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| Cover Art by Miss Mae |
THE CHARACTER WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR THIS SPOT IS TERPSICHORE, MUSE OF DANCE, FROM 'DANCING WITH FATE' AVAILABLE AT THE SPECIAL PRICE OF 99C for a limited time HERE
Terpsichore seats herself on the low couch, arranging her chiton so that it falls in graceful folds around her, her long, silky hair, the colour of burnished chestnuts, reaching to its hem.
(*whisper* between you and me, she was not the easiest person in the universe to write about being rather complex and a Greek Goddess! She's rather strong willed but fun as well as being a bit of a challenge!)
Q: Good morning Terpisichore. Thank you for agreeing to answer these questions. I hope the ambrosia is to your liking. Without further ado, lets start with the first question.
What is your biggest vulnerability? Do others know this or is it a secret?
T: Well of course, being a Muse, I don’t have many vulnerabilities at all. However, when Apollo and Zeus sent me to Wales in the 5th Century, I wasn’t allowed to use any of my powers which was rather disconcerting to say the least. Also, like all the muses, if I give anemos too often it could be fatal – yes even Greek goddesses can lose their immortality. Of course all the gods are aware of this so it’s no secret to them – but the first one, being deprived of my powers, was something only Apollo and Zeus were aware of. No-one on Earth had any inkling that I’d ever possessed any magical gifts.
Q: What do people believe about you that is false?
T: That's easy (Terpsichore frowns a little in annoyance.) It's the idea that all I can do is inspire people to dance. There’s a lot more to it than that and I have many other talents.
Q: What would your best friend say is your fatal flaw? Why?
T: My best friend is also my soulmate – Myrddin! He would say I’m too impetious. Of course I disagree!
Q:What would the same friend say is your one redeeming quality? Why?
T: Only one? Well, I imagine he’d say it’s my unswerving loyalty – and of course my undying love for him!
Q: What do you want most? What will you do to get it?
T: Now,
I want for nothing. My immortal life is truly complete. However in the story I dictated to my author,
I thought my beloved was in grave danger – that he might even die, so I would
do anything, including giving up my immortality, in order to save him.
Thankfully it didn’t quite come to that or I wouldn’t be here now!
HL: And I wouldn't have been able to write your Happy Ever After. Thank you so much, Terpsichore.
T: It's been a pleasure, Now I must get back to Olympus, and my beloved. I see my golden horse, Sal, is waiting for me, and pawing the ground impatiently! Farewell, and remember, 'Dance As if no-one is watching!'
T: It's been a pleasure, Now I must get back to Olympus, and my beloved. I see my golden horse, Sal, is waiting for me, and pawing the ground impatiently! Farewell, and remember, 'Dance As if no-one is watching!'
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| artwork by talented 'Sister Muse' Masha Holl, author of 'The Brightest Heaven' |
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Wow. I wish I didn't have any vulnerabilities either, lol.
ReplyDeleteAwesome interview!
Hi, Hywela! I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your interview! I was entertained all the way through. Her answer to the final question was my favorite.
Hi Cassie, thank you so much for your kind comment, glad you enjoyed the interview.
ReplyDeleteHi Emily
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed Terpischore's interview, and thanks so much for following.
Hi! :) New follower from the bloghop :)
ReplyDeleteYour character sounds great - wish I was immortal! :)
Hywela--I love the mythology of this post! She seems like a force to be reckoned with :)
ReplyDeleteOh that's really cool!! It must have been an honor interviewing a goddess!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, by the way :)
Terpischore... now there's a character I haven't heard much about... interesting to hear her view of Greek Mythology...
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteDiana, Jess, Angela, Jade, Jess Stork, thanks so much for your kind comments, so glad you enjoyed the interview. Terpsichore was fun to write about and the resarch into Greek mythology was fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI intend to visit everyone who's taken part in this fun exercise, I was out yesterday and have a meeting this morning, but I'm looking forward to reading everyoner else's interviews!
She is a very interesting character. I'd like to read more about her. The story sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteHi Miranda,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and your kind comment, glad you liked what you read about Terpsichore.
Great interview. You must have done a lot of research to write both this character and story. New follower.
ReplyDeleteHi, Hywela! Lovely interview. Must be hard to get into the head of a goddess! You've done a good job. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sari, glad you liked it - actually it's more like Terpsichore gets into MY head LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis was great! Sounds like you did your research! I lone mythology... All kinds. Thanks for sharing Terpischore with us.
ReplyDeleteOops... Love mythology that is.
DeleteGreat interview! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you're writing about the Greek gods/goddesses. Those were my favourite areas of study back during my undergrad degree.
ReplyDeleteLovely interview!
She sounds strong and confident, very likable.
ReplyDeleteYou've done well with Terpsichore. She has a very distinct voice.
ReplyDeleteOh! She is a bit of a handful. Nice to meet you and Terpsichore.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love Greek myths! One on the muses is especially interesting!
ReplyDeleteHi Danielle, Melissa, Tricia, Clare, Carol and Jenna, thank you so much for visiting and for your kind comments, sorry I've only just got round to thanking you, I've been trying to catch up on everyone's blogs.
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