golden apples

[muse]

Yesterday, warmth slept in my bones and found me hidden by my hair and a mile-long scarf. For the first time in weeks, I worked outside, letting the sun catch my face and lips and crooked fingers. The clay felt good in my hands, as I squeezed it to see what it would show me. After work, David and I went on a walk and chased down the sunset. The

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[queenpersephone]

I love that greek myth :)

i always have.

[muse]

There are different versions of it. One of the original versions tells of how Atalanta was a young princess left on a mountainside because her father wanted a male heir. The gods take pity on her and send a bear to take care of her. Later, she is adopted by a woodsman who teaches her to be a tremendous athlete. She ignores the gods and goddesses who have bestowed gifts upon her. That's one of the reasons given for Athena acting against Atalanta in giving the judge the golden apples.

With myth, there are many versions of a familiar story. So, too, is true of Atalanta.