User blog comment:Fimber/Elements of classic literature and religion in "Merlin"/@comment-188.32.253.75-20130203051430/@comment-188.32.253.75-20130207233937

I should have noticed you mention Hercules (actually, Heracles would be more authentic, the former is a Roman adaptation) because that was the discussion I pretty much started and didn't dare interrupt later. :D Shame on me. Yes, I'm certainly going to get an account as soon as I'm able.

If you are really interested in the story of Orestes (I believe it's quite popular, actually), refering to some authentic sources could be a good idea. I remember reading a tragedy by Euripides in my time, although it was quite some time ago. I don't know if it's readily available in English, however, I read a translation to my native language and you could tell it's obviously not English. :)

As for Gwen's personality and the alleged cruelty of the Old Religion, I'll comment on these points another day, if you don't mind. Besides, it's best to be careful for those are delicate topics, especially when it comes to giving girls (or boys) mean names or drawing parallels with a real-life religion.