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The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise.

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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
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Military City
USA
Richard Russell Riordan
Jr.
Richard Russell Riordan Jr
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Athena
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