Dress (Robe La Franaise) 1760s-1770

Dress (Robe à la française)  1760s-1770

Okay, okay.

I don't think Belos is Philip. I just don't think the twist may be THAT obvious; Dana is a very in-depth writer. Perhaps I'll be wrong in the end, and if I am I will be lightly disappointed, but here we go!

I believe Belos is Philip's son if anything. Or perhaps even his nephew to draw a parallel between Belos and Hunter. Philip is a hateful, spiteful man towards witches (and everyone in general) and we don't see much of that in Belos, in all honesty. He's much more...calculating and meticulous of a person/villain. He hates so-called "wild magic" and tells Hunter his family was wiped out 16 years ago because of it. Him telling Hunter this so nonchalantly honestly made me think it was just a straight deceptive lie at first, like most things Belos says/does are, but at the same time Belos' voice actor describes him as, "misunderstood rather than evil." A very strong, specific set of words! I now believe there may be a bit of truth in that statement that Belos told Hunter. I believe, if anything, Philip started a fight with witches over his hatred and ended up losing to them and being killed. Perhaps Philip could have indeed killed his brother but pinned it on wild magic. And perhaps Belos was the one being lied to. Perhaps in Belos being lied to about his family being killed by "wild magic," he's now passing the lie onto Hunter (and thus carrying out even more damage). He's hellbent on destroying wild magic and witches that wield it because he truly may believe it's dangerous due to his father/uncle's lies. Philip wouldn't be above manipulating others to believe the witches are out to get him for "no reason," after all. He literally manipulated Luz and Lilith immediately upon meeting them. This could also tie into Belos apparently having visited the human realm at one point. And Philip being related to Belos could explain why Lilith felt a sense of Deja Vu from the way Philip complimented/talked to her and Luz.

Perhaps it could also stand as a parallel between Belos and Hunter to Belos and Philip. Lies and deception in a cycle. And yes, that would still mean Belos is a human! Or at least...partially. Perhaps Belos still has to use artificial magic because he is not completely a witch. Plus, he's only been Emperor for 50 years, right? Then that timeline would make perfect sense if Philip's curse somehow involved immortality (remember: immortal does not equal invincible), but perhaps Belos' doesn't for some reason? Also I just don't believe someone who's been alive for, what, 500 years or so would ONLY be Emperor for 50 years! That just seem like a long time to be building up such a rank.

I also believe Belos is afflicted with the same curse his father/uncle, Philip, was inflicted with from unknown means. Likely by "wild magic" like they say Belos' was caused by. Or at least that's what Belos was told. They both need to consume Palismans to keep it at bay. Though it is also noted it has became worse in the past few years with Palisman wood becoming scarce. The Collector may be related to this affliction carrying on to Belos, perhaps, as well. The Collector is obviously involved in Eda's curse, so why not Philip's, and also by extension Belos'? Obviously a lot is still left to debate like with Hunter being a Grimwalker, the sacrifices, and Philip's dead brother, but as of now I'd like to safely set my cards down that Belos isn't Philip, rather, afflicted with the damage Philip caused and is thus spreading it further and carrying out his father/uncle's goals and views in a way. Perhaps he got the Grimwalker stuff from Philip since we see blueprints that look like a more simplified version of the current Grimwalker blueprints that Belos owns.

If anything, I believe this little creature below is Belos. If the mask alone isn't a dead give away, then surely the hair is. The bangs droop downwards rather than point up like Philip's. And, honestly, Philip's hair doesn't look like Belos' at all. Their eyes aren't the same colors (or shapes), and their noses aren't the same shapes even after Lilith punches him and after he absorbs a Palisman. I just think the twist of Belos being Philip is TOO obvious for Dana's liking. I can DEFINITELY see them being related, however!

That's just my two cents, though. I can't add many images on mobile of comparisons of stuff and perhaps I forgot a few things, but oh well! It has also been a hot moment since I've watched the show so I may be forgetting things shown in there. It just seems...boring if a deceptive, megalomaniac Emperor against "wild magic" due to it killing his family be a weird...rude, crybaby of a 1600's British human and his dead brother. That just doesn't feel right in a fantastical setting </3.

(Almost) Every Costume Per Episode + Hümaşah Hatun’s wedding gown in 2x29

fun detail from elsewhere and elsewhen: there are hot peppers everywhere in eda’s kitchen

hmm… i wonder why…

fuck

Magnificent century : Kösem characters as minors greek deities : Nasia as Elpis.

Elpis is the spirit of Hope, daughter of Nyx and mother Pheme. She is often depicted as a young woman carrying flowers. She is the last spirit imprisoned in Pandora’s box.

This scene perfectly shows Rashta's mistakes, she doesn't realize that even if Sovieshu will make her his empress she still needs the support of the commoners because the nobility will not happily accept a runaway slave who indirectly caused the imprisonment for 3 days of Rashta's daughter. a marquis(Laura), defamed the popular Duchess of Tuania which led to her divorce, ruined Kosair's life, heir to the powerful Trovi family by lying that he pushed her (Not forgetting that Sovieshu framed him for "false noble parents ") and also the daughter of that same family is taking the place of Navier. The only thing that ensures her future position at that time is her unborn child, neither fortune nor powerful family.

Her position is extremely vulnerable, Ergi's advice is very good, having the support of the commoners will strengthen her position as empress, also given her actions already mentioned she urgently needs a very good public relations campaign, but her laziness and ignorance is very great to notice.