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Mythology Challenge
Feb 1, 2014~ Feb 1, 2015
Level: Hard
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times
~ by Vicky Alvear Shecter~ 7/12/14
2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone
~ by H.A. Swain, 1/18/15
3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other
~ 3/19/14
4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book where the main character is kidnapped
~ by Lucy Christopher, 10/11/14
5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain
~ by Amanda Maciel 6/7/14
6. The Iliad~ Read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M
~ 3/2/14
7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey
by Julie Kagawa~ 5/11/14
8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it
by A.G. Howard~ 9/28/14
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a book where the main character fights a monster
~ by Cassandra Clare~ 6/8/14
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a character who has super strength
by Rick Yancey~ 9/18/14
11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book with a strong female main character
~ by Kirsty McKay~7/15/14
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions
~ 3/12/14
13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover
~ 2/16/14
14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions
~ 3/5/14
15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill
~ pgs, 2/23/14
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character
~ by Justina Ireland~ 6/1/14
17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover
by Darren Shan~ 4/15/14
18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family
by Cameron Dokey ~ 9/30/14
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female
~ 2/2/14
20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line
~ 2/9/14
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that takes place on an island
~ by Michael Northrop~ 6/12/14
22. Contest for Athens~ Read book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster
~ by Virginia Bergin, 1/13/15
23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way)
~ by Cameron Dokey, 11/7/14
24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book with an immortal being as the main character
~ by Brodi Ashton, 10/19/14
25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings)
~ 2/8/14
Feb 1, 2014~ Feb 1, 2015
Level: Hard
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times

2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone

3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other

4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book where the main character is kidnapped

5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain

6. The Iliad~ Read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M

7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey

8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it

9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a book where the main character fights a monster

10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a character who has super strength

11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book with a strong female main character

12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions

13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover

14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions

15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill

16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character

17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover

18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family

19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female

20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line

21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that takes place on an island

22. Contest for Athens~ Read book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster

23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way)

24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book with an immortal being as the main character

25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings)


Duration:
4/15/14 to 4/14/15
Levels:
Easy~ 1-8 myths
Medium~ 8-16 myths
Hard~ all 25 myths
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times OR a book where the beginning of something is created (Ex~ town, city, country)
2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a war in it OR with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone
3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book OR a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other OR read a book where the main character’s name starts with a P or C
4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book set in the spring OR a book where the main character is kidnapped OR a book with a fruit on the cover
5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain OR a book with a mirror on the cover OR a book where a character loves someone but they don’t feel the same
6. The Iliad~ Read an Epic Fantasy book OR read a retelling of the Trojan War OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M
7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O OR read a book where the main character is trying to get somewhere
8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it OR read a book with a descendent of Medusa as the main character OR read a book where the bad guy gets killed
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a mystery books (Labyrinth=puzzle) OR a book where the main character gets left behind OR a book where the main character fights a monster
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a Hero OR read a book where the main character goes crazy OR read a book with a character who has super strength
11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book where a guy chases the girl OR read a book with a strong female main character OR read a book with a tree on the cover
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book set in the underworld/hell OR read a book where the main character is a musician OR read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions
13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book where a character’s curiosity gets the better of them OR read a book with a box, jar or vase on the cover OR read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover
14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book with a main character who is very intelligent OR read a book where the main character disobeys someone of authority OR read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions
15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill OR read a book where two characters compete against each other OR read a book with a spider on the cover
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a horse on the cover OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character
17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover OR a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR a book that takes place, for the most part, on a ship/boat
18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where everything the main character touches turns to gold (figuratively ) OR read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female OR read a book with an apple on the cover OR read a book where the main character dies
20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line OR read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc) OR read a book with a good looking guy on the cover
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that has twins in it or where BOTH twins are the main characters OR read a book with a pregnant main character OR takes place on an island
22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water OR read a book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster OR read a book with an olive or olive tree on the cover
23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions OR read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way) OR a book with a sun on the cover
24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter OR read a book with an immortal being as the main character OR read a book with fire on the cover or “Fire” intact in the title
25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings) OR read a book with a father and son relationship OR read a book where the main character is an inventor.

Duration: April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
READ: 25/16
✔1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times OR a book where the beginning of something is created (Ex~ town, city, country)
Styxx - Sherrilyn Kenyon (Greece 9533 BC) 9/12
✔2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a war in it OR with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone
The Darkest Seduction - Gena Showalter (rebels against king of the Titans) 5/31
✔3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book OR a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other OR read a book where the main character’s name starts with a P or C
The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley (Carrie) 4/2
✔4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book set in the spring OR a book where the main character is kidnapped OR a book with a fruit on the cover
Pleasure - Jacquelyn Frank 4/21
✔5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain OR a book with a mirror on the cover OR a book where a character loves someone but they don’t feel the same
The Darkest Surrender - Gena Showalter 4/25
✔6. The Iliad~ Read an Epic Fantasy book OR read a retelling of the Trojan War OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M
Lord of the Silent - Elizabeth Peters (Amelia) 4/13
✔7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O OR read a book where the main character is trying to get somewhere
Tiger's Destiny - Colleen Houck 4/14
✔8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it OR read a book with a descendent of Medusa as the main character OR read a book where the bad guy gets killed
Hounded - Kevin Hearne 4/28
✔9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a mystery books (Labyrinth=puzzle) OR a book where the main character gets left behind OR a book where the main character fights a monster
Backfire - Catherine Coulter 4/5
✔10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a Hero OR read a book where the main character goes crazy OR read a book with a character who has super strength
Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews 6/23
✔11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book where a guy chases the girl OR read a book with a strong female main character OR read a book with a tree on the cover

✔12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book set in the underworld/hell OR read a book where the main character is a musician OR read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions
Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here - Christine Warren 4/13
✔13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book where a character’s curiosity gets the better of them OR read a book with a box, jar or vase on the cover OR read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover

✔14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book with a main character who is very intelligent OR read a book where the main character disobeys someone of authority OR read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions
Born To Darkness - Suzanne Brockmann 4/24
✔15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill OR read a book where two characters compete against each other OR read a book with a spider on the cover

✔16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a horse on the cover OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character

✔17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover OR a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR a book that takes place, for the most part, on a ship/boat

✔18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where everything the main character touches turns to gold (figuratively ) OR read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family
The King- J.R. Ward 4/8
✔19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female OR read a book with an apple on the cover OR read a book where the main character dies
Blood Will Tell - Dana Stabenow 4/19
✔20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line OR read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc) OR read a book with a good looking guy on the cover
Retribution - Jilliane Hoffman 4/15
✔21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that has twins in it or where BOTH twins are the main characters OR read a book with a pregnant main character OR takes place on an island
The Vampire and the Virgin - Kerrelyn Sparks 4/29
✔22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water OR read a book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster OR read a book with an olive or olive tree on the cover
Ashfall - Mike Mullen (volcano) 6/21
✔23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions OR read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way) OR a book with a sun on the cover
Forbidden Highlander - Donna Grant 4/16
✔24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter OR read a book with an immortal being as the main character OR read a book with fire on the cover or “Fire” intact in the title
Chains of Fire - Christina Dodd 4/11
✔25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings) OR read a book with a father and son relationship OR read a book where the main character is an inventor.
Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey 4/27
CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Medium Level: 9/9 Completed!
1.) Zeus & Titan War -

2.) Cupid & Psyche -

3.) Iliad -

4.) Odyssey -

5.) Hercules -

6.) Apollo & Daphne -

7.) King Midas -

8.) Atlanta -

9.) Demeter -


April 15, 2014 - April 15, 2015
25/25



Mythology Challenge
May 2014 - May 2015
25/25
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times OR a book where the beginning of something is created (Ex~ town, city, country) Allegiant by Veronica Roth finished 7/21/15- a new society is created
2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a war in it OR with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins finished 5/29/14-- districts rebel against capitol in a war and the MC Katniss leads them as the Mockingjay
3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book OR a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other OR read a book where the main character’s name starts with a P or C Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson finished 5/18/14 (YA Romance) (main character is Peter Pan)
4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book set in the spring OR a book where the main character is kidnapped OR a book with a fruit on the cover

5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain OR a book with a mirror on the cover OR a book where a character loves someone but they don’t feel the same Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë finished 3/5/15-- i think all the characters were vain
6. The Iliad~ Read an Epic Fantasy book OR read a retelling of the Trojan War OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M A Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice finished 5/5/14 (Epic Fantasy)
7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O OR read a book where the main character is trying to get somewhere

8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it OR read a book with a descendent of Medusa as the main character OR read a book where the bad guy gets killed The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine finished 9/7/14
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a mystery books (Labyrinth=puzzle) OR a book where the main character gets left behind OR a book where the main character fights a monster Crocodile on the Sandbankby Elizabeth Peters finished 5/9/14 (Amelia Peabody Mystery)
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a Hero OR read a book where the main character goes crazy OR read a book with a character who has super strength City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare finished 3/25/15 Jace has super strength and agility
11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book where a guy chases the girl OR read a book with a strong female main character OR read a book with a tree on the cover I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali finished 11/12/14 (strong female character)
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book set in the underworld/hell OR read a book where the main character is a musician OR read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions The Search for the Red Dragon by James A. Owen finished 11/3/14 takes place in the "underneath" which was also referred to as the nine circles of hell
13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book where a character’s curiosity gets the better of them OR read a book with a box, jar or vase on the cover OR read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover

14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book with a main character who is very intelligent OR read a book where the main character disobeys someone of authority OR read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir finished 7/1/14-- Lady Jane Grey is very intelligent, as well is executed for her actions whether voluntary or not
15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill OR read a book where two characters compete against each other OR read a book with a spider on the cover The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern finished 6/19/14 -- Marco and Celia "compete" with each other with magic and illusions within the circus
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a horse on the cover OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character

17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover OR a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR a book that takes place, for the most part, on a ship/boat

18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where everything the main character touches turns to gold (figuratively ) OR read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family Veiled Rose by Anne Elisabeth Stengl finished 8/2/14 (Prince Lionheart is one of the MC's)
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female OR read a book with an apple on the cover OR read a book where the main character dies Silent Orchids by Morgan Wylie finished 6/10/14 MC is Kaeliegh
20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line OR read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc) OR read a book with a good looking guy on the cover The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi finished 11/6/14 (The crew on the ship are seeking revenge on the captain)
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that has twins in it or where BOTH twins are the main characters OR read a book with a pregnant main character OR takes place on an island The Last Boleyn by Karen Harper finished 11/15/14 takes place in England
22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water OR read a book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster OR read a book with an olive or olive tree on the cover Life of Pi by Yann Martel finished 9/23/14
23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions OR read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way) OR a book with a sun on the cover The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory finished 9/28/14 -- Hannah has visions
24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter OR read a book with an immortal being as the main character OR read a book with fire on the cover or “Fire” intact in the title

25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings) OR read a book with a father and son relationship OR read a book where the main character is an inventor.

8th Amendment by Jonna Ivin finished 11/25/14 (butterfly on cover has wings)

Mythology Challenge
April 15, 2014 - April 15, 2015
25/25



25/25
1. Greek Creation myth~Zel 9-2-14
2. Zeus and Titan War~Frozen 8-23-14
3. Psyche and Cupid~Slammed 8-27-14
4. Persephone and Hades~Ballad of Lucy Whipple 8-25-14
5. Narcissus and Echo~The Vanishing Season 9-2-14
6. The Iliad~The Second Life of Abigail Walker 8-15-14
7. The Odyssey~East 8-17-14
8. Medusa and Perseus~The Spindlers 9-12-14
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~In the After 9-14-14
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Chasing the Milky Way 9-18-14
11. Apollo and Daphne~Meaning of Maggie 8-18-14
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~Caged Graves 9-19-14
13. Pandora’s Box~If You Find Me 8-29-14
14. Prometheus Creates Man~Dark Companion 8-21-14
15. Athena and Arachne~The Girl From the Well 10-7-14
read a book where two characters compete against each other
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~A Swift Pure Cry 10-5-14
read a book with a cocky main character
17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~

Read a book with a gold/yellow cover
18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~

read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~Before I Die 8-14-14
20. Artemis and Adonis~Through to You 9-9-14
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ The Opposite of Love 9-30-14
read a book with a pregnant main character
22. Contest for Athens~The Fever 9-21-14
23. Apollo and Cassandra~Messages From Heaven 8-19-14
24. Demeter at Eleusis~Starbird Murphy and the World Outside 8-31-14
25. Daedalus and Icarus~Love in the Time of Global Warming 10-4-14
Read a book with wings on the cover

8/14-8/15
25/25
1. Greek Creation myth~Zel 9-2-14
2. Zeus and Titan War~Frozen 8-23-14
3. Psyche and Cupid~Slammed 8-27-14
4. Persephone and Hades~Ballad of Lucy Whipple 8-25-14
5. Narcissus and Echo~The Vanishing Season 9-2-14
6. The Iliad~The Second Life of Abigail Walker 8-15-14
7. The Odyssey~East 8-17-14
8. Medusa and Perseus~The Spindlers 9-12-14
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~In the After 9-14-14
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Chasing the Milky Way 9-18-14
11. Apollo and Daphne~Meaning of Maggie 8-18-14
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~Caged Graves 9-19-14
13. Pandora’s Box~If You Find Me 8-29-14
14. Prometheus Creates Man~Dark Companion 8-21-14
15. Athena and Arachne~The Girl From the Well 10-7-14
read a book where two characters compete against each other
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~A Swift Pure Cry 10-5-14
read a book with a cocky main character
17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ A Girl Called Problem by Katie Quirk 9-28-14
Read a book with a gold/yellow cover
18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Honey Queen by Christina Mercer 10-14-14
read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~Before I Die 8-14-14
20. Artemis and Adonis~Through to You 9-9-14
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ The Opposite of Love 9-30-14
read a book with a pregnant main character
22. Contest for Athens~The Fever 9-21-14
23. Apollo and Cassandra~Messages From Heaven 8-19-14
24. Demeter at Eleusis~Starbird Murphy and the World Outside 8-31-14
25. Daedalus and Icarus~Love in the Time of Global Warming 10-4-14
Read a book with wings on the cover

Duration: 10/15/2014 - 10/14/2015
Completed 25/25 on 1/26/15
Level: Hard~ all 25 myths
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times OR a book where the beginning of something is created (Ex~ town, city, country) The Beginning of the FAYZ - Gone
2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a war in it OR with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone - Dismantled Suz is the leader of the dismantlers
3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book OR a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other OR read a book where the main character’s name starts with a P or C - One of the MC's name is Patch - Finale
4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book set in the spring OR a book where the main character is kidnapped OR a book with a fruit on the cover (Mahir was kidnapped by his crew to take him beyond the rabbit fence. Doing so would help him out if they were caught. He would be able to claim he was taken against his will, which he was) - How Green This Land, How Blue This Sea
5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain OR a book with a mirror on the cover OR a book where a character loves someone but they don’t feel the same - Greg is in love with Kristy, but Kristy is in love with Dylan - Aftermath
6. The Iliad~ Read an Epic Fantasy book OR read a retelling of the Trojan War OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M - MC's name starts with an H for Horace - The Seer of Shadows
7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O OR read a book where the main character is trying to get somewhere - San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats
8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it OR read a book with a descendent of Medusa as the main character OR read a book where the bad guy gets killed - Larry, Emily's abusive husband is killed by her brother - The Oleander Sisters
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a mystery books (Labyrinth=puzzle) OR a book where the main character gets left behind OR a book where the main character fights a monster - Skinwalker
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a Hero OR read a book where the main character goes crazy OR read a book with a character who has super strength - Jane has superstrength. Blood Cross
11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book where a guy chases the girl OR read a book with a strong female main character OR read a book with a tree on the cover Hush, Hush
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book set in the underworld/hell OR read a book where the main character is a musician OR read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions - Unwind
13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book where a character’s curiosity gets the better of them OR read a book with a box, jar or vase on the cover OR read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover - Torn Away
14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book with a main character who is very intelligent OR read a book where the main character disobeys someone of authority OR read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions The Language of Silence
15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill OR read a book where two characters compete against each other OR read a book with a spider on the cover - The Gods of Gotham
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a horse on the cover OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character Crescendo
17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover OR a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR a book that takes place, for the most part, on a ship/boat - Ship of the Dead
18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where everything the main character touches turns to gold (figuratively ) OR read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family - The Sign Painter
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female OR read a book with an apple on the cover OR read a book where the main character dies - Flight of the Sparrow: A Novel of Early America
20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line OR read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc) OR read a book with a good looking guy on the cover Confessions
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that has twins in it or where BOTH twins are the main characters OR read a book with a pregnant main character OR takes place on an island - Linked
22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water OR read a book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster OR read a book with an olive or olive tree on the cover. Takes place around Iron Lake in Aurora, Minnesota.
23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions OR read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way) OR a book with a sun on the cover Silence
24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter OR read a book with an immortal being as the main character OR read a book with fire on the cover or “Fire” intact in the title Dear Daughter
25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings) OR read a book with a father and son relationship OR read a book where the main character is an inventor. All Our Yesterdays

Mythology Challenge
May 2014 - May 2015
25/25
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times OR a book where the beginning of something is created (Ex~ town, city, country) Allegiant by Veronica Roth finished 7/21/15- a new society is created
2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a war in it OR with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins finished 5/29/14-- districts rebel against capitol in a war and the MC Katniss leads them as the Mockingjay
3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book OR a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other OR read a book where the main character’s name starts with a P or C Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson finished 5/18/14 (YA Romance) (main character is Peter Pan)
4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book set in the spring OR a book where the main character is kidnapped OR a book with a fruit on the cover

5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain OR a book with a mirror on the cover OR a book where a character loves someone but they don’t feel the same Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë finished 3/5/15-- i think all the characters were vain
6. The Iliad~ Read an Epic Fantasy book OR read a retelling of the Trojan War OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M A Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice finished 5/5/14 (Epic Fantasy)
7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O OR read a book where the main character is trying to get somewhere

8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it OR read a book with a descendent of Medusa as the main character OR read a book where the bad guy gets killed The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine finished 9/7/14
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a mystery books (Labyrinth=puzzle) OR a book where the main character gets left behind OR a book where the main character fights a monster Crocodile on the Sandbankby Elizabeth Peters finished 5/9/14 (Amelia Peabody Mystery)
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a Hero OR read a book where the main character goes crazy OR read a book with a character who has super strength City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare finished 3/25/15 Jace has super strength and agility
11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book where a guy chases the girl OR read a book with a strong female main character OR read a book with a tree on the cover I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali finished 11/12/14 (strong female character)
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book set in the underworld/hell OR read a book where the main character is a musician OR read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions The Search for the Red Dragon by James A. Owen finished 11/3/14 takes place in the "underneath" which was also referred to as the nine circles of hell
13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book where a character’s curiosity gets the better of them OR read a book with a box, jar or vase on the cover OR read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover

14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book with a main character who is very intelligent OR read a book where the main character disobeys someone of authority OR read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir finished 7/1/14-- Lady Jane Grey is very intelligent, as well is executed for her actions whether voluntary or not
15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill OR read a book where two characters compete against each other OR read a book with a spider on the cover The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern finished 6/19/14 -- Marco and Celia "compete" with each other with magic and illusions within the circus
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a horse on the cover OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character

17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover OR a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR a book that takes place, for the most part, on a ship/boat

18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where everything the main character touches turns to gold (figuratively ) OR read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family Veiled Rose by Anne Elisabeth Stengl finished 8/2/14 (Prince Lionheart is one of the MC's)
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female OR read a book with an apple on the cover OR read a book where the main character dies Silent Orchids by Morgan Wylie finished 6/10/14 MC is Kaeliegh
20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line OR read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc) OR read a book with a good looking guy on the cover The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi finished 11/6/14 (The crew on the ship are seeking revenge on the captain)
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that has twins in it or where BOTH twins are the main characters OR read a book with a pregnant main character OR takes place on an island The Last Boleyn by Karen Harper finished 11/15/14 takes place in England
22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water OR read a book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster OR read a book with an olive or olive tree on the cover Life of Pi by Yann Martel finished 9/23/14
23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions OR read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way) OR a book with a sun on the cover The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory finished 9/28/14 -- Hannah has visions
24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter OR read a book with an immortal being as the main character OR read a book with fire on the cover or “Fire” intact in the title

25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings) OR read a book with a father and son relationship OR read a book where the main character is an inventor.

8th Amendment by Jonna Ivin finished 11/25/14 (butterfly on cover has wings)
Chrystal wrote: "A little late but I finished this one!!
Mythology Challenge
May 2014 - May 2015
25/25
Congrats Chrystal!
Mythology Challenge
May 2014 - May 2015
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Congrats Chrystal!

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Mythology Challenge
Duration: 21/5/17 to 21/5/18
Date completed: 13/4/18
Level: Hard~ all 25 myths
Progress: 25/25
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times: Set in Ancient Egypt -

2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone: Main character is leader of Dumbledore's Army to oppose the Ministry of Magic -

3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book:

4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book where the main character is kidnapped: Main character was kidnapped by a man who was obsessed with her towards the end of the story -

5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain: Main character is very vain and as a result he's obsessed with his youth and beauty -

6. The Iliad~ Read a retelling of the Trojan War: Focuses on the Trojan War as well as the friendship/relationship between Patroclus and Achilles -

7. The Odyssey~ Read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O: Main character's name is Odysseus -

8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book where the bad guy gets killed: Dan, a werewolf, gets burned to death at the end -

9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a book where the main character fights a monster: Main character as well as other characters fight against these parasitic squid creatures/monsters all throughout the story -

10. The Labors of Hercules ~ Read a book with a character who has super strength: Main character is an elite soldier that went through mechanical and biological augmentation -

11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book with a strong female main character:

12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book where the main character is a musician: Main character is a bassist for a band called Warning Sign -

13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover:

14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions: Main character is exiled by his father as he tried to avenge the deaths of his brothers and grandfather by the hands of his father -

15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where two characters compete against each other: Main character as well as other characters compete in a legendary contest called the Talisman’s Hie -

16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a hybrid type creature: Main character as well as other characters are Chimaera (people with parts taken from various animals) -

17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a ship or boat on the cover: Ship is shown on cover -

18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family: Main character is a Prince -

19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female -

20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc): Main character is a werewolf slayer -

21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book with a pregnant main character: Main character is pregnant and gives birth at the end -

22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water: Setting of book is in a British coastal town of Cornwall near a harbour -

23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions: Main character has visions of "his" death -

24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter: Main character along with other characters are mothers -

25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book where the main character is an inventor: Main character is an inventor of a time machine -


Greek Mythology Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018
Progress: 25 out of 25 (Hard~ all 25 myths)
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times OR a book where the beginning of something is created (Ex~ town, city, country)
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 10/27/2017 - 427 Pages - New kingdom is created
2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a war in it OR with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone:
Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James - **** - 9/12/2017 - 300 Pages - Rebels against her father
3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book OR a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other OR read a book where the main character’s name starts with a P or C:
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - *** - 7/7/2017 - 320 Pages - Romance book
4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book set in the spring OR a book where the main character is kidnapped OR a book with a fruit on the cover
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer - **** - 9/21/2017 - 316 Pages - MC is kidnapped
5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain OR a book with a mirror on the cover OR a book where a character loves someone but they don’t feel the same:
Orange: The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 by Ichigo Takano - ***** - 10/26/2017 - 384 Pages - Character loves someone who loves someone else
6. The Iliad~ Read an Epic Fantasy book OR read a retelling of the Trojan War OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie - ***** - 7/9/2017 - 230 Pages - Arnold Main Character
7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O OR read a book where the main character is trying to get somewhere:
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi - ***** - 7/1/2017 - 341 Pages - Book with a Journey
8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it OR read a book with a descendent of Medusa as the main character OR read a book where the bad guy gets killed:
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes - **** - 10/4/2017 - 384 Pages - Bad guy gets killed
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a mystery books (Labyrinth=puzzle) OR a book where the main character gets left behind OR a book where the main character fights a monster
Lightning Strikes by V.C. Andrews - **** - 9/20/2017 - 384 Pages - Mystery/Left Behind
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a Hero OR read a book where the main character goes crazy OR read a book with a character who has super strength
1984 by George Orwell - *** - 10/12/2017 - 328 Pages - MC goes crazy
11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book where a guy chases the girl OR read a book with a strong female main character OR read a book with a tree on the cover
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari - ***** - 10/24/2017 - 279 Pages - Guy chases Girl
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book set in the underworld/hell OR read a book where the main character is a musician OR read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions
Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling - ** - 10/10/2017 - 573 Pages - MC is a musician
13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book where a character’s curiosity gets the better of them OR read a book with a box, jar or vase on the cover OR read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan - ***** - 10/11/2017 - 152 Pages - Beautiful Cover
14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book with a main character who is very intelligent OR read a book where the main character disobeys someone of authority OR read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent - ***** - 7/5/2017 - 314 Pages - Punished for Actions
15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill OR read a book where two characters compete against each other OR read a book with a spider on the cover
Under the Dome by Stephen King - ***** - 7/4/2017 - 1074 Pages - characters compete for control of the town
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a horse on the cover OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - ***** - 10/3/2017 - 586 Pages - Horse on the cover
17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover OR a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR a book that takes place, for the most part, on a ship/boat
Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Mallory Ortberg - ***** - 7/7/2017 - 226 Pages - Yellow Cover
18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where everything the main character touches turns to gold (figuratively ) OR read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female OR read a book with an apple on the cover OR read a book where the main character dies
You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - ***** - 10/23/2017 - 334 Pages - Main character is female
20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line OR read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc) OR read a book with a good looking guy on the cover
Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts - ***** - 9/19/2017 - 437 Pages - Revenge story
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that has twins in it or where BOTH twins are the main characters OR read a book with a pregnant main character OR takes place on an island:
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks - ***** - 10/21/2017 - 323 Pages - Pregnant main character
22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water OR read a book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster OR read a book with an olive or olive tree on the cover:
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver - ***** - 9/25/2017 - 508 Pages - Takes place by the ocean
23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions OR read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way) OR a book with a sun on the cover
Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher - ***** - 9/28/2017 - 418 Pages - Visions or Premonitions
24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter OR read a book with an immortal being as the main character OR read a book with fire on the cover or “Fire” intact in the title:
No One Is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts - ** - 10/6/2017 - 371 Pages - MC is a mother
25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings) OR read a book with a father and son relationship OR read a book where the main character is an inventor:
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 9/29/2017 - 400 Pages - Father Son relationship


























All Challenges All The Time
Greek Mythology Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018
Progress: 25 out of 25 (Hard~ all 25 myths)
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times OR a book where the beginning of something is created (Ex~ town, city, country)
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 10/27/2017 - 427 Pages - New kingdom is created
2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a war in it OR with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone:
Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James - **** - 9/12/2017 - 300 Pages - Rebels against her father
3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book OR a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other OR read a book where the main character’s name starts with a P or C:
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - *** - 7/7/2017 - 320 Pages - Romance book
4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book set in the spring OR a book where the main character is kidnapped OR a book with a fruit on the cover
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer - **** - 9/21/2017 - 316 Pages - MC is kidnapped
5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain OR a book with a mirror on the cover OR a book where a character loves someone but they don’t feel the same:
Orange: The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 by Ichigo Takano - ***** - 10/26/2017 - 384 Pages - Character loves someone who loves someone else
6. The Iliad~ Read an Epic Fantasy book OR read a retelling of the Trojan War OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie - ***** - 7/9/2017 - 230 Pages - Arnold Main Character
7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O OR read a book where the main character is trying to get somewhere:
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi - ***** - 7/1/2017 - 341 Pages - Book with a Journey
8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it OR read a book with a descendent of Medusa as the main character OR read a book where the bad guy gets killed:
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes - **** - 10/4/2017 - 384 Pages - Bad guy gets killed
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a mystery books (Labyrinth=puzzle) OR a book where the main character gets left behind OR a book where the main character fights a monster
Lightning Strikes by V.C. Andrews - **** - 9/20/2017 - 384 Pages - Mystery/Left Behind
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a Hero OR read a book where the main character goes crazy OR read a book with a character who has super strength
1984 by George Orwell - *** - 10/12/2017 - 328 Pages - MC goes crazy
11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book where a guy chases the girl OR read a book with a strong female main character OR read a book with a tree on the cover
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari - ***** - 10/24/2017 - 279 Pages - Guy chases Girl
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book set in the underworld/hell OR read a book where the main character is a musician OR read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions
Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling - ** - 10/10/2017 - 573 Pages - MC is a musician
13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book where a character’s curiosity gets the better of them OR read a book with a box, jar or vase on the cover OR read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan - ***** - 10/11/2017 - 152 Pages - Beautiful Cover
14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book with a main character who is very intelligent OR read a book where the main character disobeys someone of authority OR read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent - ***** - 7/5/2017 - 314 Pages - Punished for Actions
15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill OR read a book where two characters compete against each other OR read a book with a spider on the cover
Under the Dome by Stephen King - ***** - 7/4/2017 - 1074 Pages - characters compete for control of the town
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a horse on the cover OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - ***** - 10/3/2017 - 586 Pages - Horse on the cover
17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover OR a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR a book that takes place, for the most part, on a ship/boat
Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Mallory Ortberg - ***** - 7/7/2017 - 226 Pages - Yellow Cover
18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where everything the main character touches turns to gold (figuratively ) OR read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female OR read a book with an apple on the cover OR read a book where the main character dies
You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - ***** - 10/23/2017 - 334 Pages - Main character is female
20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line OR read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc) OR read a book with a good looking guy on the cover
Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts - ***** - 9/19/2017 - 437 Pages - Revenge story
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that has twins in it or where BOTH twins are the main characters OR read a book with a pregnant main character OR takes place on an island:
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks - ***** - 10/21/2017 - 323 Pages - Pregnant main character
22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water OR read a book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster OR read a book with an olive or olive tree on the cover:
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver - ***** - 9/25/2017 - 508 Pages - Takes place by the ocean
23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions OR read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way) OR a book with a sun on the cover
Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher - ***** - 9/28/2017 - 418 Pages - Visions or Premonitions
24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter OR read a book with an immortal being as the main character OR read a book with fire on the cover or “Fire” intact in the title:
No One Is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts - ** - 10/6/2017 - 371 Pages - MC is a mother
25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings) OR read a book with a father and son relationship OR read a book where the main character is an inventor:
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 9/29/2017 - 400 Pages - Father Son relationship


























12/12/17-6/24/18
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times OR a book where the beginning of something is created (Ex~ town, city, country) - Cannons at Dawn: The Second Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1779 by Kristiana Gregory (the U.S.) 2/11/18
2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a war in it OR with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone - Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America by Walter R. Borneman 12/13/17
3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book OR a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other OR read a book where the main character’s name starts with a P or C - Possession by A.S. Byatt 1/14/18
4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book set in the spring OR a book where the main character is kidnapped OR a book with a fruit on the cover - Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan, Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, 1763 by Mary Pope Osborne 1/20/18
5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain OR a book with a mirror on the cover OR a book where a character loves someone but they don’t feel the same - I Walk in Dread: The Diary of Deliverance Trembley, Witness to the Salem Witch Trials, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1691 by Lisa Rowe Fraustino 1/20/18
6. The Iliad~ Read an Epic Fantasy book OR read a retelling of the Trojan War OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M - So Far From Home: the Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl, Lowell, Massachusetts, 1847 by Barry Denenberg (Mary) 12/12/17
7. The Odyssey ~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O OR read a book where the main character is trying to get somewhere - All the Stars in the Sky: The Santa Fe Trail Diary of Florrie Mack Ryder by Megan McDonald 12/20/17
8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it OR read a book with a descendent of Medusa as the main character OR read a book where the bad guy gets killed - The Case of the Drowning Duck by Erle Stanley Gardner 2/20/18
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a mystery book (Labyrinth=puzzle) OR a book where the main character gets left behind OR a book where the main character fights a monster - The Murder Room by P.D. James 2/19/18
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a Hero OR read a book where the main character goes crazy OR read a book with a character who has super strength - Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies by J.K. Rowling 1/21/18
11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book where a guy chases the girl OR read a book with a strong female main character OR read a book with a tree on the cover - Seeds of Hope: The Gold Rush Diary of Susanna Fairchild by Kristiana Gregory 1/17/18
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book set in the underworld/hell OR read a book where the main character is a musician OR read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions - By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie 6/6/18
13. Pandora’s Box ~ Read a book where a character’s curiosity gets the better of them OR read a book with a box, jar or vase on the cover OR read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover - The Swarm by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston 3/6/18
14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book with a main character who is very intelligent OR read a book where the main character disobeys someone of authority OR read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions - The Stranger from the Sea by Winston Graham 3/2/18
15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill OR read a book where two characters compete against each other OR read a book with a spider on the cover - Look to the Hills: The Diary of Lozette Moreau, a French Slave Girl by Patricia C. McKissack 1/24/18
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a horse on the cover OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character - Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie 4/22/18
17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover OR a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR a book that takes place, for the most part, on a ship/boat - La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman 2/25/18

18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where everything the main character touches turns to gold (figuratively ) OR read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family - The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory 4/15/18
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples ~ Read a book where the main character is a female OR read a book with an apple on the cover OR read a book where the main character dies - Love Thy Neighbor: The Tory Diary of Prudence Emerson by Ann Turner 2/2/18
20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line OR read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc) OR read a book with a good looking guy on the cover - Franklin Pierce by Michael F. Holt 3/5/18

21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that has twins in it or where BOTH twins are the main characters OR read a book with a pregnant main character OR takes place on an island - Thrones, Dominations by Dorothy L. Sayers and Jill Paton Walsh 4/2/18
22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water OR read a book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster OR read a book with an olive or olive tree on the cover - The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea by Sebastian Junger 2/28/18
23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions OR read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way) OR a book with a sun on the cover - Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists by J.K Rowling 6/15/18
24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter OR read a book with an immortal being as the main character OR read a book with fire on the cover or “Fire” intact in the title - The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl by Ann Turner 6/22/18
25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings) OR read a book with a father and son relationship OR read a book where the main character is an inventor. - Leaving Everything Most Loved by Jaqueline Winspear 4/28/18

Mythology Challenge
Duration: 21/5/17 to 21/5/18
Date completed: 13/4/18
Level: Hard~ all 25 myths
Progress: 25/25
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times: Set in Ancient Egypt -

2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone: Main character is leader of Dumbledore's Army to oppose the Ministry of Magic -

3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book:

4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book where the main character is kidnapped: Main character was kidnapped by a man who was obsessed with her towards the end of the story -

5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain: Main character is very vain and as a result he's obsessed with his youth and beauty -

6. The Iliad~ Read a retelling of the Trojan War: Focuses on the Trojan War as well as the friendship/relationship between Patroclus and Achilles -

7. The Odyssey~ Read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O: Main character's name is Odysseus -

8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book where the bad guy gets killed: Dan, a werewolf, gets burned to death at the end -

9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a book where the main character fights a monster: Main character as well as other characters fight against these parasitic squid creatures/monsters all throughout the story -

10. The Labors of Hercules ~ Read a book with a character who has super strength: Main character is an elite soldier that went through mechanical and biological augmentation -

11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book with a strong female main character:

12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book where the main character is a musician: Main character is a bassist for a band called Warning Sign -

13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover:

14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions: Main character is exiled by his father as he tried to avenge the deaths of his brothers and grandfather by the hands of his father -

15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where two characters compete against each other: Main character as well as other characters compete in a legendary contest called the Talisman’s Hie -

16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a hybrid type creature: Main character as well as other characters are Chimaera (people with parts taken from various animals) -

17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a ship or boat on the cover: Ship is shown on cover -

18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family: Main character is a Prince -

19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female -

20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc): Main character is a werewolf slayer -

21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book with a pregnant main character: Main character is pregnant and gives birth at the end -

22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water: Setting of book is in a British coastal town of Cornwall near a harbour -

23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions: Main character has visions of "his" death -

24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter: Main character along with other characters are mothers -

25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book where the main character is an inventor: Main character is an inventor of a time machine -

Books mentioned in this topic
The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl (other topics)Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists (other topics)
By the Pricking of My Thumbs (other topics)
Leaving Everything Most Loved (other topics)
Taken at the Flood (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
K.C. Lynn (other topics)Lara Adrian (other topics)
J.K. Rowling (other topics)
Oscar Wilde (other topics)
H.G. Wells (other topics)
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Duration:
One year from start date
Levels:
Easy~ 1-8 myths
Medium~ 8-16 myths
Hard~ all 25 myths
1. Greek Creation myth~ Read a book set in ancient times OR a book where the beginning of something is created (Ex~ town, city, country)
2. Zeus and Titan War~ Read a book with a war in it OR with a main character who is a leader of a group that rebels against something/someone
3. Psyche and Cupid~ Read a romance book OR a book where one of the people in a couple has to work hard to be worthy of the other OR read a book where the main character’s name starts with a P or C
4. Persephone and Hades~ Read a book set in the spring OR a book where the main character is kidnapped OR a book with a fruit on the cover
5. Narcissus and Echo~ Read a book with a main character who is very vain OR a book with a mirror on the cover OR a book where a character loves someone but they don’t feel the same
6. The Iliad~ Read an Epic Fantasy book OR read a retelling of the Trojan War OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with a A, H, P, M
7. The Odyssey~ Read a book with an adventure or a journey OR read a book whose main character’s name begins with an O OR read a book where the main character is trying to get somewhere
8. Medusa and Perseus~ Read a book with a monster in it OR read a book with a descendent of Medusa as the main character OR read a book where the bad guy gets killed
9. The Minotaur and Theseus~ Read a mystery books (Labyrinth=puzzle) OR a book where the main character gets left behind OR a book where the main character fights a monster
10. The Labors of Hercules~ Read a book with a Hero OR read a book where the main character goes crazy OR read a book with a character who has super strength
11. Apollo and Daphne~ Read a book where a guy chases the girl OR read a book with a strong female main character OR read a book with a tree on the cover
12. Orpheus and Eurydice~ Read a book set in the underworld/hell OR read a book where the main character is a musician OR read a book where the main character does something stupid because they didn’t listen to instructions
13. Pandora’s Box~ Read a book where a character’s curiosity gets the better of them OR read a book with a box, jar or vase on the cover OR read a book with a beautiful girl on the cover
14. Prometheus Creates Man~ Read a book with a main character who is very intelligent OR read a book where the main character disobeys someone of authority OR read a book where the main character is punished/tortured for their actions
15. Athena and Arachne~ Read a book where the main character is the best at their craft/skill OR read a book where two characters compete against each other OR read a book with a spider on the cover
16. Bellephron and The Chimera~ Read a book with a horse on the cover OR read a book with a hybrid type creature OR read a book with a cocky main character
17. Jason and the Golden Fleece~ Read a book with a gold/yellow cover OR a book with a ship or boat on the cover OR a book that takes place, for the most part, on a ship/boat
18. King Midas and the Golden Touch~ Read a book where everything the main character touches turns to gold (figuratively ) OR read a book with a gold item on the cover Or read a book where the main character is a king or part of a royal family
19. Atlanta and the Golden Apples~ Read a book where the main character is a female OR read a book with an apple on the cover OR read a book where the main character dies
20. Artemis and Adonis~ Read a book where revenge is a major plot line OR read a book with a hunter of any kind (actual animals, supernatural, etc) OR read a book with a good looking guy on the cover
21. Birth of Artemis and Apollo~ Read a book that has twins in it or where BOTH twins are the main characters OR read a book with a pregnant main character OR takes place on an island
22. Contest for Athens~ Read a book that takes place in or around any kind of water OR read a book where a city is destroyed by anything natural disaster OR read a book with an olive or olive tree on the cover
23. Apollo and Cassandra~ Read a book with a main character who has visions or premonitions OR read a book with a main character who is cursed (in any way) OR a book with a sun on the cover
24. Demeter at Eleusis~ Read a book whose main character is a mother or a babysitter OR read a book with an immortal being as the main character OR read a book with fire on the cover or “Fire” intact in the title
25. Daedalus and Icarus~ Read a book with wings on the cover (can be angel wings/bird wings) OR read a book with a father and son relationship OR read a book where the main character is an inventor.
Made this challenge for another group but there were no takers so I brought it here :D