The Concept of Hybridity Between Greek and Roman Cultures in The Novel The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

This research analyses about the concept of hybridity between Greek and Roman cultures in The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan. The study aims to explore how hybrid identities emerge through cultural interactions between these two major groups and how they shape the novel’s characters. Through the use of Homi K. Bhabha (1994) about theory of hybridity from The Location of Culture, the main focus of this research is to analysis the characters of Annabeth Chase and Reyna Avila Ramirez-Arellano, examining how their different cultural background shapes their identities, this can be shown from their actions and dialogue. The approach is qualitative textual analysis, focusing on dialogue between two characters. This research investigates how their distinct cultural backgrounds create tensions and adaptations, ultimately leading to the formation of hybrid identities. This research contributes to postcolonial literary studies by demonstrating how hybridity functions as a tool identity formation and resistance within fictional narratives. By illustrating how hybrid identities allow for redefinition of power and cultural belonging, this study provides a deeper insight into the complexities of cultural integration and adaptation in literature.