- Main Characters: Percy Jackson, Grover Underwood, Annabeth Chase
Background:
- Percy, a demigod, discovers he is the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. He embarks on a journey to retrieve Zeus' stolen lightning bolt to prevent a war among gods.
Storyline:
1. Camp Half-Blood:
Percy is brought to Camp Half-Blood, a training camp for demigods. He meets his friends Grover (a satyr) and Annabeth (a daughter of Athena).
2. Journey to Underworld:
The trio is tasked to find the lightning bolt and return it to Zeus before the summer solstice. They embark on a trip that leads them through various mythological locations.
3. Quest Challenges:
Percy, Grover, and Annabeth face various challenges and encounters with monsters and mythical creatures during their quest.
4. The Underworld:
They eventually reach the Underworld, where Percy must face Hades (god of the underworld). There, he learns the truth about his birth and the identity of the lightning thief.
5. Retrieving the Lightning Bolt:
With the help of Aphrodite's love charm, they deceive Ares, the god of war, who reveals Zeus' bolt's location. Percy duels Ares to save Annabeth and retrieve the bolt.
6. Return to Olympus:
Percy delivers the bolt to Olympus and reveals his true identity before the Greek gods. Chaos is averted and war prevented.
7. Ending:
Percy returns home, hoping for a peaceful life. However, he feels a growing bond with the Greek gods and heroes and senses that greater adventures lie ahead.
Themes:
- Identity & Heritage
-Friendship & Loyalty
-The Balance Between the Human & Divine Worlds