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Got a burning question only Hades – God of the Underworld – can answer?
Ever wondered why Ares – God of War – likes fighting so much?
Or maybe what it is like to live deep in the ocean like Poseidon, God of the Sea?
How about tips for winning blackjack from Athena , Goddess of Wisdom?

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Rick RiordanRick Riordan

Will percy and annabeth ever like, realize that there perfect for each other???!!!???
In Titan's Curse, Aphrodite promises to make things very difficult for Percy in the romance department. Will the issue of Percy and Annabeth ever come up? Yes, indeed. Keep reading. Will it be easy? Uh . . . no.

Is Hades evil or not?
I have to be careful speaking for Hades, but I would say he suffers unfairly from a bad reputation. He's not evil, just grumpy. Really, wouldn't you be a little upset if you had to work with dead people all day? He's a pretty harsh god, but even he has been known to cut heroes some slack. He almost let Orpheus take his wife out of the Underworld, for instance.

Being hades daughter do i have to be mean??
Not at all! Some of Hades's daughters are actually very nice, though they do tend to wear all black and hang around with ghosts and zombies. But if you can get past all that, they're downright cuddly.

Is chuck norris a god
Yes, the god of geriatric martial artists who become running jokes in on-line games. It's a small role, but important.

What does Percy,Annabeth,Grover,and Tyson look like? If you cant answer that question can you answer this one can you please make more than 5 books I'm like one of the 10 people that realy realy realy realy like your books and I wanted to read more than 5 but if you don't I under stand,makeing books is hard work! Anyway I want to be an auther just like you. Your books are so great. You use alot of detale so that you understand it,You make it so exiting,and you maake it veary adventures so that people wANT TO READ MORE OF IT,One of your biggest fans Elle McFarlane. P.S I'm in third grade and I can read realy good so make your books long!
Dear Elle, thanks for writing! I can only tell you what they look like through the descriptions in the books. I want you to imagine them in your head, not see pictures of them. What I think Percy looks like might be a little different than what you imagine, and that’s more fun. There will only be five books about Percy. After that, his story will be all told. There may be other books about the other half-bloods in the future. I’m not sure yet!

Rick Riodans books rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been told that Ganymede is the Cupbearer for Zeus. My question is that what is a "Cupbearer"?
One who bears a cup. Zeus says, “I’m a little thirsty!” Guess who is supposed to fix that problem? Ganymede has to run to the Olympian kitchen to get the cup of ambrosia. Strangely, being a cupbearer is considered a great honor. Go figure.

If Lord Zues had a Battle with Lord Posidon who would win? (Battle to the very end!)
Oh, man, I’m going to have to answer that question directly because if you asked Zeus or Poseidon you really would have a fight on your hands. You might get your answer, but not before half of the Western world was destroyed, and that could ruin your whole day. Personally, I think you would have a stalemate. They would battle and battle but since neither can die, they would just get tired and cranky and destroy everything around them.

PoseidonPoseidon

Dear Poseidon, I read in my history book that you are very self centered. Is the true?
Who wrote that book! One of Zeus's lackeys, no doubt. That's a bunch of rubbish. Just because I am hugely powerful, incredibly good-looking, devilishly intelligent and an AWESOME surfer does not mean I'm self-centered. I hope I've set the record straight for you.

Poseidon, How did you deside to invent horses?
Ah, well there was this beautiful girl I wanted to impress, you see. We were walking on the beach. I snapped my fingers, and the white foam on the waves turned into the manes of the first horses, which galloped onto the beach. Not bad, eh? Beats a boquet of roses every time.

How did Poseidon and Sally Jackson meet?
Ah, Sally. I was strolling down the beach on Montauk one evening when I saw this beautiful woman. She looked straight at me and said, "You're carrying a trident." I was disguised by the Mist as a regular surfer, but she saw right through that. We struck up a conversation. One thing led to another, and we fell in love.

How does Poseidon control water?
Pretty much any way I want to! It’s what I do, okay? It’s like me asking you how you breathe. It just comes naturally.

Hey Poseidon, how do you feel about having a cyclops as a son?
Poseidon: They’re strong, they’re loyal, they do what they’re told and make great weapons. What’s not to like?

AresAres

Ares, will you marry me, baby?
Take a number, babe. (flexes muscles)

AthenaAthena

Dear Ms. Athena , Mighty Goddess of Wisdom, what is your fatal flaw?
My dear, heroes have mortal flaws. Gods do not. Fatal is something that gets you killed, after all, and we gods cannot die! True, I've been accused of being too proud, but that's ridiculous. Just because I turn my rivals into various forms of creepy crawly life forms -- I'm doing what any god would do!

Dear Athena, You are so cool!! I was wondering if there was anyway to become smarter than everyone else in 5th grade? Please help!
Why, yes indeed. You must read a great deal. You must explore what you love to do. And you must never settle for the easy solution. That is a guaranteed way to become smarter than your peers, but it is not quick or magic, I'm afraid. You mortals have to do things the hard way.

Will the Wise Goddess Athena overthrow Zeus and become the ruler of Olympus?
What an interesting idea . . . No, just kidding, Dad. Put away the lightning bolt. My dears, Athena is much more subtle than that. Who says I’m not already controlling Mount Olympus from behind the throne, eh?

HermesHermes

Question: How do I come up with good come-backs when someone insults me(for fun)
Hermes: I'll answer this one, as I have a reputation for being quick. What I like to do is think ahead and try to anticipate what insults people will use on me, then I can plan for the perfect comeback. If that doesn't work, I usually disintegrate them into a pile of ashes. Hope that helps!

Question: Is Hermes embarrassed by the Fashion brand named after him?
Hermes: What can I tell you? People are so amazed by me, it was only a matter of time before they named a fashion brand after yours truly. Embarrassed? Nah, I think it’s charming. You mortals are so cute.

DionysusDionysus

Dionysus - How do you deal with a hangover
I'll let you know when I get to have wine again in a HUNDRED BLASTED YEARS! Sorry, I'm a little touchy on that point, but my father Zeus has grounded me to Camp Half-Blood in his infinite wisdom. (grumble, grumble) If I recall, a lot of water helps before and after partaking in wine. A cheeseburger is also a surefire way of avoiding unpleasant headaches the next morning.

HadesHades

Hades, Why do you like death so much? Are you a goth or something? And dosent Kronos get on your nerves? you know, all that controlling people stuff? He seriously needs some mental help. Why dont you and Zues settle your diffrences and not kill each other? if you cant stop your evil ways at lest give Kronos a stern talking to.("Kronos, next time i see you messing with Luke, no more cokkies for a week."). Your living friend, Sam
Dear Sam, If you think I like death, you are mistaken. I was stuck with this job. It wasn’t my idea. As for Kronos, why yes, he is annoying, but so are all the other lost souls down here, constantly wailing and moaning. Cookies privileges will be suspended immediately. That’s an excellent idea!

Yo, what's it like having zombie bodyguards? Betcha don't have much problems with door-to-door salesmen!
In fact, no. I have no problems at all. Unfortunately, my zombies also make it very hard to get the mail, as the postal carriers tend to run away.

ZeusZeus

What is the answer to this:why dont lightning bolts appear straight?
Well, my mortal friend, lightning is a very tricky source of energy. It zig-zags around quite a bit, which is why it takes a very smart powerful god like me to control it.

Zeus - What type of migraine did you have to give birth to a goddess. I would like to know in case I have one and then I'll be aware that I'm pregnant.
Yes, that headache was a whopper. I mean, I even agreed to let Hephaestus get out his axe and split my noggin open. Can you imagine? For you mortals: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! If any of your relatives say, “Oh, headache, dear? Let me get the axe.” I would run away very fast. Try Tylenol instead.

Zeus, no offence or anything but since Athena came out of your head didn't she exhaust your supply of brains. If yes, where did you get more?
The next sound you hear will be the lightning bolt blasting through your roof. Indeed, puny mortal! I have infinite brains. Athena was merely taking up room in there!

AphroditeAphrodite

Why do Ares and Aphrodite go out if Aphrodite is married?
Oh, dear. Ask me this again when you’re eighteen. It’s quite complicated.

 
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