Author Archive | Demorphic

The Story of the Grief of Orpheus Collection   Minstrel of the Gods I heard his cry at dawn, from the slopes of Mount Pangaion. Suddenly the world was without music as his divine harp fell still. The gods had once wept on hearing his mournful song, now never to be heard in this mortal […]

The Story of the Perihelion Collection Perspective on Weighty Spheres Reaching out from this small corner of existence, we grasp the endless darkness. Eternal pendulum of planetary spheres on golden planes and gossamer threads. Each moves in harmony, bound by the irrefutable. Always called back, like frightened children, drawing close, only to flee once again […]

The Story of the Source of Pactolus Collection   The River of Gold   Both mighty and foolish was king Midas, when his wish revealed a curse. Cries of delight swiftly became pleas for help as he starved, surrounded by golden apples. Dionysus heard his lamentations, ordering the selfish king to wash himself in the […]

The Story of the Hot Gates Collection The Unknown Warrior From the hand of Phidias I sprang. My true self coaxed from cold stone. Sliding easily into balanced contrapposto, I reach through crystalline boundaries. A frozen moment, testament to the master’s perfect eye – My own existence assured and harmony found.  

The Story of the Hecate Collection   Eulogy of the Lost Traveller Mark my path wild goddess! This crossroads finds me wanting, my way unclear, shrouded in mystery. Glory or downfall await me, though I know not which. Ancient watcher, older than the titans, stalwart of Zeus, you have shielded me for some greater purpose. […]