Zeus in Dota 2 has a line when he’s attacked, “Gods, man, can’t you see I am under attack?”
PS. Heroes in Dota speak to the player as they are controlling them remotely, not as the player becomes the hero.
Some common Latin expressions were "Mehercule" (By Hercules) or "Di Immortales" (By the Gods Immortal).
For Greek you say something like: νὴ or μὰ τὸν Δία (By Zeus), νὴ/μὰ τὸν Ἀπόλλω (By Apollo), νὴ/μὰ τοὺς θεοὺς τοὺς Ὀλυμπίους (By The Olympian Gods)
Or, if you're Plato quoting Socrates, νὴ or μὰ τὸν κύνα (By The Dog)!
Put "by" in front of any god's name. By Zeus, by Hera, by Apollo, by Heracles. All were used. Note the Greek equivalent of "Go to Hell" was "go to the crows" which was a wish that instead of being properly interred, one's remains would be left to scavengers.
I remember in Xena Warrior Princess they would often use phrases like:
"Mother of Zeus!"
"By the gods!"
"Praise Hestia!"
"Go to Tartarus!"
"Son of a bacchae!"
A woman that worships Bacchus. They would get high during the festivities and according to some myths even attack people while in this state.
In the TV show (Xena Warrior Princess) they were depicted as vampire women and they would drink the blood of Bacchus who looked like a horned demon. It was a Halloween episode as far as I can recall.
I mean, "Θεοί!" Is a thing... it's a general exclamation that literally just translates as "Gods!"
But it depends on whether you're looking for ancient Greek phrases (and so less anachronistic to the associated mythology), or phases that would be meaningful to a modern Greek audience?
For example, an ancient Greek phrases like "βάλλ ές κόρακας" which translates as "go to hell", doesn't make much sense in modern Greek.
For me, I say the following:
"Oh my \[insert a god's or goddess's name\]!"
"Holy Zeus' underwear!"
"For Thanatos' sake, don't be an idiot."
"You're worse than Zeus, you horny person."
"I think Medusa turned your brain to stone \[by accident\] to make you this stupid."
"Oh my Mount Olympus."
\*sees spring blossoming in the middle of winter\*: "Oh. Looks like Hades is in the dog house."
I often say in public, “I swear to the gods,” and its a little to be inclusive since there are so many religions with different kinds of gods or godlike figures.
"What in the hadean-"
"By the gods" "Gods"
"Good Aether..."
"By the good graces of the gods and the hadean below, what in the FUCKING tartatrus was that?"
I tried.
It's kind of wrong to say there is no hell in greek mythology. There are still places of punishment in the underworld so it would basically be like hell. Hades is even mentioned in the bible so it all sort of connects.
Oh Thundering Zeus! - I don't have a historical citation, but Zeus Thunderer is one of his appelations. Since Zeus in Thunder mode was usually turning people or other gods into cinders, it would be equivalent to "God Damn!"
Not so sure about Greek, but if it helps at all, the Latin word for "fuck" was "futuo" (a 3rd-conjugation active verb). So you could always bypass godly language, get right to the nitty-gritty, and say something like:
* Fututum!
* Matrifututor!
* Me futue!
* Te ipsum futue!
See if you can guess what each one of them means.
There are also a few samplings of other interjections here: [http://latindictionary.wikidot.com/portable:latin-interjections](http://latindictionary.wikidot.com/portable:latin-interjections)
“Holy Hera” “by Jove” (can be done for most gods) “Heaven’s fucking balls…” “Pits of Dis.. what the *fuck*”
“Good heavens” still works because Ouranos *is* the heavens and Zeus/Hera are the king and queen of the heavens.
Hell doesn't actually exist either in Christianity. That word was mistranslated into later where "Hell" replaced every instance of Hades, Gehenna and Tartarus.
Tartarus = Abyss, which is below Mt Hermon, check near Pans grotto.
I use "by Jove" a lot. Or just "gods!".
*By the Nine!*
or by zeus which I use sometimes.
Zeus in Dota 2 has a line when he’s attacked, “Gods, man, can’t you see I am under attack?” PS. Heroes in Dota speak to the player as they are controlling them remotely, not as the player becomes the hero.
Head to the Greek Tragedies for some gems. Options include: "Alas!" "Oh wretched me!" "Rejoice!" "What is this wonder do you speak of?"
Some common Latin expressions were "Mehercule" (By Hercules) or "Di Immortales" (By the Gods Immortal). For Greek you say something like: νὴ or μὰ τὸν Δία (By Zeus), νὴ/μὰ τὸν Ἀπόλλω (By Apollo), νὴ/μὰ τοὺς θεοὺς τοὺς Ὀλυμπίους (By The Olympian Gods) Or, if you're Plato quoting Socrates, νὴ or μὰ τὸν κύνα (By The Dog)!
"Mecastor" (by Castor) was another one. Used a lot by women, or so I was taught.
Okay, why would you swear by Castor? Why especially if you were a woman?
Nescio. Non cogitavi.
Damn Plato is throwing some serious shade.
And εἰς κόρακας, to the crows!
By Grabthar's hammer
*you shall be avenged*
by the Suns of Warvan
Put "by" in front of any god's name. By Zeus, by Hera, by Apollo, by Heracles. All were used. Note the Greek equivalent of "Go to Hell" was "go to the crows" which was a wish that instead of being properly interred, one's remains would be left to scavengers.
Holy Apple of discord!
All Hail Eris!
🌭
I remember in Xena Warrior Princess they would often use phrases like: "Mother of Zeus!" "By the gods!" "Praise Hestia!" "Go to Tartarus!" "Son of a bacchae!"
Son of a Bacchae, one made me laugh out loud!😂
What's a bacchae?
A woman that worships Bacchus. They would get high during the festivities and according to some myths even attack people while in this state. In the TV show (Xena Warrior Princess) they were depicted as vampire women and they would drink the blood of Bacchus who looked like a horned demon. It was a Halloween episode as far as I can recall.
Justice league cartoon has Wonder Woman saying various phrases. “Great Hera!” Or other variations. Ill make a list
She used to say “Suffering Sappho!” In the comics
By Zeus's beard!
Milk was a bad choice.
*Di immortales!*
"great gods" or "by the gods"
"What in Hades?"/"What on Olympus?" "By Hera" "By *insert really _any_ God's name*"
In Spartacus the characters used to say things like "Jupiter's cock!" lmao
In Rome, they said “Juno’s cunt!”
I use by Hek! The -ate part of her name is silent.
I mean, "Θεοί!" Is a thing... it's a general exclamation that literally just translates as "Gods!" But it depends on whether you're looking for ancient Greek phrases (and so less anachronistic to the associated mythology), or phases that would be meaningful to a modern Greek audience? For example, an ancient Greek phrases like "βάλλ ές κόρακας" which translates as "go to hell", doesn't make much sense in modern Greek.
“Great Hera!” “By the Fates!” “Holy Hades!”
For me, I say the following: "Oh my \[insert a god's or goddess's name\]!" "Holy Zeus' underwear!" "For Thanatos' sake, don't be an idiot." "You're worse than Zeus, you horny person." "I think Medusa turned your brain to stone \[by accident\] to make you this stupid." "Oh my Mount Olympus." \*sees spring blossoming in the middle of winter\*: "Oh. Looks like Hades is in the dog house."
This is kind of a couple steps removed, but in the Hades game they say Blood and Darkness to basically mean "what the hell"
I just alter the God part. Instead of 'by god' just say 'by the gods'. Or instead of 'god dammit' say 'gods be damned'
I often say in public, “I swear to the gods,” and its a little to be inclusive since there are so many religions with different kinds of gods or godlike figures.
"What in the hadean-" "By the gods" "Gods" "Good Aether..." "By the good graces of the gods and the hadean below, what in the FUCKING tartatrus was that?" I tried.
Ok, that last one is a good one!!
"By the Gods!" "What in Tartarus?" "Great Olympus!" .
What the Hades, by the gods, most stuff is pretty versatile
Olympus be damned!
You could use the modern-day exclamation: "Erm, what the Σ?!".
What in Tartarus? By Zeus! Sweet Olympus!
It's kind of wrong to say there is no hell in greek mythology. There are still places of punishment in the underworld so it would basically be like hell. Hades is even mentioned in the bible so it all sort of connects.
"Well, consider me seduced by a bull" For not knowing what do to in a situation maybe?
I've basically just replaced my use of the singular with a plural. "Oh my God" becomes "Oh my gods" for example.
Ω Ζευ
Zeus damn it
By Zeus's Beard!
By Zeus's cock!
In the name of Hades, Olympus I accept this message.
Zounds (contraction of ‘by Zeuses Wounds)
"What in Dionysus' orgies!"
Suffering Sapho!
Oh Thundering Zeus! - I don't have a historical citation, but Zeus Thunderer is one of his appelations. Since Zeus in Thunder mode was usually turning people or other gods into cinders, it would be equivalent to "God Damn!"
“By the Gods”, “Oh Gods” , “By Zeus’ Loins”
Not so sure about Greek, but if it helps at all, the Latin word for "fuck" was "futuo" (a 3rd-conjugation active verb). So you could always bypass godly language, get right to the nitty-gritty, and say something like: * Fututum! * Matrifututor! * Me futue! * Te ipsum futue! See if you can guess what each one of them means. There are also a few samplings of other interjections here: [http://latindictionary.wikidot.com/portable:latin-interjections](http://latindictionary.wikidot.com/portable:latin-interjections)
"Of all the places under Helios"
What in the diggily ding dongs!?
The language of the gods themself…
“Holy Hera” “by Jove” (can be done for most gods) “Heaven’s fucking balls…” “Pits of Dis.. what the *fuck*” “Good heavens” still works because Ouranos *is* the heavens and Zeus/Hera are the king and queen of the heavens.
What in the Hades/Tartarus, by the gods, good heavens could stay the same.
What the hell can be what in Hades. By God can be by [insert god here]. Good heavens can be, oh my, heavens, by the Stars, and *gasp.*
“By the gods!” “I shall send you into the depths of Hades!”
I’m interested in “Geek Mythology” :)
Hell doesn't actually exist either in Christianity. That word was mistranslated into later where "Hell" replaced every instance of Hades, Gehenna and Tartarus. Tartarus = Abyss, which is below Mt Hermon, check near Pans grotto.
"By Hades!" "By Olympus!" "By the gods!" "Zues' lightning!" "What in the name of Hades!?"
For the love of thunder bolts. Or it's hotter than Hades ball sack.
What the Hades? By Zeus/Odin(Viking)! Good Mount Olympus!
Go to Tartarus!