The Agon: A Mortal's Oath
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Who does Athena claim has betrayed her?

  • Artemis (correct)
  • Apollo
  • Aphrodite
  • Castor

    • What is Lore's initial reaction to Athena's request for help?

  • She refuses outright. (correct)
  • She shows empathy and offers a plan.
  • She expresses mild appreciation.
  • She agrees immediately.

    • What event does Athena mention that involved a threat to her life?

  • The Great War
  • The Battle of Bloodlines
  • The Agon
  • The Awakening (correct)

    • Which goddess was killed by a hunter a century ago?

    <p>Aphrodite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Lore describe Athena’s request to bind their fates?

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

    What power does Apollo seem to retain after losing his immortality?

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

    What does Athena imply about the nature of alliances among the gods?

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

    What is the condition of Athena by the end of the exchange with Lore?

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

    What does the dagger in the severed head's hand symbolize?

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

    Who is Belen in relation to the new god?

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

    What is significant about the masks worn by the figures approaching the new god?

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

    What does the crimson silk tunic symbolize?

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

    What does the phrase 'undying loyalty' from Belen imply about the hunters' beliefs?

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

    Which detail emphasizes the new god's transformation?

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

    What is the primary action taken by the Kadmides in preparation for the new god's reign?

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

    Why does the new god feel amusement when watching Belen?

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

    What effect did the ancient tongue have on Lore when she heard it?

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

    How did Athena respond after delivering her command?

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

    Why did Lore want to avoid involving the police?

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

    What did Miles initially think was necessary for Athena?

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

    What did Lore do to prevent Miles from calling for help?

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

    What is suggested about Athena's blood when Lore checks her pulse?

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

    What does Lore reveal when she speaks about Athena's nature?

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

    What is Miles' initial reaction upon seeing Athena's condition?

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

    What is the primary theme expressed in the passage regarding mortality?

    <p>The desire to reclaim a lost divine power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the character feel upon returning to his mortal state?

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

    What can be inferred about the character's past based on the text?

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

    What role do the old gods play in the character's perspective on mortality?

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

    What is the significance of the phrase 'liquid sunlight of the ichor'?

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

    What sensory details does the character notice upon awakening?

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

    Which setting does the character identify with from his past?

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

    What does the character's physical reaction to the ground suggest?

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

    What does Lore agree to do for Athena?

    <p>Bind her fate to Athena until sunrise on the eighth day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence feared by Lore regarding the oath she was considering?

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

    What does Athena offer to Lore in exchange for her oath?

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

    What familial history does Lore recall when considering her oath to Athena?

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

    How does Lore feel about the decision to bind her fate to Athena?

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

    What does Lore vow to do for Athena regarding Aristos Kadmou?

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

    What condition does Athena place on Lore in exchange for her help?

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

    What internal conflict does Lore face regarding her ancestry?

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

    What does the omphalos represent in the context of controlling the Agon?

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

    Why do the leaders of the bloodlines move the omphalos secretly?

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

    Which of the following bloodlines is NOT mentioned as surviving in the Agon?

    <p>Perseides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about the fate of Meleager and Bellerophon?

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

    What is a common element for the recent locations of the Agon?

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

    What misconception does Miles express about Herakles?

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

    What event is being discussed regarding the gathering of the bloodline leaders?

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

    Why were the bloodlines of Meleager and Bellerophon eliminated?

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

    Study Notes

    The Agon: A Mortal's Oath

    • Ares, a god of war, returns to mortality after seven years
    • He emerges in Manhattan, seeking to reclaim his power
    • Ares is confronted by the House of Kadmos, his mortal bloodline, who aim to claim him as their new god
    • Belen, the tallest hunter, leads the House in respect, offering a silk tunic
    • Lore, a mortal woman, discovers a wounded Athena, another goddess, in need of help
    • Athena reveals that her sister Artemis had betrayed and harmed her, prompting her to seek protection
    • Athena requests Lore to bind their fates together, promising to help her destroy the false Ares, and Lore agrees
    • The location of the Agon is determined by the location of the omphalos, a stone representing the centre of the world, which the bloodlines moved.

    The Hunt and Bloodlines

    • Ares, the false god, seeks the power from his predeccessor
    • Houses of Kadmos, Theseus, Achilles, and Odysseus still participate in Agon hunt
    • Bloodlines from the past, like Herakles, Jason, and Meleager are extinct, also Bellerophon
    • Lore's ancestry has a troubled history with some gods
    • Gods retain power even after losing immortality, and Apollo is the only one who can heal
    • Gods are able to leave their trails of blood for the hunter's dogs to follow
    • Athena's wound is now bleeding, indicative of mortal blood. The colour runs red and it pools.
    • A mortal's blood is perceived as "sludge" compared to the ichor of the gods.

    Lore and Athena's Partnership

    • Lore, faced with a wounded goddess and a dangerous situation, chooses to help Athena
    • Lore's agreement to aid Athena entails a binding oath, impacting Lore's future
    • Athena's request for protection stems from a betrayal by her sister, Artemis
    • The oath involves Lore protecting Athena until the hunt ends.
    • The oath's nature is a curse or a vow.
    • Lore's willingness to protect Athena reflects the willingness of the bloodline to protect each other

    The Context of the Agon

    • The Agon is an annual hunt for dominance, held every seven years.
    • The omphalos, a significant stone, is moved to a different location where resources and power are most prominent, making it difficult for Gods to escape
    • The bloodlines carefully move the stone without revealing their plan to the Gods to keep them from strategizing
    • The hunt is a centuries-long rivalry.

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    Explore the gripping narrative of Ares, a god of war reincarnated in Manhattan, as he battles against the House of Kadmos and confronts his legacy. This quiz delves into the dynamics of power, betrayal, and alliances among mortals and gods alike, featuring key characters like Athena and Lore. Test your understanding of themes surrounding familial bloodlines and the symbolic significance of the omphalos.

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