zeus had certain duties to upload, one being to determine who was the fairest goddess on Olympus. The choices were between Aphrodite, Athena and his own wife, Hera. Zeus was not able to decide and palmed the decision onto a young prince.

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Are there any questions about the group?

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We've still got a few bios to post over the next few days, but we've got enough roles for you to browse through and possibly apply for. Some of our upcoming faces will include;

Avan Jogia

Naya Rivera

Connie Britton

Benedict Cumberbatch

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Welcome to the group;

Admin C [ Claudia ]

Admin J [ Julie ]

Login details will be following very soon. Please let me know who you would like to use as a mascot.

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'assumed activity' is asking for our activity level, right? and 'applying for' would be 'co admin'? just making sure!

That's exactly it, nonnie :)

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❝Every time our eyes meet.

Name: Aphrodite Age: Twenty-six Occupation: Goddess/Cosmopolitan Editor Faceclaim: Holland Roden Availability: Open

❝Give it to me baby.

Positive Traits (+): Passionate, adoring, caring. Negative Traits (-): Dishonest, mean, flirtatious.

❝I like the way you tease, but lets make this easy.

Aphrodite was born of the sea, from the foam produced when Uranus' genitals were thrown from Olympus to the sea by Cronus. From the moment Zeus saw her, he tried to pursue her, her beauty was almost unbearable according to many around her. It was her beauty that caused many rivalries upon Olympus, and even amongst the mortals below, on Earth. So, before the arguments could get out of hand, Zeus married Aphrodite to he and Hera's crippled son, Hephaestus in hopes of quashing any further quarrels between men. Hephaestus, given his appearance was not seen as a threat to any of the more attractive males around Olympus, and so Aphrodite and the Olympians were safe. 

Even with the promise of no other quarrels amongst the Olympians, Aphrodite set her sights on another; Ares. She and Ares conceived eight children including Phobos, Deimos, and Harmonia. She then went on to have a child (Rhode) with Poseidon, two with Hermes, and another with Zeus, among many other Gods. Although she was married to Hephaestus, she never bore any of his children. He eventually caught she and Ares in a trap, displaying their tryst to the other Gods before Poseidon persuaded him to release the lovers.

In Dubai, Aphrodite is the Editor in Chief of Arab Cosmopolitan, which she oversees the relationships section. She has become somewhat of a local celebrity, and even though she enjoys the attention, specifically from males, she does get somewhat annoyed and often uses her position to take vacations for 'research purposes'. 

❝Hold on, we're going home.

Hephaestus

                        Hephaestus is Aphrodite's husband, the two barely see each other now though, and are planning to divorce later in the year when they both have the time to get together to discuss the papers and their assets.

Ares

                       Ares is one of Aphrodite's many lovers in Dubai, she and Ares share several children, whom are all independent and rising to their own power, just like their father.

Hermes

                        Hermes is the father to two of Aphrodite's children, the messenger of the Gods was one of the many men who fell for her beauty and was able to come to her bed and make love to her. 

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❝It won't be long til I belong to you.

Name: Heracles Age: Twenty-six Occupation: Divine/Special Task Force Faceclaim: Tyler Posey Availability: Open

❝Around my hometown.

Positive Traits (+): Gentle, adventurous, heroic. Negative Traits (-): Sneaky, devious, foolish.

❝Games, changes and fears, when they go from here?

Heracles was born to the Greek queen Alcmene and the King of gods Zeus. His childhood was not a happy one: his adoptive father, Amphitryon hated him and Hera tried to kill him as an infant by sending serpents to his crib, but the infant was able to strangle the snakes and survived the ordeal. Heracles life was always pain and trying to avoid Hera, she made him crazy and then working for his enemy doing his task. He was, ironically named after his step-mother Hera, to honor her. Zeus thought it was something he could do to try and make up his affair with Alcmene to his wife, but it did not go down well with the Queen of the Gods.

Immortality was granted to Heracles as well as marrying Hebe, much to Hera's dismay. Heracles was known for his brute strength, his speed and his hunting abilities. He was able to fight in combat against monsters sent by the Olympians to the towns that crossed the Gods, but he was able to save the townsfolk single-handedly. These tales of strength and heroic acts were enough to dub him the hero of many stories. This was noticed by Zeus, and he allowed his son to become a constellation in the night skies. Becoming one of the patterns created as had been created when he had been an infant, and Hera had allowed him to nurse at her breast, unaware of who he was.

❝Please don't leave me.

Hebe

                        Hebe and Heracles have been keeping their relationship a secret for many years, for fear of Hebe's mother, Hera finding out and sending another misfortune his way. Hebe and Heracles are the closest of all the lovers around Olympus.

Zeus

                       Zeus is Heracles father, who had disguised himself as Heracles' "father" Amphitryon, and made love to Alcmene, producing the boy along with a mortal twin brother. Zeus favored Heracles among all of his children, and gave him special privileges. 

Perseus

                        Heracles is the brother of Perseus, another Divine in the Olympian world. Heracles learned from his brother's adventures and his actions with the monsters and gorgons of Ancient Greece, and followed in his footsteps.

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Is there an app or no?

Yes, we'll be adding one in a few moments, you'll be able to find it here.

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are you looking for co-admins?

Co-admins would be helpful, yes! :)

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we're ready for apps!

Welcome to Olympus, set atop the Burj Khalifa, the Wonders of the World all look so miniscule to the Gods of Ancient Greece.

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Are there any questions about the group?

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❝Trees of green and red roses too.

Name: Zeus Age: Thirty-five Occupation: God/Hotel Tycoon Faceclaim: Tom Hardy Availability: Open

❝I will wait for you.

Positive Traits (+): Generous, loving, powerful. Negative Traits (-): Egotistical, narcissistic, sly.

❝And now you're suddenly like a stranger.

Zeus is the King of the Gods, ruling over all Olympus and Gods. He is the thunder God, his symbols being the lightning bolt and the eagle. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea, and the brother to Hades, Hestia, Demeter, Poseidon and Hera, who is also his wife. Zeus saved his siblings when their father swallowed them soon after birth, Rhea however knew that Zeus could and would be the child to overthrow Cronus, and she sent a young Zeus to live with Gaia, who raised him in secret. Zeus returned to Olympus when Rhea was sure he could overrule Cronus, which he did with the help of his siblings, now free from Cronus' stomach, and the Gigantes. The war lasted until Cronus was cast into Tartarus, and Zeus was the ruler of all on Olympus. From there, he shared the world with his brothers, Hades and Poseidon.

Zeus, upon seeing Hera disgorged from their father's stomach, began to seek her out, following her and making advances to her. However, Hera had been destined to remain a virgin goddess, until Zeus finally succeeded in wooing her, without consent. He disguised himself as a frail bird, which Hera promptly lifted to her breast, once there, Zeus took his true form and ravaged her. Shamed by her lack of virginity, Hera was forced to marry Zeus, and she bore six children with him; Hebe, Eris, Eileithiya, Hephaestus, Ares and Angelos. Of the six children he shared with Hera, none of them lived up to his great expectations, and he continued live on his quest to bring a perfect God to Olympus.

He was known to have numerous affairs, and living in Dubai, it was easy to find new women who looked the part, and wanted to enjoy his company. Zeus was free to satisfy his sexual appetite, while Hera was expected to remain home, caring for her business and their children. However, once a pass was made at Hera at one of her events, and Zeus punished the perpetrator by exporting him from UAE. Being the powerful hotel tycoon and entrepreneur, Zeus has access to different ladies; maids, models, mistresses looking for fun, and he is able to show them a good time.

❝Won't go home without you.

Hera

                        Hera is Zeus's long suffering wife, whom most people see as jealous and bitter because of her husband's playing away, but she is only doing as a natural woman would do. When she and Zeus are together however, sparks certainly fly and the Earth most definitely moves.

Thetis

                       Thetis is one of Zeus' consorts, she and Zeus have had many one night stands together, and she has hopes of having him leave Hera. Though, Zeus has other ideas about Thetis and the possibility of a child with her are slim.

Heracles

                        Heracles was the favored son of Zeus, he was the one born with the strength of ten oxen, and could run faster than a cheetah. 

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❝You keep me coming back for more.

Name: Adonis Age: Twenty-six Occupation: God/Model Faceclaim: Nate Gill Availability: Open

❝It's our party we do what we do want.

Positive Traits (+): Loving, gentle, generous. Negative Traits (-): Vain, stubborn, careless.

❝She told me to walk this way.

Adonis is the God of beauty, desire and rebirth. His story is somewhat of a mystery among the other Gods of Olympus, as only he really knows what happened during his life. He is the son of Myrrha and Theias, which could never be determined as the truth amongst those on Olympus, only Adonis held the key to the answer. With such parentage, like many among the Gods -that of an incestuous nature- Adonis found it easy to fit in, especially with any children of Zeus. One in particular was Persephone, she and Adonis pined for each other for a long while, whilst she was trapped in the Underworld with Hades, but soon enough, her time would come to return to Olympus or to Earth, and she would spend time with Adonis. One time in particular however, while Adonis was awaiting Persephone's return, he came across Aphrodite and he believed he could no longer wait for the fair maiden's return from the Underworld, and instead, he left with Aphrodite.

Adonis had the gift of the hunt, both literally and metaphorically, he was able to seek out the best of the best. Learning this, Artemis was not entirely pleased, and found herself to be jealous with Adonis' skills. After so long, and unable to take the jealousy anymore, Artemis sent a pack of wild beasts to chase the budding hunter. They did their damage, just as planned and Adonis was a hunter no more. Aphrodite and Persephone however, thought otherwise, and they mourned the loss of their champion. Zeus, upon hearing the commotions and mourning decided on fixing Adonis, and made him better than he had been before his slaying. 

❝But swimming in your world is something spiritual.

Aphrodite

                        Aphrodite is Adonis' lover, the woman he chose to devote his time to, and give everything she wanted, including a child. With both she and he working away from one another a lot, family life can be difficult.

Persephone

                       Persephone and Adonis were almost an item, however, he devoted his time (after having it divided by Zeus) to Aphrodite, leaving Persephone to pine after him from afar.

Artemis

                        Artemis and Adonis shared the same kind of rivalry that siblings would do, she was mainly jealous of the attention he drew with his hunting skills, and after many conversations about him, she sent a pack of wild beasts after him.

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We've got a massive batch of characters coming this evening. Those to be posted include;

Zeus

Adonis

Demeter

Hades

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❝I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away.

Name: Artemis Age: Twenty-five Occupation: Goddess/Canine Psychologist Faceclaim: Liz Gillies Availability: Open

❝You backtrack and change your act.

Positive Traits (+): Brave, loyal, compassionate. Negative Traits (-): Aloof, stubborn, indecisive.

❝Home is wherever I'm with you.

Artemis is the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin of Apollo. She is known as the goddess of the hunt, wild animals and the wilderness, childbirth, virginity and the protector of young girls. She is often flanked by her wild dogs and occasionally other wild animals. She is also known to bring and relieve diseases in women, typically those who are pregnant. It is her (and twin brother, Apollo's) birth that was the rooted cause for her bringing disease and obstacles to pregnant women, as her own mother suffered a difficult time whilst in labor with she and Apollo, and into their delivery on the island of Delos, which had been denied by Hera who had been jealous that Zeus had fathered the babies to Leto. As Artemis was born, she aided her mother in the delivery of her twin brother, Apollo, for Leto was struggling with the birth. 

Artemis and Hera were the two goddesses constantly vying for Zeus's appreciation and attention. Hera would become jealous of a child, and Artemis would ask her father to watch her as she practised archery. On one occasion, Hera was so jealous with Artemis holding Zeus' attention from his own wife, that she thrashed the young girl, which in turn sent her weeping into her father's lap. There, she asked her father to grant her six wishes, which he did, in an instant further angering Hera. The jealous matches and bitching between the two goddesses continued, and Artemis stood above the situation as she grew into a young woman, finding her own path, but still returning to daddy whenever she needed him. 

Artemis, upon returning to Olympus with the other Gods, changed her image. She transferred herself into a college, in her final year, and enrolled on a specialized veterinary psychology course, specifically aimed at canine behaviors. With the upkeep of her dogs back on Mount Olympus in Ancient Greece, the college course was a walk in the park for Artemis, however she found she had a new challenge in life; retaining her chastity whilst at college.

❝This is the best day of my life.

Apollo

                        Apollo is Artemis's twin brother, whom she helped deliver during childbirth. She and Apollo both share a thirst for knowledge and see a lot of beauty in nature and animals. The twins are the prize archers among the Olympians and are often called upon first when in battle.

Zeus

                       Artemis and Zeus had a good relationship as the young girl grew, she was supported by her father, who enjoyed her company and often shared stories with her. Artemis enjoyed her father's company more than anybody on Olympus.

Leto

                        Leto is Artemis and Apollo's mother, she and Artemis began a strong relationship when a young Artemis helped her mother to deliver her twin brother, Apollo. Leto was also seen as the caregiver to Artemis, often collecting her bows and arrows before a war.