A Guide To Diagnosing Demigodism

Intro
You're probably here because you think you're a demigod, but you don't know who your godly parent is. I'm here to help ;)

What if I told you that the Percy Jackson series was realistic fiction? That's right. Percy Jackson never existed. The books were just to warn aspiring demigods of their species. Rick Riordan was a son of Melpomene, the muse of tragedy. I'm proud to say that I've met him in person, and that he's told me his story. I'll link the Wiki page at the bottom.

Now, you may know that online quizzes aren't very accurate for diagnosis. The usually only include the 'Big Twelve' Olympians, and none of the other, more minor, gods and goddesses. (I mean seriously, I've seen quizzes where 'Artemis' is a valid answer. I will stress that Artemis is a maiden goddess and will never have children.) So I'm here to help you find your godly parent, based on my field research. Now, onto the rest of the article!

Symptoms of Demigodism
These are common symptoms of demigodism. They don't appear in all demigods, but they're very common. (There are some demigods that don't experience ADHD or dyslexia, such as children of Dionysus)
 * ADHD - ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a somewhat common condition that results in hyperactivity and the inability to focus. This happens in demigods because they're naturally programmed for battle, and it's probably pretty obvious that lying around during battle isn't going to be good for you. Some symptoms of ADHD would be frequently fidgeting, or appearing disengaged to any outside viewers. (More explained in the Mayoclinic article)

☀https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350889 (Mayoclinic article)
 * Dyslexia - Dyslexia is a language processing disorder that, to put it simply, scrambles up any words you're trying to read. I don't experience dyslexia myself (it's actually much less common than ADHD in demigods) but one of my friends tells me that letters appear to jump around the page in a disorienting fashion. Another one of my acquaintances tells me that she frequently mixes up similar letters, such as b and p or d and q, and letters often appear upside-down or backwards. From what I've seen, dyslexia is more common in female demigods, and I'm unsure as to why. When diagnosing demigodism, dyslexia is an important factor to include, but it isn't a pertaining factor, necessarily. Most demigods have an easier time learning Greek from scratch, as our brains are still wired to know the language, even if it doesn't show itself so severely. For example, a mortal takes about 1,400 hours to learn Greek, while a demigod may just take 500-800 hours. A good way to test yourself for that Greek 'wiring' is to open up Duolingo and start a beginner course on Greek. You should have an easy time getting through the courses, doing about 4-5 in 10 minutes.
 * Introverted tendencies - I, for one, can say that I don't have many friends. While I don't have much hard evidence as to 'why' most demigods don't make many friends, I can make a few guesses. *These are just theories* One of my guesses relates to the fact that the Olympians have very proud personalities, and that their children might inherit their (somewhat narcissistic) tendencies. I can't say that all of the demigods I've met are very proud, but it seems quite common. Another theory is that we inherently sense that we're different from mortals on a mental level, which results in copious amounts of social anxiety, so you have more trouble talking to people.
 * Only one present biological parent - It is impossible for a demigod to have two present biological parents, because your godly parent wouldn't have settled down with your mortal parent. Most demigods are being raised by a single mother/father or have a stepmother/father. Some exceptions are, of course, demigods being raised by other relatives, then your godly parent would be the side of the family that you're not being raised by. If you're an orphan in foster care, then it will be harder to find your godly parent, since you can't narrow it down to gender.
 * Uneasy feelings - Danger feelings. Tugs on your stomach. Throat tightening. Prickling on the back of your neck. Hair raising. Chills. All of these are your natural instincts warning you that danger is close by. Listen to these feelings. Keep a constant lookout. Listen, watch, study your surroundings at all times. If you ever feel these, it could mean monsters. Now, don't freak out and pull an all-nighter or something, (you need all the sleep you can get) but acknowledge these gut feelings, take them into account. (Check the Demigod Survival Guide for more info)
 * Déjà vu - I'm not quite sure why this occurs in demigods, but it's very common, most likely premonition from your godly side manifesting itself in your life. Children of Apollo and other prophecy gods seem to get stronger déjà vu than other demigods.

Your Godly Parent
Alright, onto the fun part! I'm still doing some research on children of minor gods, but I do have quite a few of the minor gods, and sure as Hades, a lot more than your run-of-the-mill internet quizzes.

Aphrodite: The children of this love goddess have the power of empathy. They can feel the emotions radiating off of other people. When first claimed, they have Aphrodite's blessing for a few days. Some may have charm-speaking abilities.

Apollo: The children of Apollo have many minor abilities. When in the sunlight all of their abilities are stronger. They have keen, discerning eyes that make them excellent archers. They are gifted with beautiful voices, but their songs are nothing special. They are excellent at enchanting their arrows. The children of Apollo are often good doctors. Their healing abilities are not supernatural, but they have a knack for medical knowledge.

Ares: The ability to handle most, if not all weapons expertly, and curse others so their weapons no longer can be used effectively. Most can also instill fear in enemies during battle, and enter a rage in which their attacks are much more powerful.

Artemis: (HUNTERS ONLY) Archery, and immortality as long as not killed in battle, heightened swiftness and fighting skills, faint silver glow.

Athena: The children of Athena are born to be wise. They have high IQs and are very studious. Many of them have a love for architecture. The demigods are predisposed to war, and think faster than others in battle. They are natural tacticians, and generally remain calm when the situation is threatening.

Demeter: The children of Demeter are naturals at growing plant life. They can communicate with plants, in a way that is mostly random. They can control the plants, and spur them to grow. More experienced children have enough control to make them fight in their battles. The children of Demeter can grow plants in the strangest of places, but the plants will die once the child is away.

Dionysus: These children do not experience dyslexia and ADHD like other demigods, being able to sort out things in their minds very well. They can control the vines of grapes and strawberries, and make them grown in the most peculiar places. They can make wine and other alcohols with no problem, and theirs is always the sweetest. Dionysus' children never get drunk, and alcohol poisoning is a totally foreign idea to them. They are also able to cause confusion in the mortals around them.

Hades: (NOTE: Children of the Big Three are very rare. The one documented version of a child of Hades being born was very short-lived, as the child's powers manifested in the womb, about two weeks before birth, and the mother's stomach was ripped open by the sheer force of power that exploded out from the child. Both mother and baby died, and children of Hecate quickly managed to harness the Mist and omit the scene from the mortal's minds. As for the children of the Big Three in Percy Jackson, their powers were just Riodan's best guess and we don't have much of an idea of what their powers would be like.)

(TO BE CONTINUED) (hi I'm back ;-; toopid Rise forgot they had a wiki. Toopid Rise is also lazy as heck and is currently in study hall updates are coming soon I suppose)