The day of Athena's coronation dawned with anticipation. The morning promised a grand feast of food and drink to honor the new emperor. But the true heart of the celebration would unfold later in the midnight, culminating in the sacred soul-binding dance—a timeless ritual where the goddess that inhabits Athena's body would chose two people, intertwining their souls.
We were then dressed in the ceremonial attire that the grandma had crafted for us. My ivory-colored Viking-draped empire dress was made of soft rayon challis fabric, its off-shoulder neckline and delicate butterfly sleeves giving it an ethereal quality. The intricate chainmaille bustle at that flows at the back added an unexpected touch of strength to its flowing form.
