A #writingprompt to end your week! Let us know if you use these, so we can help share your work 🔆

This week's #bookrecommendation uncovers the story of an often overlooked Roman - the mother of Romulus and Remus 😯

Laura Sheahen puts a twist on the consequences of Pandora's box in her poem for Issue 10 - hit the link on our profile to read the whole thing 🧡

A shiny new set of #writingprompts has arrived! Tag us in any writing that you do with these, and we'll share them around 🧡

Our #bookrecommendation this week is Nephthys by Rachel Louise Driscoll! If you love a period piece, but are also interested in archaeological and historical issues that plague the present, this is just the book for you 🔆

If you like travelling, Romans, and oranges, you simply must read Jay Aelick's poem in our 10th issue (link in profile!) 🧡 🏛️

Weekend writer's block got you down? Never fear, because we've got a new set of prompts for you here!🏺

Are you interested in feminist histories? Are you curious about the Aegean? If so, our #bookrecommendation for you is Mythica by Emiily Hauser 🧡

"The Titan's Goblet" by Thomas Cole, 1833.

A striking quote from our 10th issue - the complete story, Sirens Don't Sing Underwater is available to read through our profile 🧡

Shantell Powell (she/her) is an elder goth, a swamp hag, and a writer of stories. shanmonster.dreamwidth.org

Your #weeklywritingprompt is here! Be sure to tag us if you end up using these so we can share your work! 🔆

Our book #recommendation of the week is I, Medusa by Ayana Gray 🧡

First-century C.E. Roman wall painting fragment on display at the Met Museum in the U.S. Look closely for the birds! 🐦‍⬛

This week we've got a quote from An Interview with Hermione of Sparta, as featured in Issue 10 🔆

You can read the full piece here: aothenmagazine.com#issue10

First-century C.E. Roman wall painting fragment on display at the Met Museum in the U.S. 🍂

First-century C.E. Roman wall painting fragment. 🤎

Second-century C.E. Roman wall painting fragment featuring a bird and ivy leaves. 🐦‍⬛

Our last weekly #writingprompt of February is live! Using the featured words, write a poem or story. Then, share it with us in the replies or tags! We hope our prompt inspires you to write this week. 🤎
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Roman wall painting fragment with Corinthian column, estimated 50 B.C.E. 🏛️

It's here! Our weekly #writingprompt featuring a fresh batch of words to inspire you. 🤎
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"...Hellas has been plagued indeed." The Chorus speaks here of speak of the tragedies that have befallen Greek men, particularly in reference to the House of Atreus. 🏛️

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Roman wall painting fragment with Gorgon mask, estimated to be from 14—68 C.E. On view at the Met Museum in the U.S. 🐍

The latest weekly #writingprompt from us just dropped. 🤎 What can you write that includes the featured words?
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Orestes refers here to Delphi, Greece. Delphi was considered the center of the world by Ancient Greeks, and held a special place in mythology and worship. He speaks to Hermione about his plans to avenge his father against his mother. 🏛️

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First century C.E. Roman wall fragment with vines, grapes, and flowers. On view at the Met Museum in the U.S. 🥀

It's our first weekly #writingprompt of the month! For those who might be new here, we share writing prompts every week. Write a short poem (or story!) that uses the featured words. You can share what you create with us or simply keep it for yourself. 🤎
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Orestes' asks Hermione what troubles her as they reunite. Hermione responds that it is "partly [herself], partly [her] husband, partly some god." ☀️

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Roman wall painting fragment from the first-century C.E. On view at the Met Museum in the U.S. We personally like how it's shaped like a heart. 🫶

It's our last weekly #writingprompt of January! If you haven't participated yet, then now is your time to shine. 💫 Use the following words to write a short poem (or story!) and share it with us in the replies or tags. We can't wait to read it! 🤎
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Orestes speaks to the Chorus and requests to see Hermione. What do you think of the dynamic between Orestes and Hermione? 🤎

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