In Egyptian mythology (especially as interpreted by Tom Robbins, see “Jitterbug Perfume”), on the far side of the river there’s a judgment: is your heart as light as a feather? If so, you gain immortality. If it’s close, you get a pink ticket, which is still pretty good. Otherwise… back to the scrap bin…
Technically, Hades was heaven, hell, AND everything in between. Tartarus was the bad part.
OK, at the risk of being labeled a JAD wannabe, Hades was the God of the Underworld, not a place at all. The spirits of the dead were ferried by Charon to the Underworld where they were judged and sent to either Tartarus for eternal punishment or to the Elysian Fields for a hero’s reward.
Reminder- I will be at my own booth, AA12, at Wondercon (in San Francisco) TOMORROW and SATURDAY, signing the new book and some of the old ones too. I won’t be there Easter Sunday though. Please come over and say hi.
I know I’ll be very lonely there.
@cutiepie, actually, to be even more technical (and nerdy), Hades was the name of the place, which the god (in Latin also called Dis Pater, or Orcus) adopted as his own. Similarly, he was called Pluton, the Wealthy, from the minerals (especially silver and gold) in the earth.
ladywolf17 almost 15 years ago
So where are we going?
Rakkav almost 15 years ago
To Hell (Hades), I gather.
Sisyphos almost 15 years ago
Gee whiz! –Such light, idle banter while crossing the Styx! (Follow the bright, white light!)
Rakkav almost 15 years ago
“NR Express”? Does “NR” stand for “No Return”?
Justin…
cutiepie29 almost 15 years ago
Yeah, fairy might be one of my “dream jobs” too.
Redmess almost 15 years ago
Maybe it means Nether Region. As in afterlife.
prrdh almost 15 years ago
Maybe Ravirn can hack Boody out,
puddleglum1066 almost 15 years ago
In Egyptian mythology (especially as interpreted by Tom Robbins, see “Jitterbug Perfume”), on the far side of the river there’s a judgment: is your heart as light as a feather? If so, you gain immortality. If it’s close, you get a pink ticket, which is still pretty good. Otherwise… back to the scrap bin…
mntim almost 15 years ago
It may be a costume, but that wand is real. Sumtin’ tells me there’s gonna to be a showdown.
celeconecca almost 15 years ago
I’m lovin’ this! It’s tutu funny!
screamingdolai almost 15 years ago
So…Boody is taking the N R express to hell? Does that make hell Queens or Brooklyn? (I vote Brooklyn)
Justjoust Premium Member almost 15 years ago
You’re on the right track, Kerry. ;)
GreenBikeGuy almost 15 years ago
Technically, Hades was heaven, hell, AND everything in between. Tartarus was the bad part.
Simon_Jester almost 15 years ago
The design of Charon’s rig looks a bit like a wee nod to the swamp-boats from the old Pogo strip
rotts almost 15 years ago
Where’s JAD to explain it all for us in excruciating detail?
Coyoty Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Maybe Boody can come back as a ghost.
“Who’s there?!” “BOOOOOOOO-dyyyyyyy…”
cutiepie29 almost 15 years ago
GreenBikeGuy said, about 15 hours ago
Technically, Hades was heaven, hell, AND everything in between. Tartarus was the bad part.
OK, at the risk of being labeled a JAD wannabe, Hades was the God of the Underworld, not a place at all. The spirits of the dead were ferried by Charon to the Underworld where they were judged and sent to either Tartarus for eternal punishment or to the Elysian Fields for a hero’s reward.
prrdh almost 15 years ago
Don’t forget the Asphodel meadows, for those who deserved neither eternal punishment nor a hero’s reward.
Justjoust Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Reminder- I will be at my own booth, AA12, at Wondercon (in San Francisco) TOMORROW and SATURDAY, signing the new book and some of the old ones too. I won’t be there Easter Sunday though. Please come over and say hi. I know I’ll be very lonely there.
bmonk almost 15 years ago
@cutiepie, actually, to be even more technical (and nerdy), Hades was the name of the place, which the god (in Latin also called Dis Pater, or Orcus) adopted as his own. Similarly, he was called Pluton, the Wealthy, from the minerals (especially silver and gold) in the earth.
Justjoust Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Sorry, the comic has not updated. I’ve contacted GoComics about the problem- waiting to hear. Again, sorry. This isn’t my fault.
J