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A review by postitsandpens
Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess by George O'Connor
4.0
Another solid addition to the Olympians series! I liked the fact that Athena's tale was told via the three Fates, and I liked how the myths used were weaved together to give a clearer picture of Athena's character. And I actually learned something new from this one, which was how Athena got the name of Pallas. Likewise, I hadn't realized that Athena wore Zeus' aegis. Considering my love of Greek myths, finding new information is pretty amazing!
I especially liked how O'Connor didn't gloss over the rather dark details of the Olympians and how they came to be; this was seen first in Zeus and again here, where the stories are told fairly matter-of-factly, with just a few things sort of "blurred" out. It definitely helps make the stories more appropriate for a younger audience.
I especially liked how O'Connor didn't gloss over the rather dark details of the Olympians and how they came to be; this was seen first in Zeus and again here, where the stories are told fairly matter-of-factly, with just a few things sort of "blurred" out. It definitely helps make the stories more appropriate for a younger audience.