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Using Greek Mythology to design characters

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You can use the concept of the Furies, the Muses, and the Humors to create rich and deeply flawed characters.

The Three Furies

When talking about character, we often talk of their core wound which is the thing from which they need to heal.

The Four Humors

They map to bodily fluids and the elements, but like the zodiac. This is a base temperament, and one that set the reptilian response for a character.

Yes, I know that this isn't technically Greek, but it fits the concept.

The Nine Muses

They map to what the character wants or gets inspiration from. It's not a direct mapping to their "want", but it helps shape it.

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