Greek myths are alive and well for a new generation. Several independent book stores throughout the country run real-life versions of Camp Half-Blood from Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series.
NPR NPR looked at one Brooklyn establishment: “At Brownstone Books’ Camp Half-Blood in Brooklyn, the campers’ adventures come right out of Greek mythology. Based in nearby Prospect Park–with its wooded paths, groves of trees and classical-looking buildings–the camp is protected by the Golden Fleece, which looks a lot like a yellow T-shirt. Campers give offerings to the gods before they eat. There are daily quests and even prophesies that sometimes pop up on counselors’ cell phones.”
If you had to choose one of the Olympian gods and goddesses to be your parent, which one would it be? This GalleyCat correspondent is partial to Athena. This fierce immortal diva kicks butt as Goddess of Wisdom and War.