Ancient gods. Modern problems.
Alvin Svitzer writes contemporary mythic fiction that brings ancient archetypes into modern life. His work explores power, class, identity, belonging, and the myths people build around themselves.
He is the author of The Art of Killing Gods and creator of the Substack Mythic Matters.
This is not a retelling.
The Olympians still exist in the 21st century, but they are not what they were in the epic poems. Belief has eroded, systems have calicified, and the divine have adjusted to market conditions.
At the center of this story is a question:
When gods begin to lose control, who decides what replaces them?
The first seventeen chapters are available for free through Mythic Matters. The complete novel releases July 14, 2026.
The gods are still talking...you just need to know where to listen.
Mythic Matters is my Substack where I reimagine ancient myths, bringing gods, heroes, and monsters into the mess and magic of modern life. These aren’t textbook retellings. They’re what happens when divine archetypes meet therapy, tech, pop culture, and heartbreak.
If you’re into flawed deities, poetic chaos, or the sacred wrapped in sarcasm, you’re in the right place.
Come for the stories. But stay for the strange feeling that maybe—just maybe—they’re about you…
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