HowlerPod 69 - House Raa Part 2 – Atlas & Diomedes: Character Studies
Aug 28, 2020
Erin and Ben delve into the complex legacies of Atlas and Diomedes from House Raa. They discuss Atlas's tactical brilliance and cruel decisions, including his dramatic confrontations and motives. Diomedes's honor and skill are explored, alongside his mysterious alliances and future potential. The hosts share favorite moments, including Diomedes's humor and predictions for upcoming storylines. The dynamic debate on whether these characters are deemed Prime or Pixie adds an exciting twist as they read listener insights and cast potential actors for the roles.
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Atlas Kidnaps Orion And Battles Darrow
- Ben recounts Atlas kidnapping and torturing Orion and then clashing repeatedly with Darrow in Dark Age's desert scenes.
- The struggle culminates with Atlas triggering the Mercury shield wall collapse and later being freed by the Gorgons.
Mythic Echoes In Atlas' Role
- Heather links Atlas to the mythic Atlas: punished leader who bears heavy burdens and personal sacrifice for wider causes.
- The hosts note Atlas's tactics may be strategically effective even as morally repugnant.
Diomedes Could Cross Sides
- Heather argues Diomedes may switch sides like mythic Diomedes, driven by honor rather than ideology.
- His internal moral calculus and name meaning suggest a possible pivotal turn in the war.
