Chain Story Idea ... Any takers?

[Quiet_Cool]

I've actually had a similar idea to this, only not as a chain story, since I'm far too controlling.

Many stories of a mythological nature (of multiple groups, Greek, Celtic, Phoenician, etc.) have occurred to me, but there is (of course) the same concern that Sophia mentioned. The problem with erotic retellings of well-known Greek myths, in a lesbian context, is that well-known Greek myths almost invariably revolve around men. Of course, that does depend upon how much one sticks to the original material. There is artistic license after all; although, if one strays too far, it could perhaps inspire the question of why one didn't just write a wholly new story in the first place.

Interpretation is key; so is artistic individuality. Men of Respect was a take on MacBeth. Far-fetched, and not so well-done, but still...

Sometimes, you have to note the source of inspiration instead of worrying whether or not you keep to the key points of the original work.

I guess it all depends on what cyn is looking for in this chain.

Q_C

 

[simply_cyn]

I would love to be involved. I'd like to do either Prometheus (fire) or Pandora, if neither of those are taken. Also, I'm super busy the next four weeks, so I would need my deadline to be after that, if you don't mind.

Cyn - you might contact Sexxy Vixen to get the details on putting a chain together, I know she's at least one really good one!

Thanks for starting this!
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Thanks for the advice. I'll be sure to do that!!

 

[simply_cyn]

Sign me up too. If the schedule is long enough, put me towards the end of August if you would please.

Remec,
Is there a particular myth or character that you are interested in doing?

 

[simply_cyn]

Hmmm...

I've proven in the past to be too slow a writer to be good at these. Maybe, though... Just maybe...

Are you willing to accept an "I'll try..." on this one for just now?

Q_C

Of course! If one doesn't "try", then how does one "do"?

As far as historical content goes, well ... they are myths which in my opinion, opens them up for interpretation. But if you are going to take the characters out of their element, I would just ask that you either include some "background" that relates the myth to whatever it is that you are doing.

For example, The Sirens were mythical because they lured sailors with their songs into a sexual frenzied dream state, therefore causing their ships to crash and never make it out of that particular part of the sea. So whatever the story was, The Sirens would need to lure whomever into a same sexual frenzy with song. Make sense??

 

[Equinoxe]

Interpretation is key; so is artistic individuality. Men of Respect was a take on MacBeth. Far-fetched, and not so well-done, but still...

Sometimes, you have to note the source of inspiration instead of worrying whether or not you keep to the key points of the original work.

I guess it all depends on what cyn is looking for in this chain.

Q_C

I would agree, there has to be some innovation within it; of course, considering that these stories (while some do contain reference to sex and sexuality) weren't erotic, there's likely going to be some innovation if they're appearing on this site.

With a story idea like this, it's a question of how to make that individuality not seem tacked on and seem integral to the story, without invalidating the setting and characters as they stand.

It's all about personal tastes, really, those of the author and those of the reader. But such is the craft of writing.

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Of course! If one doesn't "try", then how does one "do"?

As far as historical content goes, well ... they are myths which in my opinion, opens them up for interpretation. But if you are going to take the characters out of their element, I would just ask that you either include some "background" that relates the myth to whatever it is that you are doing.

For example, The Sirens were mythical because they lured sailors with their songs into a sexual frenzied dream state, therefore causing their ships to crash and never make it out of that particular part of the sea. So whatever the story was, The Sirens would need to lure whomever into a same sexual frenzy with song. Make sense??

Hmmm...

Yes, makes sense, but it can be more difficult than first glance might imply. I'll do some research, and if I have more questions, I'll PM you.

Fair?

Q_C

 

[simply_cyn]

Whoops, i didn't see your post before I posted.
well, if you want it, you get it- but i may have to write mine as well...

I'll ask for Arachne as second choice, I think. Or Bellopheron and the flying horse.
My question is yours- but I'll frame it differently- Must we keep the stories in their historical reference,?

I have you down for Arachne but if you want to do Bellopheron as well, you can do more than one. Just let me know.

And no, not neccesarily. Check out the answer that I gave to Quiet_Cool about that. I don't mind the setting, just that the myth itself isn't lost in your interpretation.

 

[simply_cyn]

If you are retelling the myths and just adding sex, it's one thing. But if the myth cycle is just a guide:

Odesseus left Penelope alone for ten years and she rejected all suitors, but there is no reason to assume she wasn't involved with one of more women.


Basically, in any retelling, you should be able to make the sexual action of any orientation that pleases. Only a few by the title demand certain characters. With Amazons, and queen Omphale and the furies to choose from, it shouldn't be a terrible problem to find one you like where you can spin the erotic to taste and still be faithful tot he chain

I totally agree ... as long as the spirit of the myth is kept in "historical light", then who's to say your interpretation wouldn't be just as exciting if not more. Actually, Greek Myths leaves a lot of room for interpretation. Zeus had lots of wives but he couldn't satisfy them all at once. Who's to say they didn't have some fun together while he was fucking another one of them?

 

[simply_cyn]

Hmmm...

Yes, makes sense, but it can be more difficult than first glance might imply. I'll do some research, and if I have more questions, I'll PM you.

Fair?

Q_C

More than fair ... My pm is always open for questions and/or suggestions. I'm still in the "trying" mode myself!

 

[Stella_Omega]

I have you down for Arachne but if you want to do Bellopheron as well, you can do more than one. Just let me know.

And no, not neccesarily. Check out the answer that I gave to Quiet_Cool about that. I don't mind the setting, just that the myth itself isn't lost in your interpretation.

more than one... I do want to try to do them both! I do!

 

[Quiet_Cool]

More than fair ... My pm is always open for questions and/or suggestions. I'm still in the "trying" mode myself!

Stella can have Daedalus and Icarus.

I read throgha few versions of the myth and don't have much inspiration there...

False feeling I guess.

I'll keep looking.

Q_C

 

[simply_cyn]

more than one... I do want to try to do them both! I do!

Quiet_Cool just decided not to do Daedalus and Icarus ... were you still interested in doing that one?

 

[Stella_Omega]

Quiet_Cool just decided not to do Daedalus and Icarus ... were you still interested in doing that one?

AHH! I want all three! There's no way I can do them all. Yes. I'll take Icarus, and I think, Arachne too- unless another woman wants Aracnne, but I do have some ideas... oh, i'm all of a dither now...

 

[Stella_Omega]

No Bellepheron for me, I don't know enough about taming horses.
I know glorious young men, and I know feathers- and I know spinning....
so Arachne and Icarus for me

 

[SophiaY]

Dithering can be distracting...

But fun.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Dithering can be distracting...

But fun.

Dithering sounds kind of sexy...
some arcane sexual technique..

 

[SophiaY]

Dithering: A tantric yoga position of digit delight.

(Okay, my thrid glass of wine this evening)

 

[Dar~]

So do we have a timeline on this?

 

[Remec]

Remec,
Is there a particular myth or character that you are interested in doing?

Jason and the Golden Fleece (possibly other parts of the Argo's voyage).

The birth of Athena.

 

[simply_cyn]

NO Timelines

So do we have a timeline on this?

I think this Chain Story is open ended enough that it doesn't need a timeline, persay. None of the events in Greek Mythology are really based on "this happened then so this has to happen next" kind of thing.

For the title of the stories, we need to put the following:
Greek Myths: ____________
(Fill in the blank with the title of your story)

I can't wait to read everyone's submissions!!!

 

[cloudy]

I think this Chain Story is open ended enough that it doesn't need a timeline, persay. None of the events in Greek Mythology are really based on "this happened then so this has to happen next" kind of thing.

For the title of the stories, we need to put the following:
Greek Myths: ____________
(Fill in the blank with the title of your story)

I can't wait to read everyone's submissions!!!

You also need to have chapter numbers assigned, I do believe, and some sort of schedule for people to have theirs submitted.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Well, I have the concepts and the plots worked out for both of mine.
And they are both tragedies. I have NEVER written a sad story about sex before. This will be a good stretch for me!
They are both brought forward in time. I always "knew" that the myths were eternal, because my teachers had always assured me of it. These two stories slid right into our modern sensibility in the most amazing way.

 

[Dar~]

Mine is going to be sad too.

 

[Joe Wordsworth]

Someone pick one for me... I know zilch about Greek Mythology and it would take forever to discern between them for me.

 

[Dar~]

Someone pick one for me... I know zilch about Greek Mythology and it would take forever to discern between them for me.

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