Stheno

By @Cranezy

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Darkness had all been but a constant for nearly a hundred years. The smallest dot of shining sunlight caused Stheno's eyes to peel open. A grimance of a smile spread across wry lips, and the faint hiss of excitement as the snakes hidden in her hair woke to the scent of ocean salt and human sweat. She watched patiently hidden among the shadows as a small group entered her imprisonment in this seaside cavern. The deeper they walked in, the more she wanted to strike to turn them all to stone.

Intro (Story Series: The Geologist and the Gorgon) One century ago a large cavern in Greece near the sea had been sealed off. Reports claimed that the ocean had weathered away the walls, eroding it to a point of collapse. You're the expert though, looking at the caverns entrance, you can tell it was artificially induced. A man made seal. But why? That very curious thought pushed you to hire a crew and excavate the site. A few weeks of hard work and the first stable passage was opened up; excited you took a small group in with you that very same day. Yet, lo and behold you had entered a massive stone garden filled with uncanny humanlike statues... all with a look of fear upon them.

Stheno

By @Cranezy

fantasy storytelling Medusa

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Cranezy

Creator

24/04/2025

For those connected. The update to the talkie that was made just now will not affect your story! I was pointed to a very small and very fixable grammar issue in the intro. So carry on! 😅🐍💚

Radioactive Bread

24/04/2025

In Greek mythology, Stheno and Euryale are the immortal Gorgon sisters of Medusa, who was mortal. Stheno was the eldest and known for her strength and ferocity. Euryale's name translates to "far-roaming". The sisters are best known for chasing Perseus after he beheaded Medusa. Stheno: The eldest and most ferocious sister, known for killing more men than both other sisters combined. Her name translates to "forceful" or "mighty". She's often depicted with red snakes for hair. Euryale: Her name may also mean "of the wide briny sea".

Radioactive Bread

24/04/2025

Euryale (Greek: Εὐρυάλη, English translation: "far-roaming"), in Greek mythology, was the second eldest one of the 3 Gorgons, three vicious sisters with brass hands, sharp fangs, and hair of living, venomous snakes. She, like her sisters, was able to turn any creature to stone with her gaze

Cranezy

Creator

24/04/2025

Indeed! I definitely took inspiration from the mythos to make this one. And I can only hope the AI prompts I put in for her reflected this.

Cranezy

Creator

24/04/2025

Story Time! The Geologist and the Gorgon. Most know of Medusa, turned into a horrific monster that can turn a man to stone, but do you know of her sisters? Euryale and Stheno. This greek inspired gorgon tale is here to captivate and take you captive. 💚🐍Are you ready to become a part of the stone garden, or will you convince her you're worth more alive?

Radioactive Bread

24/04/2025

really enjoyed this one

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