Quote: "They were juvenile delinquents like me, but they were rich juvenile delinquents" (Riordan, page 16)

Hypothesis: I think the word Juvenile Delinquents means that those kids are delights since you can kind of map out the word delight in the word delinquents.

Definition of the word Juvenlie Delinquents: a conduct by a juvenile characterized by antisocial behavior that is beyond parental control and therefore subject to legal action.

Information about the character: He is a troubled kid; he has dyslexia and ADHD. He is a half-blood.

2. Mr. Brunner: "But Mr. Brunner, our Latin teacher, was leading this trip so I had hopes." (Riordan, page 2)

Information about the character: He is a middle aged man who is in a motorized wheel chair, thinning hair and a scruffy beard. He cared for Percy Jackson.

3. Nancy Bobofit: "All the way into the city I put up with Nancy Bobofit, the freckly red-headed kleptomaniac girl." (Riordan, page 3).

Information about the character: She has red hair. She steals and is very mean to Grover and Percy.

4. Grover: "Grover was an easy target. He was scrawny." (Riordan, page 3).

Information about the character: He has a muscular problem in his legs. He is Percy's best friend. He may have been held back because he had acne and a beard. He is Percy's protector. He is a satyr.

5. Mrs. Dodds: "Mrs. Dodds was this little Math teacher from Georgia." (Riordan, page 4).

Information about the character: She is 50 years old, always wore a black leather jacket. She might not really exist. She is evil.

6. Mrs. Kerr: "Mrs. Kerr, a perky blonde woman who I had never seen in my life until she got on our bus at the end of the field trip." (Riordan, page 16)

Information about the character: She was the Pre-Algebra teacher since Christmas.

7. Mr. Nicoll- "Finally, our English teacher, Mr. Nicoll-, asked me for the millionth time why I was too lazy to study for the spelling test, I snapped and called him an old sot." (Riordan, page 17)

Information about the character: He questions Percy a lot.

8. Mrs. Jackson- "Her name is Sally Jackson and she is the best person in the world." (Riordan, page 29)

Information about the character: Percy's mother. She quit school to take care of her uncle which left her with no money, no diploma, and no family.

9. Gabe Ugliano- "Finally she married Gabe Ugliano who was nice the first 30 seconds we knew him, but then he showed his true colors as a world class jerk." (Riordan, page 30)

Information about the character: His nickname is "Smelly Gabe." He is Percy's step-father. He is spoiled.

2. Information from The Lightning Thief: Kronos was the King Titan and he did not trust his kids (who were gods). Kronos ate the kids, but his wife hid baby Zeus and gave Kronos a rock to eat instead. Later, when Zeus grew up, he tricked his dad into barfing up his brothers and sisters. There was a big fight between the gods and the Titans and the gods won.

Percy was explaining this myth to Mr.

Brunner and his class.

3. Summary: Kronos tried to stop the prophecy of one of his kids replacing him as a ruler. His actions, however, made the prophecy come true. His wife Rhea hid baby Zeus from him and he ended up replacing his father.

1.Name of myth or legend: The Three Old Ladies Knit the Socks of Death.

2. Information from The Lightning Thief: As the ladies were knitting, the one in the middle held electric blue yarn. They were looking at Percy. She took out scissors and cut the yarn that could be heard from far away. Percy felt uneasy while Grover's blood drained from his face. He knew something was wrong. Grover went running straight to the bus shivering.

3. Summary: This is inspired by the ancient Greek myth the Fates who spun, measured and cut the thread of life. This imagery represents the fates determining someone's imminent death by cutting "thread" of life. The yarn is the symbol of life.

Quote: I’m a goat from the waist down.” “You just said it didn’t matter.” “Blaa-ha-ha! There are satyrs who would trample you underhoof for such an insult!” (Riordan, page 44)

Hypothesis: I think the definition of the word satyr is a type of animal.

Definition of the word satyr: a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry

8. Word: Faltered

Quote: "Then he groaned, "Food," and I knew there was hope. "Percy" my mother said, we have to ....... Her voice faltered." (Riordan, page 48)

Hypothesis: I think the word faltered means stutters or gets quiet.

Definition of the word faltered: to speak brokenly or weakly

Information about the character- Annabeth was a pretty girl with her blonde hair curled like a princess.

11. Chiron- "And you already know Chiron..." "He pointed at the guy whose back was to me." (Riordan, page 62).

Information about the character- Chiron is Mr. Brunner, but he is called Chiron only at Camp Half-blood. He is still in a wheelchair and has thinning brown hair.

12. Mr. D- "That's Mr. D, Grover murmured to me. He is the camp director. Be polite." (Riordan, page 62)

    
    

Information about the character- Mr. D seems very strict. He stares people down with blood shot eyes.

Hypothesis: I think the word pudgy means short.

Definition of the word pudgy: being short and plump; chubby.

1. Name of the myth or legend: Chiron and the Centaurs

2. Information from The Lightning Thief:

   Chiron the Centaur serves as a trainer and mentor for demi-gods at Camp half-blood.

3. Summary: Centaurs, in Greek mythology, are depicted as half-human and half-horse beings, known for their wisdom and connection to nature. Chiron is known for his nobility and role as a teacher to many heroes.

Information about the character: Luke is about nineteen years old. Luke was tall and muscular with short cropped sandy hair. He has a thick white scar which was disturbing.

Clarisse- "Clarisse" "Annabeth sighed why don't you polish your spear or something?"

Information about the character: From what I have been hearing Clarisse seems tough, big, and ugly according to Percy. She is the daughter of Ares the War God.

2.Information from The Lightning Thief:

The Underworld is a place where spirits go after death.

3.Summary: The Underworld was where the ancient Greeks believed people's souls went after they died. Some places were peaceful for good people. Some places were dark and gloomy for bad people. Hades, the god of the dead, was in charge there.

1. Name of the myth or legend: Hermes

2. Information from The Lightning Thief: "Hermes, our patron, is god of travelers."

3. Summary: Hermes was a Greek god who was super fast. He wore sandals with wings and could zoom anywhere in no time. He was the messenger for the gods.He also helped guide souls to the Underworld and was known for being clever and tricky.

1. Name of the myth or legend: Theseus

2. Information from The Lightning Thief: "Theseus killed him in the labyrinth. Soo.." (Riordan, page 86)

3. Summary: Theseus was a hero who wanted to protect his people. One of his most famous adventures was going into a giant maze called the Labyrinth to fight a monster named the Minotaur (half-man, half-bull). He defeated the Minotaur and became a hero.

Quote: "He'd had a prophecy from the Oracle." (Riordan, page 102)

Hypothesis: I think the word prophecy means that you are keeping a promise.

Definition of the word prophecy: A prediction of something to come

15. Word: Omen

    Quote: "Annabeth wants to think every new camper who comes through here is the omen she's been waiting for." (Riordan, page 102)

    Hypothesis: I think the word omen means protector.

    Definition of the word omen: an occurrence or phenomenon believed to portend a future event.

16. Word: Seniority

    Quote: "We lined up in order of seniority, so of course I was dead last."(Riordan, page 102)

    Hypothesis: I think seniority means importance.

    Definition of the word seniority: a privileged status attained by length of continuous service

17. Word: Brazier

    Quote: "A central fire burned in a bronze brazier the size of a bathtub." (Riordan, page 103)

    Hypothesis: I think the word brazier means color.

    Definition of the word brazier: a pan for holding burning coals

18. Word: Cobalt

    Quote: "The soda turned a violent shade of cobalt." (Riordan, page 104)

    Hypothesis: I think the word cobalt means blue.

    Definition of the word cobalt: a strong greenish blue

1. Name of the myth or legend: Athena

2. Information from The Lightning Thief: "Athena. Goddess of wisdom and battle." She is described to be Annabeth's mother.

3. Summary: In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts. She is the daughter of Zeus. She symbolizes intelligence, justice and skill in battle.

Information about the character: Thalia was Zeus's daughter. Hades let the worst monsters torment Thalia. She sacrificed herself to protect two other half-bloods. Her father took pity on her and turned her into a pine tree. Her spirit still helps protect the borders of the valley. That is why the hill is called Half-Blood Hill.

Quote: "I was sprawled on the bathroom tiles with Clarisse screaming behind me." (Riordan, page 130)

Hypothesis: I think the word sprawl means falling on the floor.

Definition of the word: To lie or sit with arms and legs spread out.

25. Word: Tunic

    Quote: "Both wore flowing Greek tunics, one trimmed in blue, the other in green." (Riordan, page 130)

    Hypothesis: I think the word tunic means outfit.

    Definition of the word: a simple slip-on garment made with or without sleeves and usually knee length or longer, belted at the waist, and worn as an under or outer garment by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome.

26. Word: Threshold

    Quote: "I heard a clopping sound at the door, a hoof knocking on the threshold." (Riordan, page 131)

    Hypothesis: I think the word threshold means at the beginning, the start of something.

    Definition of the word: the place or point of entering or beginning.

27. Word: Verdict

    Quote: "The other gods had probably been debating the best way to punish me for existing, and now Mr. D was ready to deliver their verdict." (Riordan, page 131)

    Hypothesis: I think the word verdict means decision.

    Definition of the word: The finding or decision of a jury on the matter submitted to it in trial; judgment.

    
    

28. Word: Kowtow

    Quote: "And don't expect me to kowtow to you, mortal, just because old Barnacle-Beard is your father." (Riordan, page 132)

    Hypothesis: I think kowtow means to bow.

    Definition of the word: to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in worship or deep respect

27. Word: feigned

    Quote: "Chiron feigned interest in his pinochle cards." (Riordan, page 132)

    Hypothesis: I think the word feigned means to show.

    Definition of the word: not genuine or real

28. Word: bottlenose

    Quote: "If the boy is still here when I get back, I'll turn him into an Atlantic bottlenose." (Riordan, page 133)

    Hypothesis: I think the word bottlenose is a type of fish.

    Definition of the word: a relatively small chiefly gray toothed whale

29. Word: tendrils

    Quote: "A green mist poured from the mummy's mouth, coiling over the floor in thick tendrils, hissing like twenty thousand snakes." (Riordan, page 140)

    Hypothesis: I think tendrils means thick hair.

    Definition of the word: a leaf or stem modified into a slender spirally coiling sensitive organ serving to attach a climbing plant to its support

30. Word: retreated

    Quote: "At first I was too stunned to say anything, but as the mist retreated, coiling into a huge green serpent and slithering back into the mouth of the mummy..." (Riordan, page 141)

    Hypothesis: I think the word retreated means to leave.

    Definition of the word: an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable

31. Word: serpent

    Quote: "At first I was too stunned to say anything, but as the mist retreated, coiling into a huge green serpent and slithering back into the mouth of the mummy..." (Riordan, page 141)

    Hypothesis: I think serpent means snake.

    Definition of the word: a creature that creeps, hisses, or stings; snake

Information about the character: Argus has eyes all over his body he was wearing a chauffer's uniform. He is also the head of security at Camp Half-Blood.

Quote: "You must come in, poor children. I am Auntie Em." (Riordan, 172)

Information about the character: Auntie Em is a Middle Eastern woman who invites Percy, Grover, and Anabeth inside. Anabeth figures out that she is not just a frail old woman who is kind and sweet. She is Medusa.

2. Information from The Lightning Thief: Percy hears a voice that says "I am the Spirit of Delphi" who is the speaker of the prophecies of Phoebus Apollo and the slayer of the mighty Python.

3. Summary: In Greek mythology, The Oracle of Delphi was the priestess known as the Pythia who delivered the prophecies inspired by the God Apollo. People believed that the oracle could communicate Apollo's divine wisdom and offer guidance about the future.

Quote: " We careened out of the Lincoln Tunnel and back into the rainstorm." (Riordan,page 164)

Hypothesis: I think the word careened means that you are running or walking very fast.

Definition of the word careened: to cause to heel over

Information from The Lightning Thief: According to Annabeth the Furies are the three worst monsters of the Underworld.

Summary: The Furies are the three goddesses of vengeance. They punish people who commit serious crimes especially murder, betrayl, or breaking oaths.

Quote: "We sloshed across muddy ground, through nasty twisted trees that smelled like sour laundry." (Riordan, page 169)

Hypothesis: I think the word sloshed means that you are jumping over something

Definition: To flounder or splash through water, mud, or slush.

Information from the Lightning Thief: "Auntie Em" (what Percy calls her until he realizes that it is Medusa.) appears to have lots of statues in her little garden gnome place and who wears a head covering to hide her head full of snakes.

Summary: Medsusa was a woman who was cursed by Athena. She became a monster with snakes for hair when she looked at someone in the eye she turned them to stone.

Quote: "Her face was distorted with pain, as if the Minotaur were still squeezing her neck." (Riordan, page 194)

Hypothesis: I think the word distorted means not in the right order.

Definition: The word distort means to twist out of a natural, normal, or original shape or condition.

Information from the Lightning Thief: "It's useless to lecture a human. At the rate things are going, I'll never find Pan." (Riordan, pg. 189)

Summary: Pan is God of nature, forests, and music. He is half man, half goat. He invented the Pan flute from a nymph named Syrinx.

Quote: "Percy, meet Gladiola. Gladiola, Percy." "I'm not saying hello to a pink poodle." (Riordan, 195)

Information about the character: Gladiola is a pink poodle that Percy, Annabeth, and Grover help during their journey.

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Information from the Lightning Thief: "I appeared on my father's doorstep, in a golden cradle, carried down from Olympus by Zephyr the West Wind" (Riordan, pg. 200)

Summary: Zephyr is the god of the west wind. He is known to be the gentlest and most favorable of the four wind gods. He brings spring and early summer breezes, symbolizing renewal, warmth and life.

Name of myth or legend: Helm of darkness

Information from the Lightning Thief: " You mean the Helm of Darkness," Annabeth said. "Yeah, that's his symbol of power." (Riordan, pg.204)

Summary: The Helm of Darkness was a magical helmet that made anyone who wore it invisible. It belonged to Hades, the god of the underworld. Hades used it to move around unseen.

Name of myth or legend: Chimera

Information from the Lightning Thief: "The Chimera was now so tall its back rubbed against the roof. It had the head of a lion with a blood-caked mane, the body and hooves of a giant goat, and a serpent for a tail, a ten-foot-long diamondback growing right out of its shaggy behind." (Riordan, pg. 207)

Summary: The Chimera was a fearsome monster made up of parts from different animals. It had the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a snake or dragon-- and it could breathe fire! Some people believed it caused trouble by burning villages and eating animals.

Name of myth or legend: Echidna

Information from the Lightning Thief: "For I am the Mother of Monsters, the terrible Echidna!" (Riordan, pg. 208)

Summary: Echidna was known as the "Mother of Monsters." She was half woman and half snake.

Quote: "Annabeth craned her neck to see the Gateway Arch, which looked to me like a huge shopping bag handle stuck on the city." (Riordan, page 202)

Hypothesis: I think the word craned means to turn.

Definition: The word craned means to stretch one's neck toward an object of attention.

Quote: "I felt like drowning myself. The only problem: I was immune to drowning." (Riordan, page 215)

Hypothesis: I think the word immune means that Percy was scared to drown.

Defintion: not susceptible or responsive especially having a high degree of resistance to a disease.

Information from the Lighting Thief: Echidna is a snake looking lady,and according to her she is the mother of all monsters. She has a reptilian voice which does not surprise me because Percy said she looked like an anteater.

Summary: Echidna was a monster half woman half serpent creature from Greek mythology she was married to another monster named Typhon and together they had four kids Hydra, Chimera, Cerberus, and Sphinx.

Information about the character: The Park Ranger seems very strict because he wants to close the park at the right time.

Quote: "Our boat smashed into the pileup and we were thrown into the air, straight over the gates, over the pool, and down toward solid asphalt." (Riordan, pg.250)

Hypothesis: I think the word asphalt means concrete.

Definition: a dark bituminous substance that is found in natural beds and is also obtained as a residue in petroleum refining and that consists chiefly of hydrocarbons.

Word: commemorative

Quote: "A few minutes later she came out in Waterland flower-print shorts, a big red Waterland T-shirt, and commemorative Waterland surf shoes." (Riordan, pg. 231)

Hypothesis: I think it means something that moves.

Definition: issued in limited quantities for a limited time; to honor or feature someone or something.

Word: defunct

Quote: "Soon, all three of us were decked out like walking advertisements for the defunct theme park." (Riordan, pg. 231)

Hypothesis: I think defunct means out of date or horrible.

Definition: No longer living, existing or functioning.

Information about the character: He is god of war and very powerful. Percy doesn't like him because he was trying to get Percy on another quest against his will.

Information from the Lightning Thief: The rainbow goddess. She carries messages for the gods. (Riordan, pg. 220)

Summary: Known as the messenger of the gods, especially for Hera. She travels super fast between the heavens and earth delivering messages.

Name of myth or legend: Ares

Information from the Lightning Thief: "Aphrodite, Ares, and Apollo are backing Poseidon, more or less. Athena is backing Zeus." (Riordan, pg. 222)

Summary: Ares is the Greek god of war. He is the son of Zeus and Hera. He fell in love with Aphrodite. Ares was recognized by his helmet and spear.

Name of myth or legend: Aphrodite

Information from the Lightning Thief: "Aphrodite, Ares, and Apollo are backing Poseidon, more or less. Athena is backing Zeus." (Riordan, pg. 222)

Summary: Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire. Aphrodite's husband was Hephestus, the god of fire and metalwork but she didn't really love him. Her true love is Ares, the god of war.

Name of myth or legend:Apollo

Information from the Lightning Thief: "Aphrodite, Ares, and Apollo are backing Poseidon, more or less. Athena is backing Zeus." (Riordan, pg. 222)

Summary: Apollo was one of the most important gods in Greek mythology. He was the god of the sun, music, poetry, healing, and truth. People thought he could bring light and knowledge to the world. He was the son of Zeus.

Name of myth or legend: Artemis

Information from the Lightning Thief: " Zeus sent his best out looking for it: Apollo, Athena, Artemis, and me, naturally. If I couldn't sniff out a weapon that powerful..." (Riordan, pg. 228)

Summary: Artemis was the goddess of the moon, hunting, wild animals, and nature. Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo. She was known for her strong sense of justice.

Quote: "He revved his Harley, then roared off down Delancy Street." (Riordan, pg. 244)

Hypothesis: I think revved means to start.

Definition: To drive or operate especially at high speed.

Word: Scorn

Quote: "You? the monster said in scorn." (Riordan, pg. 253)

Hypothesis: I think scorn means deeply.

Definition: open dislike and disrespect or mockery often mixed with indignation.

Word: murderous

Quote: "For a peace-loving herbivore, he looked downright murderous." (Riordan, pg. 254)

Hypothesis: I think murderous means murder.

Definition: Having the purpose or capability of murder.

Information from the Lightning Thief: "You're pretty smug, Lord Ares, for a guy who runs from Cupid statues." (Riordan, pg. 244)

Summary: Cupid is in Roman mythology. He is god of love. He is usually shown as a little boy or baby with wings, carrying a bow and arrows. His arrows make people fall in love. Cupid is the son of Venus. In Greek mythology he is Eros.

Information about the character: The Zebra was so afraid of being sawed in half by a magician using the zebra in the magic show. The zebra was so relieved to be saved by Grover and Percy and the zebra was let free and the zebra was not sawed in half.

Quote: " I walked down into the shoals. I shouldn’t have been able to see through the murk, but somehow I could tell where everything was." (Riordan, pg. 270)

Hypothesis: I think the word shoals means that like it is the foreground or just at the bottom.

Definition: : a sandbank or sandbar that makes the water shallow.

Word: Mako

Quote: "Sliding along beside me was a five-foot-long mako shark." (Riordan, pg. 270)

Hypothesis: I think mako means a type of shark.

Definition: Either of two relatively slender mackerel sharks that are dark blue above and white below with long pointed snouts and that are notable sport fish.

Word: Qualms

Quote: "I had no qualms about what I was about to do." (Riordan, pg. 281)

Hypothesis: I think qualms means problems.

Definition: A sudden feeling of usually disturbing emotion (such as doubt or fear).

Information from the Lightning Thief: "Yes, child. I am a Nereid, a spirit of the sea. It was not easy to appear so far upriver, but the naiads, my freshwater cousins, helped sustain my life force. They honor Lord Poseidon, though they do no serve in his court." (Riordan, pg, 271)

Summary: They are the fifty beautiful daughters or Nereus and Doris. They are sea nymphs. They were kind and magical maidens that loved to help sailors and sea creatures.

Name of myth or legend: Procrusteus

Information from the Lightning Thief: "Legally, it's Procrustes, he admitted." Also called, "Crusty." Also, "the stretcher." (Riordan, pg. 280)

Summary: An old man in Greek mythology that lived near the road and had a very strange way of helping travelers. He had a special iron bed and would tell people to lie down and rest. However, if a traveler was too tall for the bed, he would cut off their extra length. If a traveler was too short, he would stretch them to make them fit. No matter what, everyone had to fit the bed exactly.

Information about the character: "A guy who looked like a raptor in a leisure suit. He was tall, with no hair. He had gray, leathery skin, thick-lidded eyes, and a cold, reptilian smile." (Riordan, pg. 277) He was also known as "the stretcher." His legal name was Proctrustes.

Quote: "His Tortoiseshell glasses were gone." (Riordan, pg. 289)

Hypothesis: I think it means the shell of a turtle/tortoise.

Definition: the mottled horny substance of the shell of the hawksbill turtle used especially in inlaying and in making various ornamental articles.

Information from the Lightning Thief: "The River Styx," Annabeth murmured. It's so...." (Riordan, pg. 289)

Summary: It is a special river in the underworld where souls go after they die. It was a river where gods made oaths on it and had to keep their word. The Styx was said to have mysterious powers like making people invincible.

Information about the character: He helps dead people cross to the underworld in his boat. The dead had to pay him with a coin.

Quote: " Whispering masses of people are just milling about in the shadows waiting for a concert that will never start."(Riordan, pg. 300)

Hypothesis: I think it means in this context that people are looking and waiting.

Definition: The word milling means to move about in a circle or in disorder.

Information from the Lightning Thief: "If you can picture that, you have a pretty good idea of what the Fields of Asphodel looked like."(Riordan, pg. 300 )

Summary: The Fields of Asphodel is a region of the underworld where spirits live or the "ordinaries." It is known as a dark and eerie place.

Quote: "It's probably too complicated for your little mortal brain to follow, but the backpack is the master bolt's sheath, just morphed a bit." (Riordan, pg.323)

Hypothesis: I think it means a piece of fabric.

Definition: The word sheath means an investing cover or case of a plant or animal body or body part.

Word: engulfed

Quote: "Immediately, a wave surged up from nowhere and engulfed the board, wrapping around it like a blanket." (Riordan, pg. 325)

Hypothesis: I think engulfed means to swallow up.

Definition: The word engulfed means to flow over and enclose.

Word: reconciliation

Quote: "Reconciliation," she said. (Riordan, pg.326)

Hypothesis: I think it means to forgive or bring together.

Definition: The word means to restore to friendship or harmony.

Word: reupholstered

Quote: "The sofa had been reupholstered in beer cans." (Riordan, pg.348)

Hypothesis: I think it means to cover up.

Definition: The word means to cover (something, such as a piece of furniture) with new upholstery

Word: imperceptibly

Quote: "She hesitated, then nodded almost imperceptibly." (Riordan, pg. 351)

Hypothesis: I think it means without thinking.

Definition: The word means extremely slight, gradual, or subtle.

Word: Disemboweled

Quote: "I watched, fascinated, as he disemboweled the whole row of dummies, hacking off limbs and basically reducing them to a pile of straw and armor." (Riordan, pg. 361)

Hypothesis: I think it means to cut up and destroy.

Definition: The word means to take out the bowels or to slash or tear the abdomen so that some or all of the internal organs protrude.

Information from the Lightning Thief: "Ichor, the golden blood of the gods, flowed from a gash in the war god's boot." (Riordan, pg. 330)

Summary: The ancients Greeks believed that gods were immortal (they couldn't die), so they couldn't have normal red blood like humans. So, they had Ichor, a golden or clear liquid that gave them divine life and power.

Name of myth or legend: Ouranos

Information from the Lightning Thief:

"In the First War, Percey, Zeus cut our father Kronos into a thousand pieces, just as Kronos had done to his own father, Ouranos." (Riordan, pg. 330)

Summary: Ouranos is god of the sky, the very first ruler of the heavens. He was overthrown by his son Kronos, starting a cycle of gods replacing gods.