Which Greek God Is Your Parent?

The Greek pantheon of Mount Olympus stands as one of the most influential groups of gods and goddesses in popular culture, most notably inspiring the premise of the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. Indeed, the series is set in the modern world and revolves around a group of ordinary kids dealing with their Olympian parents.

The Greek gods are all masters of specific elements or aspects of nature. Supreme Zeus, for example, is the hierarch of the pantheon, brandishing lightning bolts and thunderstorms as his weapons. You can bet that he’s big on discipline and raising upright kids. Zeus keeps the worlds of gods and men in order and exacting judgment on mortals who displease him.

His brothers are Poseidon, god of the sea, and Hades, god of the underworld. Poseidon is the perfect father figure for people who enjoy swimming and going to the beach, although watch out for the earthquakes and tsunamis he might cause if he’s mad at you. His trident is sure to come in handy for spearing the last bit of fish from across the dinner table.

The wise and noble Athena, goddess of wisdom and strategy, would definitely raise her kids as avid readers that are good at chess. She’s also pretty benevolent, as far as Greek gods go. Her brother, Apollo, had power over light and could see into the future, so it’d be hard to hide secrets from him, literally and figuratively.

If you’re a foodie, there’s also Demeter and Dionysius, although the two are far different from each other. Hard-working Demeter likes farming and brings bountiful harvests, so she’d be an excellent fitness buff and coach if you’re health-conscious. On the other hand, Dionysius would be the extremely laidback dad who’s down with throwing parties and getting drunk on wine on a Tuesday. For his faults, he’s also a good teacher in music and arts.

With an entire pantheon of Olympians, you can expect to find a Greek God or Goddess who’d be your dream parent, someone who embodies your characteristics and could bring out the best in you as their demigod child.