Checking out Hesiod’s Theogony, probably the major source of this myth, amongst many others, is also worthwhile. There are some parts that you don’t need to pay much attention to, like the long list of the family tree. But otherwise, its a glimpse into some intriguingly dark and symbolic myth.

Check out Nerwriter’s video essay of this painting. https://youtu.be/g15-lvmIrcg

I remember when we went on a field trip to the Prado Museum as a child. We weren’t interested in art or anything; all that mattered to us was that we didn’t have to attend classes that day.

We walked around with our group while the teacher talked to us about the paintings and techniques. Obviously, none of us cared and we whispered jokes, especially if there was someone naked in any of the paintings.

And then we reached Goya’s paintings.

This painting left a mark on many of us. We had already seen blood, nudes, and eerie things… I don’t know how long I stood there, mesmerized by the painting. I asked my teacher to tell us more about it because I couldn’t take my eyes off it, and I didn’t want to move to any other room.

It’s completely hypnotic. Even as an adult, I have been to the Prado several times, and I always find myself staring at this painting for what always will seem like too little time for me.

I could not even begin to tell you why, but this is probably my most favorite painting of all. There’s something just so grim and compelling about it. I also run across it a lot in video games, so it seems I’m not the only one who thinks so.

My man