Distinguishing Features: She’s really, really pretty. It’s hard to be more specific, because Aphrodite can change her appearance to become whatever you find most beautiful. The Temple of Olympian Zeus was one of the largest temples in ancient Greece and was dedicated to Zeus in recognition of his power and importance. It was constructed over a period of several centuries, beginning in the 6th century BCE and continuing until the 2nd century CE. In Greek mythology, Daedalus was a renowned inventor and craftsman who was famous for his ability to create complex and intricate machines and devices. He was the son of the god Hephaestus and was said to have been the first person to invent and use sails for ships. Daedalus is best known for building the Labyrinth on the island of Crete, which was used to contain the Minotaur, a monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man. Then: Demeter was one of the quieter goddess. As long as the crops were growing and the farmers were happy, Demeter was content. But don’t underestimate her importance. If you wanted to eat, you had to make sure you kept on Demeter’s good side. When Hades stole her daughter Persephone, Demeter stopped all plants from growing, and people started starving. Hard to make a cheeseburger with no grain for bread and no grass for the cows. Hey, girl," he said, wiggling his eyebrows. "You must be the riptide, 'cause you sweep me off my feet."

In Greek mythology, the Moirai were depicted as three women who controlled the thread of life, determining when it was spun, measured, and cut. Clotho spun the thread of life, Lachesis measured it, and Atropos cut it. Together, they determined the destiny of every mortal and god. Then: Hecate was a goddess to be feared. The Greeks and Romans respected her power, but didn’t usually worship her. She was the goddess of dark and unknown forces, and the fact that she had three different forms meant you never knew whether she would be a good cop or a bad cop. It was best just to steer clear! Then: Janus was one of the most important Roman gods. January, the beginning month of the year, was named after him. It’s said that Janus showed Saturn hospitality when he fled to Italy after the Titan war, so Saturn gave Janus the power to see both the past and the future. Twice the faces. Twice the fun! Gee, thanks, Saturn. Super gift. The metaphysical concept of a monotheistic God was briefly mentioned in The Lightning Thief and The House of Hades. The Devil is briefly mentioned in the latter book as well.As a demigod, Percy is part of a world filled with gods, monsters, and magic, all drawn from Greek mythology. Throughout the series, Percy must navigate the dangerous world of the gods and monsters, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. The Lernean Hydra was a monstrous serpent-like creature with multiple heads, usually depicted as nine, although the number varies in different accounts. It was said to reside in the swamps near the ancient city of Lerna, and its blood was said to be a deadly poison. Cynocephali | Gorgon | Gryphon | Harpy | Basilisk | Lycanthrope | Gegeines | Cyclops | Katobleps | Unicorn | Giant Eagle | Ichthyocentaur | Satyr/Faun | Storm Spirit | Laistrygonian Giant | Lares

Artemis hated men ever since she was born. She came out first and helped deliver Apollo, that's why she was called the childbirth goddess with Eileithyia. Upon seeing his daughter, Zeus gave her any wish. She chose to be a maiden forever and to have many followers. She got her bow and arrow from the Cyclopes, Pan gave her her hunting dogs, and finally, she gathered her followers, including Britomartis who helped catch the Ceryneian Hind.The Argo was built by Argus with the help of the goddess Athena and was manned by a crew of heroes, including Jason, Heracles, and Orpheus. The ship was said to possess magical powers, and was able to navigate through treacherous waters and overcome dangerous obstacles on its journey to Colchis. He is a demigod, meaning that he is half-human and half-god, specifically the son of the Greek god Poseidon and a mortal mother. Then: Apollo was into everything, from music to medicine, probably because he thought he was better at everything than anyone else. When the old sun god Helios retired, Apollo took over that job too, though he was mostly thought of as the god of poetry and music. Apollo didn’t take criticism well. One time he asked King Midas to judge a contest between him and Pan, and when Midas decided Pan’s music was better, Apollo gave the king donkey ears. The lesson: if someone asks your opinion, think carefully before you answer. Now: You’re likely to spot Athena at an American university, sitting in on lectures about military history or technology. She favors people who invent useful things, and will sometimes appear to reward them with magical gifts or bits of useful advice (like next week’s lottery numbers). So start working on that revolutionary new bread slicer!

We learn almost every thing there is to know about the Greek gods and goddesses. The way the story is conveyed is entertaining and humorous. Come on! This was written by ‘Percy’! I would not expect anything less.In Greek mythology, Delphi was said to be the center of the world, marked by the omphalos, a stone that was believed to represent the navel of the earth. The Oracle of Delphi was located in a temple dedicated to the god Apollo, who was associated with prophecy and healing. Jupiter | Juno | Neptune | Pluto | Mars | Minerva | Ceres | Lupa | Bellona | Fortuna | Janus | Terminus | Vulcan | Mercury | Apollo (Roman) | Diana | Venus | Bacchus | Pomona | Aquilon | Hercules | Cupid | Auster | Favonius | Letus | Victoria

According to the myth, the Minotaur was born from the union of Pasiphae, the queen of Crete, and a beautiful white bull. Poseidon sent the white bull to Pasiphaë's husband King Minos for him to sacrifice in his honor, but King Minos did not sacrifice the bull because he saw that the bull had the most beautiful fur that he has ever seen and let the bull live. Gods also have the ability to kill lesser beings with just a thought, as mentioned many times throughout the series. For example, Percy was afraid to fight Kronos in the Olympian Throne Room as he feared the gods might instantly blast him into pieces if he stepped on their thrones despite him having the Curse of Achilles. However, it is unknown why the gods have never used this power before, especially when fighting demigods. Furthermore, in Greece, there were places where young men could receive physical and mental training to prepare for military service. The most famous of these was the agoge, a rigorous education and training program for young Spartan males. The agoge emphasized discipline, physical fitness, and military training, and aimed to produce strong and capable warriors who were willing to sacrifice their lives for Sparta.The Cyclopes' close relationship with Percy and their willingness to help him despite their reputation as fierce and dangerous creatures also reflects the value of loyalty and friendship in Greek mythology. Laistrygonian Giants And incest! Zeus married his sister, Hera; Hades married his niece; Poseiden bumped uglies with his sister... the gods make Game of Throne look tame. I adored this book. The whole ‘Greek gods’ thing is simplified here. This book is really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really AWESOME!