The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise.

I racked my brain trying to remember the names of all of Nut’s five children. Bit difficult without my brother, the human Wikipedia, around to keep track of such trivia for me.

Oh, god,” I said. “Sorry, sorry. Do I die now?” --Sadie to Zia

The vulture Nekhbet, who'd one possessed my gran (long story); the crocodile Sobek, who'd tried to kill my cat (longer story); and the lion goddess Sekhmet, whom we'd once vanished in hot sauce ( don't even ask) - page 9

Have you ever noticed how parents can go from the most wonderful people in the world to totally embarrassing in three seconds?

Your destiny grows clearer, Jason Grace. When the choice comes again- storm or fire- remember me. And do not despair.

All right cupcakes listen up!