Question

1. Use the description of the modern fiction series The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan to complete the activity.

The Heroes of Olympus is a five-book series focusing on teenage demigods who live in modern times and are the children of the ancient Greek and Roman gods. The seven Greek and Roman demigods must work together to leave their home camps in the United States and travel to the ancient lands in Rome and Greece. There, they must battle many enemies, especially the primordial goddess Gia, who wants to destroy the gods and the world as we know it. Once they accomplish this giant task, they return home and improve the demigod world by uniting the Greek and Roman camps in the United States.

In 3–5 sentences, explain the elements from the description that illustrate the common patterns of a hero’s journey.

Answer 1

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The Heroes of Olympus series follows the classic hero's journey by showcasing the young demigods embarking on a dangerous and transformative quest. This journey includes overcoming challenges and facing powerful enemies, such as the primordial goddess Gia, who represents the ultimate antagonist. The demigods must leave their familiar home camps and travel to foreign lands in Rome and Greece, symbolizing the hero's departure from their ordinary world. Through their battles and trials, the demigods not only save the world from destruction but also undergo personal growth and unite different factions, achieving a sense of fulfillment and closure typical of the hero's journey.