The Agon: A Mortal's Oath

<p>Aphrodite (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As an absurd suggestion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Healing ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are conditional and based on need. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She is on the verge of dying. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The man’s lost power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His loyal servant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They conceal their identities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A new beginning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They worship him as a deity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He feels young again (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They dispose of dead bodies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Belen resembles him (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It vibrated along her nerves, raising every hair on her body. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She fell unconscious on the cement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She was concerned about losing her sanctuary's secrecy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She needed to be taken to a hospital. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She ended the call before it connected. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is as red as human blood. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She describes Athena as a fighter. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He panics and shakes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The desire to reclaim a lost divine power. (C), The struggle to accept human weaknesses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tormented and burdened by weakness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He has a deep connection to Manhattan. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are seen as tragically flawed beings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It illustrates the vitality of divine force. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rough ground and the smell of blood. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The city of Manhattan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He is unaccustomed to feeling grounded. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bind her fate to Athena until sunrise on the eighth day. (A), Kill Ares in Athena's name. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She would be cursed if she failed or succeeded. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The promise of surviving the week. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Her great-grandfather was cursed due to his oath. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anxious but resolute. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To aid in his destruction as an enemy of her blood. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She must bind her fate to Athena until the hunt ends. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Worry about repeating past mistakes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The center of the world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the gods from strategizing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perseides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their lines were deemed unworthy of participating in the Agon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Islands and cities with limited access (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That he rode Pegasus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The planning of the next Agon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a result of legal changes in the sixteenth century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of taking on a mortal form, often understood as a test or trial.

The concept that a god can regain their immortality after experiencing a mortal life, often by completing a specific task.

This refers to the metaphorical heart of a conflict, where the most intense clash occurs.

The god's senses are dulled due to the mortal form, leading to temporary discomfort and a sense of being alien to the world.

A description of the sensation of being physically limited and aware of one's body, which is a contrast to the god's previous state of being.

A reference to the god's past life as a powerful entity before taking on a mortal form. This highlights the contrast in power and influence.

The god's past actions of instigating and nurturing conflicts, representing his power and influence over the mortal world.

The city's essence, represented by its infrastructure and the energy of its people. This symbolizes the god's connection to the mortal world.

A divine being who has taken on the form of a human, restricted by the limitations of human flesh.

The goddess's unique blood, representing her divine essence.

A place of refuge, a sanctuary for the goddess, highlighting a contrast with the dangerous external world.

The ancient language spoken by divine beings, implying a long-standing connection to the past.

A group of individuals dedicated to hunting and eliminating divine beings, demonstrating a potential threat to the goddess.

The state of being unconscious, a temporary break from awareness, highlighting the vulnerability of the goddess.

The essence of life, a vital force that connects the goddess to the mortal world, highlighting the connection between gods and mortals.

The act of reclaiming a god's power and immortal life after experiencing a mortal life, often after completing a specific task.

The process of becoming a god after a mortal life, often involving a powerful transition.

The act of offering tributes - in this case, the blood of enemies - to show loyalty and devotion.

The god's senses are dulled due to the mortal form, leading to temporary discomfort and a sense of being alien to the world.

The god's ability to control and manipulate life and death, demonstrating his ultimate power.

A goddess who has taken on a mortal form, experiencing limitations and vulnerability.

A goddess who has betrayed her sister, Athena, leaving her vulnerable.

A divine ability to physically heal oneself or others. Only Apollo seems to retain this power in the current state.

A state of temporary weakness and vulnerability experienced by gods while in a mortal form, where their powers are significantly reduced.

The state of being bound or connected to another person's destiny, sharing their fate.

The moment a god transitions from their immortal form to a mortal form and loses their powers.

A person who seeks and destroys gods, often motivated by a desire for power or revenge.

An oath that binds one's fate to another, meaning the oath-taker's life is linked to the person they swear to protect. If the protected individual dies, the oath-taker will die as well.

Gods cannot directly take another god's power. Instead, they can strip them of it by binding their fate to the god they are hunting.

An oath is a curse you place on yourself, carrying consequences regardless of success or failure.

The act of removing a god's dangerous power from the mortal world, effectively eliminating their influence.

A god who has taken on a mortal form is vulnerable to the dangers of the mortal world, including death.

An ancient curse placed on the bloodline of Kadmos, causing their descendants to face animosity and death.

A large stone believed to mark the center of the world and used to determine the location of the Agon.

The Agon, a brutal hunt orchestrated by the gods, is chosen by the bloodlines. They vote on the location where it will take place each year. This location is often chosen strategically, based on the bloodline's resources and power.

The bloodlines are the only remaining lineages with the ability to hunt the gods in the Agon. They are all that remains of powerful houses, like the Houses of Kadmos and Theseus.

The houses of Meleager and Bellerophon were the first two bloodlines to die off, their lines wiped out by events intertwined with fate and divine judgement.

The bloodlines have a complex system of determining the hunt's location, often choosing cities on islands like London and Tokyo. This makes it hard for the gods to escape the earthbound hunters, while offering the bloodlines a clear strategic advantage.

The chosen location of the Agon can influence the difficulty of the hunt. The bloodlines occasionally bring the omphalos back to the old country, a place full of ancient ruins. This creates a more challenging and symbolic hunt.

The Bloodlines are a small group of families with a shared history and purpose. They are dedicated to hunting and eliminating divine beings, marking them as a constant threat to the gods who have descended to take mortal form.

The gods have been forced to take on mortal forms, experiencing the limitations of human flesh and the world. This act represents a significant shift in their power and a vulnerability to the bloodlines who hunt them.