Percy Jackson

Percy Jackson

A 12-year-old demigod, son of Poseidon, who discovers his identity and is accused of stealing Zeus’s Master Bolt

Poseidon

Greek god of the sea and Percy’s father, one of the Big Three gods

Zeus

King of the gods who believes Percy stole his Master Bolt

Hades

God of the Underworld who is also suspected of wanting the Master Bolt

Master Bolt

Zeus’s most powerful weapon that goes missing and threatens a godly war

Demigod

A half-human, half-god child born from a god and a mortal

Camp Half-Blood

A training camp and safe haven for demigods

Annabeth Chase

Daughter of Athena and Percy’s closest ally, highly intelligent and strategic

Grover Underwood

A satyr assigned to protect Percy, loyal and anxious but brave

Satyr

A half-goat nature spirit whose job is to protect demigods

Athena

Goddess of wisdom and Annabeth’s mother

Luke Castellan

Son of Hermes and senior camper who secretly betrays the gods

Hermes

God of messengers and travelers, Luke’s father

The Big Three

Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, whose children are forbidden due to prophecy

The Prophecy

A prediction that a child of the Big Three will determine the fate of Olympus

Claiming

When a god publicly acknowledges their demigod child

Trident Symbol

The sign Poseidon uses to claim Percy

Riptide (Anaklusmos)

Percy’s magical sword that appears as a pen

Celestial Bronze

A magical metal that can harm monsters but not mortals

The Quest

Percy, Annabeth, and Grover’s mission to retrieve the Master Bolt

Furies

Monsters who hunt Percy at the beginning of the story

Mrs. Dodds

Percy’s math teacher who is revealed to be a Fury

Medusa

A monster whose gaze turns people to stone, defeated by the trio

Lotus Casino

A magical place that traps visitors by making them lose track of time

Lotus Flowers

Enchanted flowers that cause people to forget reality

Echidna

The Mother of Monsters who tests Percy

Chimera

A deadly monster that fights Percy at the St. Louis Arch

St. Louis Arch

A major turning point where Percy realizes his water powers

Water Healing

Percy’s ability to heal and gain strength from water

Underworld

Realm of the dead ruled by Hades

Cerberus

Three-headed guard dog of the Underworld

Persephone

Queen of the Underworld and wife of Hades

Helm of Darkness

Hades’ stolen item that allows invisibility

Ares

God of war who manipulates Percy into taking the Master Bolt

Shield of Ares

A cursed shield that causes conflict and distrust

Hephaestus

God of fire and forge who creates deadly traps

Throne Room of Olympus

Where Percy confronts Zeus

Olympus

Home of the gods, located above the Empire State Building

Empire State Building

Mortal entrance to Olympus

Betrayal

Luke’s reveal as the true thief of the Master Bolt

Kronos

Titan lord hinted to be influencing Luke and the conflict

Titan War

The ancient war between gods and Titans, foreshadowed to return

Scorpion

Weapon Luke uses to try to kill Percy

Choice

Percy’s decision to return the bolt and prevent war

Season One Ending

Percy returns the bolt, is offered godhood, refuses, and Luke escapes