Sons of Apollo- Series
In Sons of Apollo, author Norma Sue O’Neil brings Greek mythology to life through the eyes of the centaurs—the legendary outcasts of Thessaly. This epic mythic fiction series blends ancient prophecy, heroic battles, and the struggle for identity and redemption, with moments of romance woven naturally into the story. From legendary conflicts to the personal lives of the kentauroi, each book explores what it means to be a hero, a villain, or something in between. Step into a world where myths are alive, and every story has more than one side.
➡️ Begin the saga with Mate for a Centaur — Book I in the Sons of Apollo series.
🏺 Sons of Apollo — A Myth Reborn
“Every villain is the hero of his own story.”
In all of mythology, the centaurs are cast as villains—drunken, brawling womanizers who threaten the civilized world.
But what if their story was told from the other side?
Several generations have passed since the Oracle of Apollo foretold that her sons would battle over a woman. Since that great Centauromachy, the kentauroi—once proud warriors of Thessaly—have been driven from their homeland and scattered across Hellas.
Some believe it’s time to reclaim what was lost by force.
But Palaimon, a descendant of Apollo himself, has another plan: to redeem the centaur race, and to show the world they are more than beasts.
This is their story.
📚 The Sons of Apollo Book Series
- Mythic fiction told from the centaurs’ perspective
- Epic prophecy, heroic battles, and subtle romance
- Explore ancient Greece beyond the traditional myths
- Learn more about the myths behind the centaurs in my blog about Greek mythology.
This series should be read in order. It tells the sweeping saga of a people torn between myth and man, destiny and desire.
Book 1: Mate for a Centaur
When a prophecy binds a centaur warrior to a human woman, both their worlds are changed forever.
💫 Start the journey here.
Book 2: Ixion’s Curse
A tale of punishment, redemption, and forbidden love among gods and monsters.
Book 3: Centaur Without a Herd (coming soon)
Exile, honor, and the search for belonging in a divided world.
Book 4: Son of the Alpha (coming soon)
Power and loyalty collide when a young centaur faces the truth of his lineage.
Book 5: Kentauris (coming soon)
Old prophecies awaken as the herds prepare for a final reckoning.
Book 6: Centaur’s Daughter (coming soon)
The legacy continues in the next generation — a daughter born of two worlds.
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Ixion’s Curse, Chapter 1
Morpheus brought Nais pleasant dreams and sweet sleep for the first time since she’d arrived in Olympia. The centaurs’ appearance at Zeus’ festival caused quite the stir in the polis. Admittedly, Nais initially felt uneasy over the prospect of her centaur’s victory. Then she met, Amymone, a centaur’s mate. Whether it was Amymone’s calming influence,… Continue reading Ixion’s Curse, Chapter 1
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Pronunciation Guide- Sons of Apollo
Amymone (a-mi-mo-nee) Aristaios (ar-is-tie-us) Eurymachus (u-rim-ah-kus) Isoples (ī-so-pleez) Melankhaites (mel-an-kai-tayz) Melanippe (mel-uh-nip-ee) Melicertes (mel-i-cer-teez) Nais (nī-us) Nycteus (nik-tay-us) Palaimon (puh-lay-mon) Petraios (peh-try-us) Stilbe (still-bee)
Mate For A Centaur (Book 1)
In Mate for a Centaur, the first book in Norma Sue O’Neil’s Sons of Apollo series, a herd of centaurs arrives in Olympia to compete for Princess Nais’ hand. Epic prophecy, heroic challenges, and untold centaur stories unfold in this mythic fiction adventure. Begin the saga with Book I today.
Ixion’s Curse (Book 2)
After leaving Olympia with her centaur betrothed, falling in love becomes the least of Nais’ concerns as tensions escalate between her unhappy handmaids and the eagerly amorous herd.Forced to mediate rather than spend time with her equine champion, Nais’ diplomacy is tested when the company encounters another herd. While the women attempt an escape, Nais… Continue reading Ixion’s Curse (Book 2)
Sons of Apollo III, Centaur Without A Herd
With the pain of loss and betrayal too great, Petraios leaves his brother’s herd to seek distraction among a neighboring herd. When politics and matchmaking compel him to abandon herd life altogether, he wanders the mountains of Arcadia. There the gods remind him that the Oracle promised him a victory among men and he ventures… Continue reading Sons of Apollo III, Centaur Without A Herd