In the world of young adult literature, few authors have managed to weave together ancient mythology and contemporary family struggles as masterfully as Rick Riordan. Through his Camp Half-Blood Chronicles—spanning Percy Jackson & the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and The Trials of Apollo—Riordan has created a universe where teenage demigods navigate not just monsters … Continue reading Exploring Family Dynamics in the World of Demigods
Olympus
Zeus
Birth and Rise to Power Zeus, the mighty king of the gods, is one of the most prominent figures in Greek mythology. Born to the Titan Cronus and his sister-wife Rhea, Zeus was the youngest of his siblings. In a bid to prevent a prophecy that foretold his own downfall at the hands of his … Continue reading Zeus
The Confusing Middle 