Greek Mythology Research Paper

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Beware of the enchanted waters, as the lore warns. A mystical creature lurks about. It does not possess a face nor body, and yet, it can hold its prey beyond the dark crevices.
Its origin is a mystery, even to those who have the gift of sight.
Some believe it is the manifestation of power itself...while others believe it to be the Sea God, Atrimpas, in his punishment form-for meddling in the affairs of men.
Nevertheless, rather you believe it to be the embodiment of magic, or you believe the Sea God did not perish in the battle-as the tales claimed.
Do not dare to venture in where it dwells.
For if, you foolishly do...prepare for the Da’novia to suck your bones...from your flesh.

TO FEED HIS CURIOSITY and overcome his fear of water, Royal Seeker Gawin learned everything he could about the Da’novia-which was not an easy task, due to the knowledge of the mystical creature was sparse. As he grew into adulthood, his beliefs change on the matter. Embellished tales, told to explain the many deaths, which occur in water, infuse with magical properties. He used to say in arguments against those who still believe in the legends and written texts. It was not until the day his master created the Enchanted Pool-using enchanted water to summon the Da’novia, he became a believer again of its existence.
Now tasked with facing a being he …show more content…

He was led to a ghoulish blaze, emulating the color and intensity of a fire, but moves like waves. It had an enormous, long base that covers the width of the pool, and several flames that appear to be growing in size and strength. If it were not for the water, a rational person would believe their standing in front of an active fire. The water pushes him dangerously close to the flames, where he can feel its heat, radiating from deep within, and see bubbles form around its tips. What kind of magic is this? It was the first light, he has seen since entering the