Lore Olympus: Volume One

Smythe uses dramatic irony—a situation where the audience is better informed about a character’s circumstances than the character is—many times in Lore Olympus Volume One. Identify examples of these instances and explain their importance.

Hades and Persephone’s early relationship is hindered by various examples of miscommunication. What causes this miscommunication? How is it exacerbated by other characters in the series?

The myth of Hades’s abduction of Persephone was one of the main inspirations and sources for Lore Olympus. Which other Greek myths does Smythe draw upon? How do the characters’ actions and personalities compare to other iterations of these myths in popular culture?

Smythe uses many anachronisms in the style she developed for Lore Olympus. What are some examples of these? What effect do they have on the setting and character development in the webtoon?

Explore the theme of Toxic Relationships in Lore Olympus Volume One. Whose relationships are detrimental to their well-being? What causes them to stay in this relationship? Finally, how do the reactions of others inform Smythe’s message about toxic relationships?

Lore Olympus Volume One was serialized weekly online. What is the effect of serialization on the plot advancement? How does it impact revelations and dramatic events?

Lore Olympus is noted for its distinctive use of color, often contrasting the bright color of the gods with stark white backgrounds, or the dark of the Underworld. How does Smythe use color to help enhance her characters’ personalities?

In the Bonus Episode at the end of the volume, an important revelation is made about Hades’s future. What is the effect of including this scene in the volume? How does it impact a reader’s understanding of Hades and Persephone’s relationship?