Ilium/Olympos facts for kids

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The Ilium/Olympos series is an exciting science fiction story written by Dan Simmons. It's a two-book adventure that mixes futuristic technology with ancient Greek myths.

The story begins with powerful beings who act like the Greek gods from old legends. These "gods" live on Mars and watch over a strange world. They even recreate famous battles from the ancient Greek epic, the Iliad.

Meanwhile, on Earth, humans live a very different life. They have amazing technology, like being able to bring people back to life. But they don't understand why the "gods" are doing what they do. The series explores big ideas about what it means to be human and the future of our world.

The first book in the series, Ilium, was very popular. It won the Locus Award for best book in 2004. This award is given to excellent science fiction and fantasy books.

Books in the Series

There are two main books in the Ilium/Olympos series:

Ilium (2003) – This book introduces the world of the "gods" on Mars and the humans on Earth. It won the Locus Award in 2004.
Olympos (2005) – This is the second book that continues and finishes the story, bringing all the different parts of the universe together.

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