Demigod Abilities

Demigod Abilities are the inherited powers of a demigod from a god. Although most share at least one trait of ADHD or Dyslexia, their abilities are dependent on their divine parentage. In The Lost Hero, the gods are shown to be able to influence what powers their children possess. They can also see through the Mist, though they may still be fooled when the Mist is very tightly woven. This clear sight is not exclusive to just demigods, as humans may have this ability as well.

Children of Zeus/Jupiter
Zeus's children have command over the domain of heaven as their father is lord of the sky. Born to one of the Big Three, they are more powerful than other demigods. In addition to natural leadership ability, they are known to possess great bravery and strength. They may also have Electrokinesis and Aerokinesis.

Children of Hera/Juno
Hera does not have mortal children as she is the goddess of marriage.

Children of Poseidon/Neptune


Poseidon's children are stronger than most demigods as their father is one of the Big Three. They have power over his domain with the capacity to generate earthquakes and hurricanes. They can also communicate telepathically with equine and sea creatures since Poseidon created horses.

Children of Demeter/Ceres
Demeter's children are altruistic and passive half-bloods. Demigods of agriculture, they are diligent workers and naturally have a green thumb. They can manipulate crops among other forms of flora.

Children of Ares/Mars
The children of Ares are more aggressive and martial than most demigods. As offspring of the war god, they have power over weaponry with an extensive knowledge of warfare. Some are even given a blessing of invincibility by their father for their bold courage and righteous wrath in battle.

Children of Mars, being Roman demigods, would be more warlike but more disciplined.

Children of Athena/Minerva
Although she is a virgin goddess, Athena conceives offspring through a meeting of minds with her lovers. Demigods of battle and wisdom, Athena's children excel in intellectual pursuits, and have exceptional skill in warfare. Children of Athena are masters at invention and strategy and have a high knowledge on weaponry.

Children of Apollo
Apollo's children are superior archers, healers, and musicians. They are additionally shown to be able to afflict others with curses such as rhymed speech due to their father's position as the god of poetry. In ancient times, many of Apollo's children were blessed with foresight. Some descendants of Apollo, like Hal and Octavian, can interpret the will of the gods.

Children of Artemis/Diana
Artemis has no children as she swore to remain a maiden. However, she does have a group called the Hunters of Artemis who occasionally visit Camp Half-Blood.

Children of Hephaestus/Vulcan
Like their father, children of Hephaestus are greatly skilled builders and craftsmen. Their talent as engineers are second to none and they can instinctively detect, identify, and operate any piece of machinery. In rare cases, they are blessed with the ability to create and control fire.

Children of Aphrodite/Venus
Aphrodite's children are more attractive and have subtle powers compared to other demigods. With their mother being the goddess of beauty and love, they are natural experts in fashion and matchmaking with control over jewelry and makeup as well as skill in love magic. They also seem to have a greater clarity and sharper focus than most demigods. They have the same affinity for French, the language of love, as all demigods do for Greek or Latin. Some are even able to influence others with the strength of their voices.

Children of Hermes/Mercury
Children of Hermes are more cunning and nimble than other demigods. Because Hermes is the god of dexterity, his children are considered to be very versatile in any skill. In particular they excel in athletics as well as business and thievery, being able to magically sense and pick locks. Also some are gifted with the speed of Hermes/Mercury and are able to run faster then the speed of sound, but it is very rare.

Children of Dionysus/Bacchus
The powers of Dionysus' children are connected to those of Demeter's children. They promote the growth of vegetation (such as vines), especially wine grapes. Furthermore, they are able to both cause and cure insanity, as their father is the god of madness.

Children of Hades/Pluto
The power of Hades' children is greater than most demigods due to their father's status as one of the Big Three. As demigods of the Underworld they have control over all that is subject to his kingdom beneath the earth. In particular, their geokinetic abilities surpass those of Poseidon's children. They can also have control of gems because they are beneath the earth.

Children of Iris/Arcus
Even though they do not have extraordinary powers, the children of Iris are exceptionally skilled as artists and communicators. Some children of Iris may be able to manipulate light or rainbows.

Children of Hypnos/Somnus
The children of Hypnos are powerful yet underestimated demigods, possessing an intimate control and knowledge of their father's domain and the metaphysical world respectively.

Children of Nemesis
Nemesis' children have no known powers but they are loyal to allies and merciless to their enemies. Like their mother, they have a strong sense of justice and balance.

Children of Nike/Victoria
Nike's children are highly competitive and intensely driven, causing them to excel as both athletes and fighters. They most probably win in things that rely on luck as their mother is the goddess of victory.

Children of Hebe/Juventas
Like Iris' children, Hebe's children do not have any incredible powers but they do possess an ever youthful appearance and are noted for being exceptional social workers.

Children of Tyche/Fortuna
Although they can be random and unpredictable demigods, Tyche's children love games of chance. It is not advisable to bet against them as they have an uncanny ability of winning when it seems unlikely. They always seem to somehow always come out ahead. They have the power to manipulate luck.

Children of Hecate/Trivia
Hecate's children are powerful demigods and are the only demigods who can truly cast magic. They are able to utilize all ranges of magic, sorcery, and witchcraft. Some may have the power of necromancy and controlling the Mist.

Children of Boreas/Aquilon
Boreas' children have complete control over the cold and influence over the air as their father is one of the four seasonal winds.

Children of Bellona
Children of Bellona have skills related to those of Mars/Ares' children in that they are natural weapon experts and fight well in battle. They also seem to show proficient leadership skills, as Reyna is the praetor of Camp Jupiter and Hylla is the queen of the Amazons.