I've done some more research on Kairos, and you know what's weird? This god is just as elusive as The Oracle. First of all, not all accounts call him a god. Some are convinced that he is a she. Of course, I go with the male version, but that isn't the point. Then, there is the many different definitions of what he actual is the god of. Another name for him is Caerus.

The Greeks had two words for time; chronos and kairos. Of course, these both are the names of gods, but represent different versions, as I've said. Kairos has been described as the opportune moment, the god/goddess of pure time, or the spirit of opportunity. There's a few accounts of him being described as a youthful man with hair hanging in his eyes, but none on the back of his head. He's also described as being completely naked with winged feet. It is quite a strange description for a god, but that isn't the first time that the Greeks sounded like they were on something when they came up with myths.

Aesops Fables go on to say that you must catch Kairos when he is in reach, but once he has moved on, not even Zeus could catch him. That sounds like an awful lot of power in a god who doesn't have a set description.

Alright, this is a bit of a rambling post. I wasn't sure what to talk about so I started to do more research and then realized that, geesh, there isn't anything set for this particular god. I only have the information I know from a Mythology class I took and any resources I can find on the internet.

This is a boring post. I'm sorry about that. I plan to have some art or inspirational pictures up next week as I get on with more of the world. I'm not sure whether you would like to hear more about the de Arques dynasty or if you want more on the actually world around it. This kingdom is still not named. I need to get working on a map, too. Wow, there's a lot left to do.

Alrighty, its Thursday, which means y'all need to ask me questions! I am going to Disneyland tomorrow, so I will be posting early in the morning and so you absolutely have to ask me things asap. I'm not sure what you want to ask, whether it be about this whole theme or future posts or what kind of hair products I use. I don't know. Have at it!

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The Opportune Moment

As promised, today I'm letting you in on the god that goes with The Oracle. There were some very good guesses, that really did make perfect sense. However, I failed to mention–and maybe this was just me being malicious–that the god did not have to be on the list from a couple days ago and I also didn't mention that all the gods correspond in gender, as well. My bad.

The Oracle's Greek god equivalent is one of my favorite gods, merely for the philosophical debates that it tends to invoke. Kairos is also the god of time, but not the chronological time like Chronos, but rather the opportune moment. Kairos refers to the time between the sequential time. It is more the response to opportunity, or the use of time in regards to momentous, defining moments in our life. 

There are a few reasons I chose Kairos for The Oracle's counterpart. The first is that I knew I wanted Kairos to be a part of the inspiration. I find that this trilogy has a lot to do with time. Firstly, our quest has a set amount of time that it must occur in. It also is a transitional time in our hero's life. There are so many elements that involve time, whether it be the measure of time or the timing of these events in his life. The Oracle is the catalyst to this change in him. The character arc for Julian is closely tied to The Oracle and the role he plays. In the first book, the plot focuses on locating this legendary wise man. The Oracle is the life changing moment. 

There are aspects of The Oracle that are very similar to that of Hermes. He is the go-between character and a bit of the messenger, however, he is more the instigator of the experience. He isn't just translating a message for the heir of the throne, he is actually choosing the quest that will shape the young man's life. I find that this is much closer to the personification of the opportune moment than anything else.

It's as shorter post today because I'm not feeling well and can't focus much longer. I might give you more info on Kairos tomorrow. He is definitely my favorite god. He instigates a lot of great debate. So, for the comments tonight, let me know what you think of Kairos as the corresponding god for The Oracle. Do you agree? Is there more to it that you think you can find or do you think I'm crazy? Let's talk it out!

The Legend of the Oracle

As promised, I am going to tell you the Legend of the Oracle. You will have to bear with me, since I am not fully certain on all of the legend that goes with this mystical being. I am still working out parts of his characterization as well as history.

The Oracle is a legendary man, often associated with mystery and magic. This man is difficult to locate and never stays in one location for too long. Not too much is known about who he is. There are rumors of his origins as well as lineage. Some legends say that he is an eternal being, transporting magically from place to place, reveal destinies and the like to unsuspecting people, while other legends say that he is a crook, making money off of the lies he tells. Somewhere in the middle of all that, lies the truth of who he really is.

The most accurate legend says that he is not one man, but rather a bloodline of men who have passed the title of Oracle from father to son since the beginning of time (as far as they know). The purpose of this title is said to be one of hope and opportunity. Known for being an infinitely wise man, the Oracle provides insight to seeking humans (and the occasional creature).

In relation to the Quest of Kings, the Oracle provides the final pilgrimage. His place is to wait for the heir to find him and then give the prince a riddle, of sorts. This riddle is the location, or at least the first step, to finding an item. The items that have been sought in the past range from legendary weapons, headstones, jewels and even people. The quest that is given is chosen by the Oracle and often relates to the weakness of the heir. The theory is that the Oracle's place in the tradition is to strengthen the prince in his final year before he takes the throne so that he is fully prepared for the hardships that lie ahead.

The Oracle is undescribable. Most people could not put a face to the name. They associate him with a hooded robe and sash tied around his waist. Other than that, there are various versions. Some say he carries weapons, others say he carries nothing but water. Some insist that he is an ancient looking man and others claim he is youthful, appearing to be outside of time itself.

Hopefully that gives you a view into this curious character. Tomorrow I plan on describing the Greek god that he is associated with, since it is my favorite god. Anyone care to make any guesses of who it might be? If not, if you had to choose one, what's your favorite Greek god?

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