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Schools start monster count (the history teacher still not sure what type!) Wish me luck!

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Schools start monster count (the history teacher still not sure what type!) Wish me luck!

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Tell us about the Monsters you saw this season -- and where you found them!

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Tell us about the Monsters you saw this season -- and where you found them!

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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 12: Arachne and Other Spider-Folk | Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast

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In the final episode of our Misunderstood Monsters season, we explore the story of Arachne: It’s usually presented as one of hubris: a cautionary tale against pride. But can we revisit her story in the light of our Misunderstood Monsters theme? We’ll also meet some other spider-folk from across the world, including West Africa, the American Southwest, and Japan, and we’ll wrap up the Gauntlet of the Gorgon with a look at how Medusa is having a real moment in modern book publishing.
Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board!
All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.
Transcript for Episode 12
If you’d like to submit something creative you’ve done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian’s permission!). Stuff to Read: Medusa Middle Grade novels: Medusa and The Gods’ Revenge by Katharine Marsh
Young Adult novel: Medusa by Jessie Burton
Adult novels: Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes, Medusa by Nataly Gruender and I, Medusa by Ayana Gray
Book Riot: Medusa: The Gorgon’s Story Adapted 4 Ways
How ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Changes the Book’s Medusa Myth Arachne: On Mythopedia and World History Encyclopedia
Madeline Miller: Myth of the Week: Arachne
Quotes from original Greek and Latin sources (translated to English) from THEOI Anansi: Myth Matters: A World without Stories and the Trickster Anansi
All Stories are Anansi’s Other Spiderfolk: Neith: The Goddess Who Created the World
Wisdom, War, and Weaving: The Egyptian Spider Goddess
The Native American Story of Spider Woman: A Journey of Discovery
World History Encyclopedia: Iktomi Tales
Yokai.com: Jorogumo Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube playlist for this episode!

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OMG poltheymus and Fenrir were so nice and relatable. hope they come back! what was your fav monster?

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After this summer, we definitely need to update our files!

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On the message board, we’ve been asking the question: Do they deserve to be a monster? This assumes that being a monster is a punishment. Think about if this happened: What if one day a god came to you and gave you immortality, fame, power beyond that of any regular mortal? When it’s phrased that way being a monster seems great. On the other hand, monsters are generally portrayed as villains. However, most great villains have something worthy of respect, like genius strategies, incredible powers, successful management of large groups. Though villains are evil, most have something that makes them worthy adversaries of mighty heroes. Not saying that power is worth being infamous (whether that is deserved or not), but still there are bright sides to being a monster, which maybe monsters should consider before seeking revenge on the gods who made them a monster. ( of course there are plenty of bad sides and I’m not saying being a monster is good.

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CASS SAVE THIS THERORY BOARD IT MAKES ME HAPPY!!!!!!

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Me child of Athena descendent of 1 Hades

2 Apollo 3 Hephaestus 4 Hermes 5 Loki not all one after like loki is my greatx12(ish)grandfather also Im perity sure there is sum diety of rebelion in there also but I cant be sure!

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Myths & Muses S3E11: El Chupacabra and Other Cryptids!

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Myths & Muses S3E11: El Chupacabra and Other Cryptids!

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It's the penultimate episode! Demigods, who is your favorite local cryptid?

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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 11: El Chupacabra and Other Cryptids | Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast

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Our feature monster for this episode is that curiosity of the Caribbean – and other regions across Central America and the American Southwest – El Chupacabra. We’ll explore its relatively recent identification and its potential mythological roots in Taino and Aztec stories. We’ll also introduce a few other cryptids of the Americas!
Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board!
All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.
Transcript for Episode 11
If you’d like to submit something creative you’ve done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian’s permission!). Stuff to Read: El Chupacabra American Natural History Museum: Modern Myths
How Stuff Works: El Chupacabra: Legend, Sightings & Facts National Geographic: Chasing chupacabras? You may find something even more extraordinary here. Xolotl: Xolotl: Aztec God for the Motion of Life
X is for Xolotl (Folktales of Endangered Species) Cryptids: Cryptids of North America
Map of Cryptids in America
Squonkapalooza Festival Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube playlist for this episode!
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I have been petrified by medusa now a total of 3 times. IT SUCKS! you get itchyyyyyyyy. and half the camp has to revive you! (also was petrified by medusa infront of your mom Athena it's embarissing!) also can we form the "were glad arachnee and Athena are now on good-ish terms" club?

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soooooo, if your a very observent porson you will see that I havent posted anything new for a while it was because I was in the Galapogos! (saw many cool animals including a blue whale!!)

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And also the Mesopotamian Bull of Heaven and the Irish Cattle Raid of Cooley!

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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 10: The Minotaur and Other Bulls | Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast

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The Minotaur is a total icon, one of the fiercest and most well-known monsters in Greek mythology. So what’s his story? We’ll explore it, plus meet some astonishing bovines from other cultures, such as the Mesopotamian Bull of Heaven and Donn Cuailnge, the bull at the center of Irish mythology’s greatest battle.
Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board!
All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.
Transcript for Episode 10
If you’d like to submit something creative you’ve done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian’s permission!). Stuff to Read: The Minotaur On Mythopedia and World History Encyclopedia
Quotes from original Greek and Roman sources (translated to English!)
Theseus and the Minotaur: More than a Myth?
Ashmolean Museum: Myths of the Labyrinth
The Labyrinth Society The Bull of Heaven From World History Encyclopedia
From The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet VI The Cattle Raid of Cooley An Táin Bó Cúailnge: Ireland’s National Epic
Irish Road Trip: The Legend of the Cattle Raid of Cooley
On Mythopedia: Cu Chulainn
English translation of “The Combat of Ferdiad and Cuchulain” from An Táin Bó Cúailnge Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube playlist for this episode!

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Fenrir was getting hunted by the Wild Hunt, led by Arawn, and when the camp counselors said no to joining the wild hunt: they got turned into dogs (my counselor scariest of all). Then on quest day we had to fight the hunting hounds of Arawn & Arawn himself! Then we played games against them, including trivia, where I got the answer no one else could get, army of Helhiem, with Hella, and of course Simon says! In the final battle when we caught Arawn they went around asking people what we should do with him, and I had already made a contract for him, but when I wanted to be his {paid} intern Hellla said she could be my boss! As for trivia during the Olympics, when they didn’t know the answer they looked at me! I got the bonus question and freaked everybody out when I told them Loki was Sleipnir’s mother!

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can't wait for monday! first week of my second year coming up! son of zeus

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can't wait for monday! first week of my second year coming up! son of zeus

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Should I decorate my whole sword or just the handle?

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Solve this: O h g o s h a c r e a t u r e ! ! ! !

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Solve this: O h g o s h a c r e a t u r e ! ! ! !

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See if you can solve this (I put lots of long clues too)

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O h g o s h a c r e a t u r e ! ! ! ! | Connections+

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Misunderstood Monsters Special Episode: An Interview with Rob Rokicki

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Misunderstood Monsters Special Episode: An Interview with Rob Rokicki

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We're interviewing Rob Rokicki, who you listeners might know from The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. He's also behind Monstersongs, a synthesis of art, music, and performance that is right in line with our summer theme of Misunderstood Monsters. Listen as he discusses the stories that inspire him, the heart that goes into his work, and his own memories of summer camp.

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Misunderstood Monsters Special Episode: An Interview with Rob Rokicki | Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast

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It’s a very special bonus episode of Myths & Muses! We’re interviewing Rob Rokicki, who you listeners might know from The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. He’s also behind Monstersongs, a synthesis of art, music, and performance that is right in line with our summer theme of Misunderstood Monsters. Listen as he discusses the stories that inspire him, the heart that goes into his work, and his own memories of summer camp.
About Our Guest: Rob Rokicki is a New York based writer and composer/lyricist whose songs “live at that perfect intersection of musical theatre and radio rock” (Adam Gwon). Rob wrote the music, lyrics and co-orchestrated the Broadway show The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (book by Joe Tracz). The show was nominated for Lortel, Off-Broadway Alliance, and three Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, before touring across North America. The original cast recording had the highest pre-sale in Broadway Records history and the show is licensed globally.

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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 9: Bigfoot and Other Hairy Creatures

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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 9: Bigfoot and Other Hairy Creatures

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Meet some hairy hominids from all across the world!

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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 9: Bigfoot and Other Hairy Creatures | Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast

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Our feature monster for this episode is that hairy hide-and-seek champion of the cryptids: Bigfoot. We’ll also look at some of his possible origins in the tales of Indigenous North Americans, as well as the tradition of the “wild man” in China, Roman mythology, medieval Europe, and Scottish folklore. And we’ll learn a little more about Enkidu, the companion of Gilgamesh in Mesopotamian mythology.
Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board!
All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.
Transcript for Episode 9
If you’d like to submit something creative you’ve done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian’s permission!). Stuff to Read: Bigfoot How the Bigfoot Legend Began
Bigfoot Was Investigated by the FBI. Here’s What They Found
BFRO Geographical Database of Bigfoot Sightings & Reports Before Bigfoot: BBC: The true origins of Sasquatch
American Museum of Natural History: Beyond Bigfoot
World History Encyclopedia: Tsul’kălû’, The Slant-Eyed Giant Enkidu and Gilgamesh: World History Encyclopedia: Gilgamesh
The Chinese Yeren
Wild Men of the Ancient World: Legends Across the Globe Tell of a Humanoid Beast – Are They Real?
Am Fear Liath Mor Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube playlist for this episode!

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So I just got finished camp Jupiter DC and does anybody else have rights of Rome? Or we also have a book of shadows and the book of Thoth anybody else?

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What do the camp tarturus t-shirts look like?

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What do the camp tarturus t-shirts look like?

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After defeating the nine tailed fox i thought all of the monsters would be bad, but polyphemus was bullied and we heped him stand up to his family. Mothman was being framed and chased by the women in black. Medusa hevily emphisised that she was confused why we all supported polyphemus if he was the big scary monster.

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I just really want to know about some more Aztec myths

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I’m making this longsword from monster hunter out of foam and pfc (yes, pfc. Prometheus forged cores.) I have a couple of problems that I need help with. For any mechanical or Google search reasons, assume I am making a LARP weapon.

What kind of foam do I use? Right now I’m thinking those foam pit blocks.

How do I stop the core from wobbling around when I swing it because it is so long?

Thank you for your help

-Legacy

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I love to read, I like to read and watch fight scenes , I like to tell fictional people what they’re doing wrong, I like creativity, I like reading, I like scaring people, I like hiding in the shadows, I like foxes (especially 9-tailed ones), I like owls, I love to read, I like leopards, I like to swim and I like climbing. Who do you think my godly parent is? HELP

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I love greek gods and goddesses I read about them every day. I like the greek story about baby Hermes becas he is funny when he is bad. I also like the story about Marsyas the satyr. The story is gross but it is fascinating .

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CHB RVA has been hoping to get on Medusa's good side by making a crown not just for the Gorgoneion head, but for each of her snakes!

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So question… Medusa, how did you choose all these monsters, and why is the “surprise” so important, is it a magic item, or a weapon, or even a friend to help us? I know you won’t tell us because it’s a surprise but could give us a small hint please?

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How are we going to be claimed, like if I were a child of Aphrodite would I become beautiful, or if I were the child of Poseidon would I have a glowing hologram of a trident? So confused.

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So... FIRST WEEK DONE that willy nine tailed fox got roasted to ashes by me and the Hermes cabin!!! Us and Jupiter and daring girls at chb Brooklyn were all allied and we were allowed to use custom weapons at the final fight!!! (also WE-the Hermes cabin- won the Olympics!!!)

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Sooooooooooo hi. I just wanted to show you guys my sword. The tape’s peeling, so my toe is pushing down the glue to dry. And no, my carpet is fake, not real sheepskin.

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My first week of camp is today, I’m so ready to show blatant disregard for my safety and run around with a sword!!

Also, does anyone else have a theory that Nessie might not be an opponent in this case? Because in most myths I’ve seen she tries to avoid humans (and in turn I’m sure demigods as well) and doesn’t typically attack.

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Sooooooooooo hi. I went to Camp Mythik this week, and we encountered Camp Tartarus because they double booked. And I really wanted one of their tshirts. And there was one laying around. But it was given to Medusa (er, more like her rock head, but anyway). So I talked to a councilor who spoke rock. And I asked “Can I have your shirt?” “No.” “If you decide to give it away, can I have it?” “Perhaps.” But I left yesterday, and no shirt left with me :( anyone know where to get one lol or even better, Medusa, can I have your shirt now?

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Sooooooooo hi. Again. I’m The Unclaimed Kid. I just have an account now. Of course every now and then I’ll be too lazy to sign in and I’ll just name the guest account The Unclaimed Kid. But for now, I’m using my gamertag/all my account names as my profile name. Yay

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So,um if anyone can complete this one withought infinity lives or multiple attempts, you own my sol. (MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA-coughf)

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Meet the mysterious Mothman -- and some other creatures who might either bring or predict ill luck!

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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 8: Mothman and Other Harbingers of Doom | Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast

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Our feature monster this week is one whose stories are spun out of urban legends, making him a more recent addition to the monster roster. It’s time to talk about the mysterious Mothman. And while we’re at it, we’ll meet some other mythological figures of fate, destiny, and bad luck from Greek, Celtic, and Germanic mythologies.
Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board!
All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.
Transcript for Episode 8
If you’d like to submit something creative you’ve done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian’s permission!). Stuff to Read: Mothman: Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage: An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia Paranormal West Virginia: The Legend of Mothman
The Mothman Festival Banshee: Irish Myths: What Is a Banshee? The Mythic Origins of Ireland’s Most Infamous Shrieking Spirit The Irish Post: Exploring Irish Mythology: The Banshee
History Cooperative: The Banshee Spectral Dogs:
6 Folktales about Black Dogs
Britain’s Black Dog Legends – 7 Spooky Canines & Hellhounds
‘They called them the demon dogs’- the Cwn Annwn, Welsh Hounds of Hell Wild Hunt: Norse Mythology: The Wild Hunt History Today: The Wild Hunt of Odin Monster of the Week: The Wild Hunt Moros: At THEOI and Olympoi Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube Playlist for this episode!

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Can't wait for camp!

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Medusa, who’s your favorite “monster” friend?

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Medusa, who’s your favorite “monster” friend?

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Aren't the heroes in most stories worse than the monsters? Example: The Minotaur- being forced against it's will to be trapped in a labyrinth- Theseus, who decided to help his friend kidnap Persephone and who abandoned Ariadne on an island.

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P.S I want to join so can you edit the ‘snake club’ post so Cats4ever is in???

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I love cats, arts and crafts,  writing and animals. Who do you think my godly parent is??? 

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I love cats, arts and crafts,  writing and animals. Who do you think my godly parent is??? 

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Hi im excited to see you guys in camp!

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Just as an experiment, and to be kind. Hi, how are you guys?

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Just as an experiment, and to be kind. Hi, how are you guys?

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I ALSO made Norse runes but they’re clay+cardboard

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I ALSO made Norse runes but they’re clay+cardboard

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And I wrote what my runes said in Norse runes so ONLY I can read it because I can kinda read Norse runes, after all I’m a son of Loki.

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I used the instructions on the camp website to do the at home forge projects. Should I bring the helmet and shield I made to camp?

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I like Greek and Roman plus Greek are tied.

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Hi I know this isnt really related, but does anyone here read webcomics/webtoons?? There's one that I read with a muse (thats greek right? if im wrong im sorry!!) but I love hearing about other favorites and i really need recommendations!!!!!

ALSO! I'm a HUGe bookworm (i u couldnt tell by the name) and so if u come accross this plspslspls leave ur favorite book aand if u feel like it a recommendation ! I love hearing about whayt others are reading!!

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Mine is the one about part lion creatures, because I love cats more than anything.

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The version of the myth of Perseus were Perseus rides Pegasus to Medusa’s lair is totally wrong.

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The version of the myth of Perseus were Perseus rides Pegasus to Medusa’s lair is totally wrong.

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It’s wrong because Pegasus was born from Medusa’s blood when Perseus chopped of Medusa’s head and how could Perseus ride Pegasus if Pegasus hadn’t been born yet???!!!

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Greek Mythology

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Mythical horse

Pegasus ( Greek: Πήγασος, Pḗgasos; Latin: Pegasus, Pegasos) is a mythical winged divine horse, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. Usually depicted as pure white, Pegasus is the offspring of the Olympian god Poseidon. He was foaled by the Gorgon Medusa upon her death, when the hero Perseus decapitated her. Pegasus is the brother of Chrysaor and the uncle of Geryon.

Pegasus was caught by the Greek hero Bellerophon, near the fountain Peirene, with the help of Athena and Poseidon. Pegasus allowed Bellerophon to ride him in order to defeat the monstrous Chimera, which led to many other exploits. Bellerophon later fell from the winged horse's back while trying to reach Mount Olympus. Afterwards, Zeus transformed Pegasus into the eponymous constellation.

The poet Hesiod presents a folk etymology of the name Pegasus as derived from πηγή pēgē 'spring, well', referring to "the pegai of Okeanos, where he was born."

A proposed etymology of the name is Luwian pihassas 'lightning', and Pihassassi, a local Luwian- Hittite name in southern Cilicia of a weather god represented with thunder and lightning. The proponents of this etymology adduce Pegasus' role, reported as early as Hesiod, as the bringer of thunderbolts to Zeus. It was first suggested in 1952 and remains widely accepted, but Robin Lane Fox (2009) has criticized it as implausible.

Michael Brown, who has been studying ancient and medieval Greek poetry in the context of the Greek-North European dialogue, and has concluded from it that the word Pegasus is a pre-Celtic-PIE word, one which did not evolve into one of the numerous common names listed in both Greek and Western languages. This is discussed further in "Linguistics and Classical Theology," by William S. R. Miller, which is based on his work with Charles F. G. Osterhaus's analysis of the word and its relationships to Greek and Italian. The relationship of "Pegasus" to "Cyrillic" is discussed further in his Phrygian Monikers and the Naming of Greek Pronunciation "Cyrillic or Pene-Orthogyrin" and "Pegasus" as an Early Semitic construct.

According to legend, everywhere the winged horse struck his hoof to the earth, an inspiring water spring burst forth. One of these springs was upon the Muses' Mount Helicon, the Hippocrene ("horse spring"), opened, Antoninus Liberalis suggested, at the behest of Poseidon to prevent the mountain swelling with rapture at the song of the Muses; another was at Troezen. Hesiod relates how Pegasus was peacefully drinking from a spring when the hero Bellerophon captured him. Hesiod also says Pegasus carried thunderbolts for Zeus.

There are several versions of the birth of the winged stallion and his brother Chrysaor in the far distant place at the edge of Earth, Hesiod's "springs of Oceanus, which encircles the inhabited earth, where Perseus found Medusa:

One is that they sprang from the blood issuing from Medusa's neck as Perseus was beheading her, similar to the manner in which Athena was born from the head of Zeus. In another version, when Perseus beheaded Medusa, they were born of the Earth, fed by the Gorgon's blood. A variation of this story holds that they were formed from the mingling of Medusa's blood, pain and sea foam, implying that Poseidon had involvement in their making. The last version bears resemblance to Hesiod's account of the birth of Aphrodite from the foam created when Uranus's severed genitals were cast into the sea by Cronus.

Pegasus aided the hero Bellerophon in his fight against the Chimera. There are varying tales about how Bellerophon found Pegasus; the most common being that the hero was told by Polyeidos to sleep in the temple of Athena, where the goddess visited him in the night and presented him with a golden bridle. The next morning, still clutching the bridle, Bellerophon found Pegasus drinking at the Pierian spring, caught him and eventually tamed him.

Michaud's Biographie universelle relates that when Pegasus was born, he flew to where thunder and lightning are released. Then, according to certain versions of the myth, Athena tamed him and gave him to Perseus, who flew to Ethiopia to help Andromeda.

Pegasus and Athena left Bellerophon and continued to Olympus where he was stabled with Zeus' other steeds, and was given the task of carrying Zeus' thunderbolts, along with other members of his entourage, his attendants/ handmaidens/ shield bearers/ shieldmaidens, Astrape and Bronte. Because of his years of faithful service to Zeus, Pegasus was later honoured with transformation into a constellation. On the day of his catasterism, when Zeus transformed him into a constellation, a single feather fell to the earth near the city of Tarsus.

In heraldry

The pegasus became a common element in British heraldry, appearing chiefly as a supporter or a crest. Pegasi may also appear upon escutcheons, although this is rare. A pegasus rampant is featured on the arms of the Inner Temple, while those of the Richardson family contain a rare depiction of a pegasus sejant.

World War II

During World War II, the silhouetted image of Bellerophon the warrior, mounted on the winged Pegasus, was adopted by the United Kingdom's newly raised parachute troops in 1941 as their upper sleeve insignia. The image clearly symbolized a warrior arriving at a battle by air, the same tactics used by paratroopers. The square upper-sleeve insignia comprised Bellerophon/Pegasus in light blue on a maroon background. One source suggests that the insignia was designed by famous English novelist Daphne du Maurier, who was wife of the commander of the 1st Airborne Division (and later the expanded British Airborne Forces), General Frederick "Boy" Browning. According to the British Army Website, the insignia was designed by the celebrated East Anglian painter Major Edward Seago in May 1942. The maroon background on the insignia was later used again by the Airborne Forces when they adopted the famous maroon beret in Summer 1942. The beret was the origin of the German nickname for British airborne troops, the Red Devils. Today's Parachute Regiment carries on the maroon beret tradition. The selection process for the elite Parachute Regiment is called Pegasus Company (often abbreviated to "P Company"). In 2015 it was announced that the units of 16 Air Assault Brigade would once again use the Pegasus insignia after a 15-year hiatus.

During the airborne phase of the Normandy invasion on the night of 5-6 June 1944, British 6th Airborne Division captured all its key objectives in advance of the seaborne assault, including the capture and holding at all costs of a vital bridge over the Caen Canal, near Ouistreham. In memory of their tenacity, the bridge has been known ever since as Pegasus Bridge.

The Tuscan National Liberation Committee during the German occupation of Italy also had a Pegasus as its emblem. The winged horse is still featured on the Tuscan flag and coat of arms.

In popular culture

The winged horse has provided an instantly recognizable corporate logo or emblem of inspiration. Ecuador launched its weather satellite, named Pegaso ( pronounced , Pegasus in Spanish), on 26 April 2013 but it was damaged by Russian space debris. Pegasus Airlines (Turkish: Pegasus Hava Taşımacılığı A.Ş.) is a low-cost airline headquartered in the Kurtköy area of Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey. Mobil Oil has had a Pegasus as its company logo since its affiliation with Magnolia Petroleum Company in the 1930s.

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Grouping Greek Mythology Sub grouping Mythical horse Pegasus ( Greek: Πήγασος, Pḗgasos; Latin: Pegasus, Pegasos) is a mythical winged divine horse, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. Usually depicted as pure white, Pegasus is the offspring of the Olympian god Poseidon.

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This is my theory board.

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Why hasn’t any monsters except Medusa posted anything on the message board. They probably have some thoughts about the gauntlet of gorgons. It feels like Medusa is hiding things from us.

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im planning to bring my cassette player and burn a few cassettes so we can listen to music during our downtime without using our phones! if you have any song requests, please comment under this post! my only rules are no curse words and no brain rot. PLEASE no brain rot. i still have the sweet amir song from last year stuck in my head. -Child of Hecate, Intern of Apollo :]

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This is my first year and based on what people were saying about naming and decorating swords, I guessed that we were supposed to decorate our swords prior to camp, so decorated my sword. Recently I saw something on last year’s theory board saying swords would be decorated at camp. I don’t think I can undecorate the sword without damaging it. What should I do?

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Guess who was in Hadestown this Spring!!!!!!!!!!!

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Guess who was in Hadestown this Spring!!!!!!!!!!!

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it was me

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we heart monsters (some of them anyway):)

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If you agree with the snake club cause, you can join!

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If you agree with the snake club cause, you can join!

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the snake club mission is to show that in stories about "monsters" there is always another perspective!

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HADES CABIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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S3E7 of Myths & Muses features our Monster Madness bracket winner: Nessie!

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S3E7 of Myths & Muses features our Monster Madness bracket winner: Nessie!

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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 7: The Loch Ness Monster & Other Creatures of the Water | Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast

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Our feature story in this episode takes us to the Highlands of Scotland, where we’ll meet the elusive Loch Ness Monster, AKA Nessie. We’ll also learn about some other Nessie-like creatures across the world, and some different water-dwelling creatures in the British Isles, Scandinavia, and western and central Africa.
Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board!
All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.
Transcript for Episode 7
If you’d like to submit something creative you’ve done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian’s permission!). The “Surgeon’s Photograph”: Stuff to Read: Nessie: Visit Inverness: The Loch Ness Monster
History Channel: The First Sighting of the Loch Ness Monster
NPR: 55-year-old camera set up to track the Loch Ness monster found in Scotland
The Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register
The Loch Ness Centre Kelpies: Historic UK: The Kelpie
Ancient Myth in Modern Art
Folklore of Scotland: Kelpies Jormungandr and the Kraken Jormungandr at World History Encyclopedia
Jormungandr: The Midgard Serpent in Norse Mythology
Ancient Origins: Jörmungandr: The Misunderstood Midgard Serpent of Norse Mythology
Sea monsters and their inspiration: serpents, mermaids, the kraken and more Ninki Nanka Gambian Folktales: The Ninki Nanka
BBC: The Hunt for Gambia’s Mythical Dragon
CNN: Here be monsters: The search for Africa’s mythical beasts
Coffee and Creatures: It’s Hard to Keep Things Straight With the Ninki-Nanka Mokele Mbembe Cryptid Archives: Mokole-Mbembe
Sightings Of The Legendary Mokele-Mbembe “Dinosaur” Of The Congo Are Increasing. What Is Going On?
How Stuff Works: Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa’s Mythical River Monster Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube Playlist for this episode!

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Here’s what I found based on references in the monster files.

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Here’s what I found based on references in the monster files.

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I edited to include theory on Nine-Tailed Fox being in Egypt.

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One last connection, this one is pretty hard. (Or I am trying to intimidate you)

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One last connection, this one is pretty hard. (Or I am trying to intimidate you)

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Guys why did I choose this name, you find out. https://connectionsplus.io/game/N1eWyV

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Play 4/2=2, a community created Connections game on Connections Plus. When you’re done, play the full NYT Connections archive and create custom Connections games! Connections+ is the ultimate site for Connections fans.

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Why did they fear Fenrir if he never threatened Asgard nor did he threaten the world until they bound him to a island?

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In the championship voting round Cass said that she did not know Medusa would come in, so others could as well, in reply to Child of Hecate, Intern of Apollo. I heard kids wanted Kappas, Nagas, and makara’s. Now we know Medusa is taking risk inviting tough demigods, some with a grudge, so a par for her. So hypothetically she or the angry kids (or just curious kids who want to look) could have a guard makara. Chant for makara‘s if you want safety, in water and land. Now Kappas have a big weakness, so we can get creative to defeating them. They would add more of a walking underwater challenge, Nessie goes out into the water usually, though the kappa makes us think and add more risk to them. Chant for Kappas for strength and smarts. Now for the nagas, the nagas aren‘t bad they just guard their treasure. Possibly that might make a nice side quest. Then you can really communicate with them because they are more human than Nessie and you might be able to figure out about the underwater notes. Chant nagas for discovery! Facts on these creatures. Kappas love cucumbers, and they have supernatural powers which rely on the water on their bowl on their head, also what they do is a result of growing up thinking humans are bad: cannot say, Iris filter, they like to trick humans into the water. Makara’s are protectors of people and the mount (or vehicle) of the Indian goddess of rivers Ganga. They love to help people and they draw them for protection on Indian temples.

Nagas are sweet underwater people, like us if you go to deep in their home they get mad, really mad, they also are servants of river gods, nothing else about them.

I only see Asian creatures.

What about the friendly Shamir, builder, worm, and friend of king Solomon, all in one. I would love to here other creatures below

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After I got infinite lives I decided to make this hard one for you. P.S. you guys asked for it, also infinite lives are bad

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Revenge of (fill enemy name here) | Connections+

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Play Revenge of (fill enemy name here), a community created Connections game on Connections Plus. When you’re done, play the full NYT Connections archive and create custom Connections games! Connections+ is the ultimate site for Connections fans.

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Another on because of the incresing demand for one (rabbit Undercover)

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Another on because of the incresing demand for one (rabbit Undercover)

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Play Myth, a community created Connections game on Connections Plus. When you’re done, play the full NYT Connections archive and create custom Connections games! Connections+ is the ultimate site for Connections fans.

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Play mythic pallet, a community created Connections game on Connections Plus. When you’re done, play the full NYT Connections archive and create custom Connections games! Connections+ is the ultimate site for Connections fans.

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After the Greeks conquered Crete the Minotaur came from Crete. What if the Minotaur was a god of Crete? Then the Greeks came up with the idea of the Minotaur’s origin story. And when the Greeks conquered Crete the Minotaur became angry. Then a weird story like this: the Minotaur was trapped by Dedalus and the story is what we know now just not much of Minos. Plus his true name is Asterion, the Minotaur is his MONSTER name. Plus Chinese myths have gods from Hindu myths

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This one's for you, Snake Club!

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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 6: The Hydra and Other Serpents | Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast

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In this episode, it’s time to meet some slithering serpentine monsters! We start with the many-headed Hydra, who had the misfortune to be one of Heracles’s many targets, but who got the consolation prize of becoming a constellation. Then we’ll look at that constellation’s story in Mesopotamian mythology and we’ll meet an eight-headed serpent-dragon from Japanese mythology.
Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board!
All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.
Transcript for Episode 6
If you’d like to submit something creative you’ve done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian’s permission!). Stuff to Read: Hydra: At Mythopedia and Perseus at Tufts
Original Greek literature quotes about the Hydra Bašmu & Ninurta: More on Bašmu
Ninurta at World History Encyclopedia
Enki and Enlil Yamata no Orochi: From yokai.com
The Eight-Headed Eight-Tailed Serpent Stuff to Watch: Check out our curated Youtube playlist for this episode!

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It is a black sword with a white skeletal design! (Son of Athena legacy of hades!)

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schistís spondylikís stílis (Spine cleaver)

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The chances of anything boring happening this year are about as slim as this baby turtle flying. (About 50-50, since the little dude's trying so hard and turtles are my favorite animal along with wolves and frogs. But seriously guys, I think it'll be pretty interesting this year... GO LITTLE TURTLE!)

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Medusa and Friends… or more like just Medusa

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Medusa and Friends… or more like just Medusa

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We’ve heard a lot from you, Medusa, but when will we hear from your “friends”? I love Fenrir, because I love the funny stories of Loki, so I’d love to hear from him sometime. Or Nessie. Or- I’ll stop here, you know? But for real, I’d love to hear from them. If they have reception at the bottom of Loch Ness or the island of Lyngvi.

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Hi. Well shout out to son of Athena because when he gave his connections I did it and I created my own: https://connectionsplus.io/game/mP5S5i

Also I am new here. Anything you guys recommend?

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Play Four sides of a myth, a community created Connections game on Connections Plus. When you’re done, play the full NYT Connections archive and create custom Connections games! Connections+ is the ultimate site for Connections fans.

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So, can we discus the "monsters" INTRUDIDING OUR COMUNICATION 

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So, can we discus the "monsters" INTRUDIDING OUR COMUNICATION 

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As we all know as a son of Athena I'm worried about strategy and I think its a security breach to have our important documents open for browsing!! Cass is there some way to filter out the important stuff from Medusa and other so called "monsters"!

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snake club I kind of agree with you because I like the environment, but monsters have provided unnecessary death, which disrupts the balance of the food chain. Snakes are cute, but monsters may be deadly because they swallow demigods. Anyone who signed up for this camp is a demigod so you have a chance of being eaten by a monster. Negotiating with Medusa may help us survive the gauntlet of Gorgons. What if the gift is Pandora’s Box and we open it? Well that just means Zeus inspired Medusa. Is Medusa Pro snake club? Monsters are misunderstood like the wolves having a bad reputation. They actually are just normal creatures. What is Medusa up to I recommend someone having a reflective shield just in case. This may be a special occasion due to mythic’s 15 year anniversary expect extra danger.

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I saw a conversation comparing Hamilton, Macbeth and Greek Myths. Favorite Hamilton song?

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If Medusa’s myth has many variations, which is correct? Who is she? If she is mortal and has gorgon sisters, WHAT IS SHE? Did scholars never finish her story?

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what do you think

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Is it possible that at one point the things we call monsters were once people like us but were cursed to be a family of hunted monsters by someone? Who knows maybe we have it all wrong.

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https://connectionsplus.io/game/imsJk5

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Play Son of Athenas quiz!, a community created Connections game on Connections Plus. When you’re done, play the full NYT Connections archive and create custom Connections games! Connections+ is the ultimate site for Connections fans.

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none of the above (what you think below)

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SO this is a Pokémon and demigod theory! In the Nine Tails file there is the bottom of a fire type Pokémon card with a mark indicating it to be the Pokémon NINE TAILS!!!

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Okay I have swords, how should l decorate them?

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Do you think we should____ to the thing medusa wants us to protect?

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She said we needed to protect something or else she'd turn us into stone!! Is it something like the phoenix egg from last year?!

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Question, does Iris really filter everything, or can people say bad words?

-Concerned Citizen

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What do you think?