That’s an interesting comparison because Althea is the one who comes from a Greek-inspired world. It shows how much of an influence Althea had on Grimhilde.
Fairloke
1 year ago
That’s a gorgeous cover! She looks like an ancient Greek goddess! I am pretty sure that Althea herself is Greek, so seeing Grimhilde dressed like this is interesting.
I mean, in a way it does make sense since she usurps Althea’s queenship, who as you said, must come from a Grecian style society since her patron god is Apollo. Plus, the Greek Pantheon is usually one of the first to come to mind when we think of flawed deities (Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, etc.) so it would also symbolically make sense as an allusion to Grimhilde’s own descent into wickedness that she should resemble the gods whose primary trait in modern retellings is their tyranny over the ones they rule.
That’s what I was thinking, and you analyzed it perfectly.
I would also like to point out that Grimihilde, in the new cover, reminds me of Aphrodite, who is also very competitive when it comes to her own beauty.
Plus, a peacock in Greek Mythology was a symbol of Royalty and Power, but that was Hera’s sacred bird. I think both Hera and Aphrodite fit her well.
I think Hera is a better comparison to Grimhilde, as Hera is the queen of the gods and incredibly vain and jealous. Aphrodite wasn’t necessarily more beautiful than Hera and Athena, but she was selected as the most beautiful goddess by Paris because she promised him what he wanted most which was the heart of Helen of Troy. The golden apple is what Hera wanted to be proclaimed the most beautiful goddess and of course, the golden apple is the symbol of Dorian. And the goddess who set this beauty contest in motion was Eris, goddess of chaos, who Maleficent is based on specifically her crashing a party she wasn’t invited to and casting a curse for this slight.
Oohhh this is even lovelier than the previous cover, Grimhilde looks truly like a goddess here!
That’s an interesting comparison because Althea is the one who comes from a Greek-inspired world. It shows how much of an influence Althea had on Grimhilde.
That’s a gorgeous cover! She looks like an ancient Greek goddess! I am pretty sure that Althea herself is Greek, so seeing Grimhilde dressed like this is interesting.
I mean, in a way it does make sense since she usurps Althea’s queenship, who as you said, must come from a Grecian style society since her patron god is Apollo. Plus, the Greek Pantheon is usually one of the first to come to mind when we think of flawed deities (Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, etc.) so it would also symbolically make sense as an allusion to Grimhilde’s own descent into wickedness that she should resemble the gods whose primary trait in modern retellings is their tyranny over the ones they rule.
That’s what I was thinking, and you analyzed it perfectly.
I would also like to point out that Grimihilde, in the new cover, reminds me of Aphrodite, who is also very competitive when it comes to her own beauty.
Plus, a peacock in Greek Mythology was a symbol of Royalty and Power, but that was Hera’s sacred bird. I think both Hera and Aphrodite fit her well.
I think Hera is a better comparison to Grimhilde, as Hera is the queen of the gods and incredibly vain and jealous. Aphrodite wasn’t necessarily more beautiful than Hera and Athena, but she was selected as the most beautiful goddess by Paris because she promised him what he wanted most which was the heart of Helen of Troy. The golden apple is what Hera wanted to be proclaimed the most beautiful goddess and of course, the golden apple is the symbol of Dorian. And the goddess who set this beauty contest in motion was Eris, goddess of chaos, who Maleficent is based on specifically her crashing a party she wasn’t invited to and casting a curse for this slight.
I agree with everything you said, especially about the golden apple. Hera certainly does fit her better, both in personality and ambition.
I didn’t think about the connection between Eris and Maleficent till you mentioned it. I love all the symbolisms in this story!
Poor Grimhilde. Always the peacock, never the bride.