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 4–5 sentences, explain the elements from the description that illustrate the common patterns of a hero’s journey.

The Heroes of Olympus series contains several elements that illustrate the common patterns of a hero's journey. The teenage demigods must go on a quest, which is a key part of the hero's journey. They face numerous challenges and enemies along the way, which tests their strength and character. The demigods also work together as a team, showing the theme of cooperation and unity, which is often seen in hero's journeys. Lastly, they must ultimately confront a powerful villain, in this case, Gia, and overcome great odds to save the world, which is a typical goal in a hero's journey.