Hermos - A Strategy Game Based on Comparative Mythology
This is an academic project, for which i have built a game based on Comparative mythology-the study of similarities and shared themes across different mythological systems. This is a strategy and luck-based board game titled Hermos, meaning harmony. The game is designed around the interaction between Hindu and Greek mythologies, encouraging players to find balance and connections between the two systems in order to win.
Key Components
Game board, cards, dice, game pieces, and rulebook
Process
Game board
The game board is designed as a map of the mythical island Ogygia, where Calypso was exiled after siding with the Titans in Greek mythology. Drawing a parallel from Hindu mythology, it reflects the cave of Swayamprabha, where Hanuman and his vanaras were momentarily trapped. This thematic connection between the two myths served as the foundation for constructing the board.
Portal cards
10 magical cards, each showing 5 unique portal combos.
Key cards
70 cards split between two legendary heroes:
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HANUMAN – 35 cards (5 unique styles)
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ODYSSEUS – 35 cards (5 unique styles)
You’ll need both heroes’ key cards to unlock any portal
Bless cards
A stash of 70 cards with 35 quirky, one-of-a-kind effects. Some will shower you with luck, others might rain a little chaos.
Quest cards
Two mystical lands, two epic kinds of quests:
Mt. Olympus and Mt. Kailash.
With 40 unique Olympus cards and 30 from Kailash, that’s 70 adventurous tales waiting to unfold
