The Mark of Athena
by Rick Riordan · The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3 series · Grade 5-8 · Ages Ages 10-14
Annabeth, Percy, Jason, Piper, Leo, Hazel, and Frank must learn to work together as Greek and Roman demigods. Their journey begins with a dangerous mission to follow the Mark of Athena and help stop an ancient threat.
Key vocabulary
A demigod is someone who is half human and half god. In the story, demigods have special powers and big quests.
A prophecy is a message about something that may happen in the future. It often sounds mysterious and hard to understand.
A quest is an important journey to solve a problem or find something. Heroes in myths often go on quests together.
A legion is a large group of soldiers, especially in ancient Rome. In the book, Roman demigods use this word for their organized camp army.
A praetor is a Roman leader or officer. In the story, it means an important leader among the Roman demigods.
A trireme is an ancient ship with rows of oars. It was used long ago for travel and battles on the sea.
To navigate means to find the way from one place to another. You can navigate with maps, stars, or clues.
An alliance is when people or groups agree to work together. Friends on a quest may need an alliance to succeed.