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    Who is Percy Jackson?
    Faiza Talukder
    Faiza Talukder
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    Percy Jackson is not from Greek mythology. He is a fictional character from the books "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" written by Rick Riordan.
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    Once I took a quiz about which god I am most like. I got Zeus. What does this mean?
    Donagan
    Donagan
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    In Greek mythology, Zeus was the most regal, most important of all the gods. He was a thunderous leader.
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    I once heard a radio program about the psychological meanings behind many of the myths, and have heard of Erdinger's book. Is it any good, as it is not stocked in a library?
    Donagan
    Donagan
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    If you're referring to Edward Edinger's "The Eternal Drama," it's available on Amazon. Edinger was a highly regarded Jungian analyst, having produced a large body of scholarly works.
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    Were can I find the Hymn of Apollo?
    Donagan
    Donagan
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    Go to PoemHunter,com, and search "Hymn of Apollo."
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    Would you recommend reading "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" for people who have just started to learn about Greek mythology?
    Billy Buttlicker
    Billy Buttlicker
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    Yes absolutely! "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" is a good read. You can also read Rick Riordan's other books that are all also about mythology, but different cultures. If you want to learn more about the gods and heroes, read "Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Goddesses" and "Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes".
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    Who was Aphrodite married to?
    Seasalt25
    Seasalt25
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    Aphrodite is married to Hephaestus, however, she has had many other lovers.
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    What is an example of a modern day rendition of Herakles?
    Seasalt25
    Seasalt25
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    One of the most well known modern day interpretations of Herakles is the Disney movie, "Hercules".
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    What does it mean if a quiz says I'm the child of Athena?
    Adwitya ojha
    Adwitya ojha
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    It suggests that you are witty and possess great intellectual skills, as Athena is the goddess of wisdom.
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    Can this formula be applied to other mythologies?
    Adwitya ojha
    Adwitya ojha
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    Yes. You would need to use different books, but it is applicable to any and all mythologies.
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