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A photo illustration of Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries on Percy Jackson and The Olympians.
MYTHMAKERS

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Makes Its Heroic Return

A Viking, a Napoleonic soldier, and a Blockbuster video all walk into a room...

Abby Monteil

Elon Musk and Lycurgus
HIT AND MYTH

The Ancient Greek Secrets Behind Elon Musk’s New Baby’s Name

Musk confirmed his 14th known child, Seldon Lycurgus, with Neuralink exec Shivon Zilis.

Emell Derra Adolphus

A photo illustration of Jeff Goldblum in Kaos.
MYTH ME

It’s About Time We Turned Jeff Goldbum Into a Greek God

The new comedy from the creator of “The End of the F***ing World” stars Jeff Goldblum and a host of your favorite character actors—and is an irreverent twist on Greek mythology.

Emma Stefansky

A photo illustration of Charlie Bushnell in Percy Jackson.
LIGHTNING THIEF

The Big ‘Percy Jackson’ Villain Doesn’t Think He’s That Evil

The shocking supervillain of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season 1 reveals his take on the role was inspired by Anakin Skywalker and Killmonger.

Fletcher Peters

Lance Reddick in 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'
⚡⚡⚡

Lance Reddick Makes the ‘Percy Jackson’ Finale Extraordinary

Percy Jackson finally gets to meet his dad in the epic, Mount Olympus-set finale of the first season, which serves as one of Lance Reddick’s final TV appearances.

Fletcher Peters

Jay Duplass in Percy Jackson & The Olympians.
GOD OF THE UNDERWORLD

This Star Never Thought He’d Play Hades on ‘Percy Jackson’

As soon as Jay Duplass heard “Percy Jackson” was getting a TV adaptation, he knew he had to star in it to impress his kids—but he never imagined he’d be cast as Hades.

Fletcher Peters

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Leah Sava Jeffries, Walker Scobell, and Aryan Simhadri in Percy Jackson.
‘I SELDOM KAHOOT’

‘Percy Jackson’ Makes ‘House of the Dragon’ Look Bright

Percy and Grover enter the Underworld, find the master bolt, and discover the real villain of the series in the action-packed penultimate episode of the season.

Fletcher Peters

A photo illustration of Lin-Manuel Miranda in Percy Jackson.
OH, CRAPS!

‘Percy Jackson’ (and Lin-Manuel Miranda) Go Wild in Vegas

Lin’s going the opposite direction of the Heights—instead, he’ll be showing the kids how to get to the Underworld.

Fletcher Peters

Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries.
HADES DON’T HURT ME

Is This the Lightning Thief ‘Percy Jackson’ Is Looking For?

We meet not one but TWO new gods on this week’s episode of “Percy Jackson,” which sees the kids throwing down with Ares, God of War.

Fletcher Peters

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BOYFRIEND MATERIAL

Students Unearth a 2,000-Year-Old Hercules Statue in Greece

The statue, which dates back to 2 A.D., depicts Hercules carrying a lion’s pelt, a wreath of leaves, and a club.

Helen Holmes

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TO HELL AND BACK

A Shocking Horror Movie of Feminist Fury and Greek Mythology

Director Travis Stevens’ latest is a dazzling tribute to grindhouse and giallo films about a woman taken to a remote cabin by her lover only to discover that he’s out of his mind.

Nick Schager

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