Hi again, it's the girl that loves analyzing this manhwa! I haven't found any details to make me rethink my theory on what is happening in this manhwa. Short(ish) synopsis time before I do a grand theory reveal when S1 is over:
Guwon is actually the mythical Sisyphus from Ancient Greek mythology. He was a king, and famed as being extremely cunning and ruthless. He pissed off many of the gods, including Zeus, Hades, Thanatos, Ares, Persephone...the list goes on, but in the end he was sent to the underworld and punished by being forced to push a giant boulder up a steep mountain for all eternity. When he reached the top the boulder would always fall back down the mountain, and he'd have to re-do it all again, for all eternity. There are many references to this in the early chapters, including Guwon taking Jinwoo on a long hike in order to stare at a large boulder resting at the top of a mountain. He tells Jinwoo, "I just like to make sure it's still there" - referencing the fact that he finally got that boulder up the hill.
Something that's come up in more recent chapters is a description of "The Hounds". This is extremely interesting to me, as Doc Lim told Jiwoo that they are like elite forces that worship Guwon *like a GOD*. I think something happened in the underworld. An uprising, if you will. It seems that Sisyphus has escaped, and brought with him some help. Earth is now Sisyphus/Guwon's paradise, and he is recreating his kingdom by creating "Stillwater Town" in its likeness. The description of Stillwater Town is almost exactly like his original kingdom. Sisyphus' castle was at the top, and the rest of the residences were built on rings going down like a step-pyramid.
In the most recent chapter, Guwon tells Jinwoo that he is his favorite PERSON in the entire world. Jinwoo is the only human that Guwon has any regard for. This reinforces my theory that Guwon is not in fact a human, but something different all together.
I can go into more about why I think Guwon's memory is a little off, but I'd like to get a bit more confirmation before I really lay that one out. I'll just say it has to do with the water of the River Styx - it can make a human immortal, but it can also rob them of their intelligence and memory. Guwon seems to be displaying a lot of those traits, but his base instincts are still there. The bloodlust, the desire to be the very best, treating humans like livestock, etc.
It's a lot to unpack, and I've already typed a lot more than I was expecting to. But keep your eyes peeled, cuz I'm gonna break this sucker down as much as I possibly can. Writing is my passion, and I absolutely love it when an author incorporates mythology into their own works. Until next time! ヾ(☆▽☆)
Call it unrealistic, but one can hope!!! Srsly can only see a tragedy in their future but i wish they can be at peace with each other at least.
So... I was writing and saving all the titles of mangas/manhwas that I've read in evernote so I wont forget them, but im not premium in it and Im scared that I could lost it someday
So how can I know all the mangas that Ive read here in mangago? Are they saved here? Is there a history?
https://xbato.com/title/138226-maiden-the-tale-of-a-prostitute-taken-in-by-a-former-knight/2481605-ch_1
It’s great. Unfortunately i couldn’t find it on manga go but it’s here as a way for me to record it/find it again
This is mangago, why we being modest? Can we get an uncensored version? Bato has it
Time and time again, I feel like reading Hello, I am a Witch and my Crush Wants me to Make a Love Potion!
I wasnt quite sure what itch it was scratching.. but then I thought about it. What exactly is it about this story that i resonate with?
I realised it probably is because of the themes
Its about
Acceptance
Embracing oneself
Loneliness
Found family
Grief/loss
Community
Joy
Connection
Vulnerability
Opening up
Safety
Being brace and overcoming fear
Things that really hit my where it hurts :,)
I come back to it because it’s healing to read.
Anybody have similar recommendations with these themes?
if anyone knows A Spell for a Smith that is a webtoon that really is quite similar i feel the same whole-ness when reading it.
And The Savior's Book Café in Another World is another that is quite similar.
But please, i hope this goes without saying but:
No harem,
No flat 2D characters with no substance
Basically the vibes and plot of “a spell for a smith” & “hello im a witch and my crush asked me to make a love potion” rehashed. But nothing too sad and tragic pls. I want a happy ending! （/TДT)
Many thanks ! (●'◡'●)ﾉ
