# Looking for a particular myth

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**Created:** [October 12, 2009, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-myth/297995 "2009-10-12T03:38:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![graylensman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5f9b8f/32.png) [@graylensman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/graylensman)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-particular-myth/297995/1 "2009-10-12T03:38:21Z")

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I’m writing a story, and I’m in need of a mythological antecedent. The idea is this: a godlike being relinquishes his/her position in the pantheon in order to become mortal and win the love of a human.

The Little Mermaid is in the ballpark, but not quite it- the mermaid isn’t sacrificing any power.

Any suggestions? glosrfc, I’m looking at you…