Funny Greek Mythology Quotes Novels & Stories

Nyla didn’t understand figures of speech, nor was she up to date on modern language. Had they been cut off from the world when their master had been imprisoned? For how long? Legends about ancient Greece were thousands of years old. And in all those lore and legends, there wasn’t a single mention of a God of Justice... “I don’t think she’s questioning your powers, my old friend,” the horned god explained to the serpent, scratching her scales until she purred with delight. “But she’s had a long day and requires a meal and rest. Will you inform Nyx and Erebus to have a chamber ready for her and some food, please?”

– She seemed confused about it, as if it was unrealistic nonsense, seeing that she didn't understand calmed me down, even though she praised it and that memory was a little clouded by the events. — Not totally, I love my breasts, maybe it's the part of my body that I love the most, they are really beautiful. – I praised hopelessly, watching her startled expression, the arched eyebrows, the pursed lips, it made me laugh trying not to roll my eyes. Okay, my mentioning that I love my breasts so randomly made her object to the boundaries of intimacy. — In addition to Hermes and Aphrodite, maybe there's a little bit of Narcissus. – She commented sending me to such a different level that I narrowe

‘WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS? King Lykaon recoiled, his happy expression withering like a rose in the desert. “My King, forgive me– we can bring another offering-’ ‘YOU OFFERED ME HUMAN FLESH!’ There were audible gasps in the crowd, and a few persons fainted. King Lykaon's jaw dropped in disbelief. ‘M-my K-k–’ ‘SILENCE!’ Zeus rose from his seat. Thunder rolled in the skies above, making several persons in the crown jump back in fear. ‘YOU WILL ALL DIE FOR THIS TRICKERY!’

He winked at Eirene before tossing one egg particularly high, catching it behind his back with a flourish that made nearby mortals stop and stare in amazement. "Perhaps you could learn to grow olives or figs," Hera suggested with a gentle smile, though she kept a watchful eye on the juggled eggs. "Zeus could certainly use a lesson in patience when it comes to tending his vineyard - last week he tried to make the grapes ripen overnight and ended up turning them all to gold instead."

Alcmene’s voice fades into an echo as I try to understand what she is saying. “I don’t understand. Do you mean Zeus? THE Zeus, the Greek god who lives on top of a mountain? Thunderbolts and all that? No way. That’s not possible, those are just stories.” I send up a silent prayer to the goddess that this is some kind of initiation hoax played on everyone by their wolf. Alcmene scoffs and slows her pace to a walk.

“Dev it is, then. As your family calls you.” Pop beams. “And what do your friends call you?” “Odysseus,” the Greek says with a smirk so smug I’m almost impressed. We all bust out laughing again as Pop just stares at him, stunned. Even he cracks up after a beat. Turns out, ancient Greeks do have jokes. “Let us sit,” Odysseus says once we’ve calmed, “so you may eat. Then I will tell you about the Phlegethon... and the centaurs.”

Ghost swoons and wags his tail. “Hey there, my sweet girl. Are you okay?” “Stay close.” Justice squeezes my hand. “I allagí eínai i móni statherá sti zoí.” I furrow my brow and look at her, but she begins snoring lightly. “My Greek is rusty, but I believe she is referring to the philosopher Heraclitus.” Delilah looks confused. “Change is the only constant in life.” “I-I don’t know why she would say that.” I shake my head. “I didn’t even know she knew Greek.”

"Athena has more honor and integrity in her little finger than you do in your entire body." Gerrat's laughter echoed off the walls, a cruel sound that grated on my nerves like nails on a chalkboard. "Oh, how noble," he mocked, his eyes gleaming with malice. "Defending the honor of a lowly slave. Tell me, Viktor, does it make you feel like a hero?"

he said, and something dark and gleeful rose up inside of him. “Don’t tell me the babies are not Hermes” his father said with a tone of regret and anguish. “No,” Zion said. “They are not.” “Damn her!"His father says angrily spewing other insults in greek. "αυτή η σκύλα αξίζει να πεθάνει" Χρυσοθήρας σκύλα "I knew she was just after his money, I could sight a golddigger when I see one"His father continues to say as he uttered all other sorts of profanities.

Athena POV “I used to think my life was a tragedy, but now I realize, it’s a comedy”. That famous quote from the Joker runs through my head over and over, as my clothes are absolutely drenched in slimy red and yellow gunk. Only, in my case, it’s still a tragedy. I fail to see the comedy part in all of this.