City of Bones Allusions and Cultural References

When authors give shout outs to other great works, people, and events, it's usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Literary and Philosophical References

  • The Bible (5.78)
  • The Chronicles of Prydain (8.112)
  • William Blake, "A Memorable Fancy" (10.236)
  • T.S. Eliot, The Waste Land (20.32)

Pop Culture References

  • Dungeons and Dragons (8.76)
  • Gamers Do It Better (8.116)
  • The Doors (10.238)
  • JDate (11.98)
  • H.R. Giger (12.20)
  • Magritte (14.128)
  • Hieronymus Bosch (15.17)
  • Rembrandt (17.8)
  • Return of the Jedi (18.190)
  • B'nai B'rith (19.59)