Teenagers who struggle with their self-identity, want to explore modern interpretations of more about Greek/Roman mythology, or want plain fun should take a look at “The Mark of Athena. It is best to read the book and search through the appendix for Greek/Roman terms that may be unfamiliar. The vocabulary in “The Mark of Athena” is bearable, as the reader can understand most of the plot without the use of the dictionary. Much like what teenagers go through now, the demigods struggle to find their identity between the world of childhood and world of adulthood. The protagonists struggle to fit in between the world of mortals and the world of gods. In “Mark of Athena,” Riordan also talks about the struggle Chase goes through in “The Mark of Athena.” The protagonists often show envy toward regular humans for their unawareness of the ‘truth,’ which is the world filled with Greek/Roman monsters and gods. Riordan tells characters’ experiences as both human and god with his amazing humor and wit. Riordan uses Greek/Roman mythology, an important aspect of Western civilization, in an awesome romantic adventure that makes readers die to know what’s going to happen to their heroes next. However, Chase manages to defeat Arachne with a weapon that was totally unexpected. Chase also has to defeat a deformed spider woman who hates children of Athena because of their mother named Arachne to retrieve the statue. While others search through Rome to find and destroy evil giants, Otis and Ephialtes (or the “Big F”), Chase goes on a solo quest to overcome her greatest fear: spiders. The work Chase has to do is no easy task, since all she can depend on are her wits and art craftsmanship. Business level: position of the firm and competition. “The Mark of Athena” looks at Annabeth Chase, the daughter of the goddess Athena, who embarks on a quest t o bring back her mother’s sacred statue, Athena Parthenos, that has been lost for over centuries. Corporate level: how should the company look like, what activities and markets. Each book focuses on a certain hero or heroes’ quest to stop Gaea from doing her evil deeds. Previous books of “The Heros of Olympus” focused on the new heroes discovering that Gaea is trying to overthrow the Olympians with her children, the giants. “The Mark of Athena” is about a group of teenagers with Olympic blood venturing to Rome on a quest to save humanity from the evil Greek earth mother, Gaea. Greek/Roman mythology itself might sound boring, with its old language and plots that often makes readers confused however, Riordan’s books might change your perspective of Greek/Roman mythology forever. Riordan’s books are full of interesting characters and gripping plot. A new Heroes of Olympus website will be launching come June 5 called GreeksVsRomans.If readers are looking for a mix of Greek/Roman mythology and the 21st century, “The Heros of Olympus” series, by Rick Riordan who is also author of the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series as well as “Kane Chronicles” trilogy, is what the readers need. The first chapter of the book can also be found on the website. Narrated by four different demigods, The Mark of Athena is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. What if he’s now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader, but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side. What more does Athena want from her?Īnnabeth’s biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find-and close- the Doors of Death. In her pocket Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving demand:Follow the Mark of Athena. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.Īnd that’s only one of her worries. With its steaming bronze dragon masthead, Leo’s fantastical creation doesn’t appear friendly. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can’t blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy-after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera-it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war.
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