What is it about Greek mythology that keeps us hooked, century after century? Is it the epic battles? The larger-than-life gods? The messy, all-too-human emotions? Or are we are attracted to the scandals of godly proportion? Whatever it is, these ancient stories refuse to fade into history—they keep evolving, finding new life in modern tales like Apocalyptic God.
When I first began writing Apocalyptic God, I knew I wanted to do more than retell an old myth. I wanted to reimagine it—take the classic story of Apollo and Daphne and flip it around to see what comes out of it. But I also wanted to explore something that doesn’t get much attention: What would a Greek apocalypse actually look like? What happens when the gods, who are supposed to hold the world together, start to tear it apart?
Greek mythology still has such a powerful grip on our imaginations—and how Apocalyptic God brings those timeless themes crashing into the modern world.
The Gods Are Just Like Us
One of the most fascinating things about Greek mythology is how flawed the gods are. They fall in love, hold grudges, make impulsive decisions, and mess up—just like we do. Except, when a god screws up, the consequences are a little more dramatic. (Think “world-ending disasters” rather than “awkward text messages sent after a few too many drinks.”)
That humanity makes these stories feel so relatable, even thousands of years later. Who hasn’t felt the sting of unrequited love or struggled with the weight of expectations?
In Apocalyptic God, Apollo isn’t just the golden boy of Olympus. He’s tired, sarcastic, and finding himself yearning. After centuries of being the god of light and prophecy, he’s grown cynical—and when gods get cynical, the world burns. I loved exploring the question: What happens when an immortal being decides they’ve had enough? And how does a mortal woman like Dafnie stand against that kind of power?
Timeless Themes: Love, Power, and Fate
At the heart of almost every Greek myth, you’ll find the same core themes: love, power, and the inescapable pull of fate. These stories explore what it means to be human—our desires, our fears, and our constant struggle against forces beyond our control.
In the myth of Apollo and Daphne, love is both a blessing and a curse. Apollo’s obsessive desire drives Daphne to sacrifice her life to escape his love. In Apocalyptic God, I wanted to ask a different question: What if Daphne was reincarnated? What if Apollo was given a second chance—but their love was still a tangled mess in destiny’s web?
By mixing ancient prophecy with modern struggles, the story dives deep into the idea of whether fate is something you accept—or something you fight to change.
A Greek Apocalypse: What Happens When the Gods Break the World?
We hear a lot about the Greek creation myths—but what about their version of the end? While Norse mythology gives us Ragnarok, Greek myths hint at something just as chaotic: the idea that Zeus will one day be overthrown by one of his children. That prophecy is like a ticking time bomb, one I couldn’t resist playing with in Apocalyptic God.
In this world, Apollo lives under the shadow of a curse—what if he’s the child destined to destroy Zeus? And what happens when that burden becomes too much to bear? That question became the foundation for the apocalyptic world of the book, where divine politics and human survival collide in explosive ways.
Why We Keep Coming Back to These Stories
There’s a reason why books like Circe by Madeline Miller or Lore by Alexandra Bracken capture so many hearts—mythology is endlessly adaptable. Every generation finds something new to explore within these ancient tales, whether it’s the tragedy of doomed love or the question of what it means to hold power.
For me, writing Apocalyptic God was a way to take familiar characters and push them into unfamiliar territory. What does love look like when the world is already broken or has ended? How do you fight for a future when fate seems determined to destroy it? And can two people—one mortal, one divine—rewrite a prophecy that’s been set in the journals of fates?
If you’re like me and can’t resist a mythological twist, you’ll find plenty to love in Apocalyptic God. From celestial conspiracies to heart-pounding romance, it’s a story that honors the myths we know while forging an alternative path.
Greek mythology has a way of pulling us back again and again. Maybe it’s because these stories remind us that even the most powerful beings are still vulnerable to love, loss, and the tangled threads of destiny.
If you’re craving a fresh take on the gods—and a romance that burns through the ashes—Apocalyptic God is waiting for you.
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