Caenis Myth Novels & Stories

Alinta replied dreamily, trying to absorb as much of the view as possible. “Do you know the legend behind this place?” “No, please tell me! I love myths and legends!” Alinta exclaimed excitedly. “Well, the story goes that this canyon was once a flourishing ecosystem with crystal clear water flowing through it. A tropical paradise it was! However, a huge battle took place between two mystical beasts. Their magic was so potent that it dried up the river and crystallized the canyon, which is why you see the purple here. It’s said that the defeated beast fled into the area, and it is believed it might return one day.”

She had been able to mask her scent to replicate that of the wolves with a potion her mother had taught her to make before her tragic demise, however, that would not stop her from becoming an outcast or even be killed the instant her lie is revealed. After the incident with the executioners that were struck by lightning, word had it that Zena was helped by the moon goddess, some rumors claimed she - Zena possessed the powers of the moon goddess. And while many found the claims to be absurd, not Cathleen. She had once heard tales of a descendant of the moon goddess roaming the earth like every other being and that whoever could covet the powers of this being would have powers equal to that of

I thanked him and chose to take over for Xander. “My black veins occur because of the poison from these creatures. That was what attacked me at the bar that night. Had it not been for Kai, I would’ve died with that concentration. It’s how the Nokaura make new ones since they are incapable of breeding to replenish their ranks. Kai is very special because he is Kaiseus the Great, an Ancient Spirit who was one of the original wolf spirits of our kind. He’s legendary and renowned for his bravery and the lengths he would go to protect others. Kai doesn’t remember his past though, but we do.”

With her, he fathered the Corybantes, or crested dancers, lithe young men who shaved their hair to a forelock and danced at the great rituals. Then, roaming the hillsides, he came across a young girl who reminded him of his sister. She was a huntress. She chased deer on foot, hunted bears and wolves. When he saw her wrestling a full-grown lion, and throwing it to earth, the god decided he must have her. Her name was Cyrene. The son he gave her was named Aristeus, who taught man beekeeping, olive culture, cheese-making, and many other useful arts.

Mathias says that one word, but it resonates deeply creating an awareness that we are unable to comprehend. “Do you remember the story of Inanna, the one we were told about Inanna being promised to another before she met Conri?” Kellen’s voice is low, somber. “Anu had promised his daughter to Aodh the god of the underworld, The reason the wars were started between the gods in the first place.” Mike, myself, and King stare at Kellen. I remember the story all too well. ***** TRAVIS

“ I’ll start from the very beginning. Once there were five kingdoms. In these five kingdoms the Lycans, The Seiges, The Fairies, The mermaids and The Giants existed around the same time. The five kingdoms together was called Caeleste, meaning supernatural. They all lived together for a century until the fairies claimed they found a better place to stay. Then the mermaids claimed they preferred to live in the deep sea than being confined in Caeleste. Little by little three out of the five left Caeleste leaving the Lycans with the Seiges.

Next, he told of the felines Minatious and Micya who took the form of tigers, though their children could take any large cat breed. Cullen frowned as he thought of the old legend. He couldn't recall who the rats or the bulls were. He would have to call Colin, who knew the myth better. Finally, he talked of the Phoenix. There had only ever been one pair who lived and died, only to be reborn. Mattieus and Annos were said to be the first. By the time he talked of the Moon Goddess and how the wolves devoted their allegiance to her in the original war with the humans, Jackson had opened his eyes.

“Compatible with what, Gabriel?” “Kane’s orrery, of course. That’s where we are, a whole mile under Rifthold, where his fortress once stood. It was his most powerful possession.” He waves a hand into the darkness. “It’s how he knew the Beasts would return to try to topple his throne. My father was a believer of the old gods, you know. Kael, the god of night, the supposed mate of the Goddess, and their son, Annwyn, the god of the underworld. But the shifters only cared about the Moon Goddess because of Her gifts. She rebelled against Her mate and son in favor of Her people, who they kept enslaved, and for good reasons. We’d grown so powerful we could have toppled their empire and banished the

Isis asked. "The Moon Goddess, Selene. She told me she had a job for me and that I had a destiny to fulfil. My world lit up once again as my life had meaning and a purpose. She told me I should guard this entrance and that one day a group of special creatures would ask for safe passage and that I should only grant it to them. So I sat and waited. After a century, the centaurs moved here, I don't know where they came from or who put them here, but the males were barbaric, and they would rape their females and brutally kill them until I intervene. I started to teach them how to value themselves and how to say no to their male counterparts when they weren't feeling comfortable with their advanc

It felt a perfect fit and he had slept every night holding her in that position, nestled together. Felix also taught Athena further on Roman and Greek mythology, including pointing out the different types of nymphs that were sneakily hidden in and amongst the mosaics depicting friendly woodland scenes. These were beings who lived to tease and manipulate humans and gods, sometimes falling in love with them, sometimes chasing them to the ends of the earth to capture the man they wanted.