Dissertation on Greek Mythology

Analytical Study of Representation of Greek Gods in Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus Book Series

3. The Big Three

A). Zeus/Jupiter “Very well! In the name of the council, we swear by the River Styx to grant your reasonable request, as long as it is within our power.” - Zeus, to his nephew; Percy Jackson in the book; The Last Olympian. Zeus is apparently known as the Greek God of the sky, weather, air, lighting, kingship, honor and justice. He is the main king of Olympus/the youngest son the Titan Kronos and Mother Rhea/husband of the Goddess Hera. His Roman form is named Jupiter.

B). Hades/Pluto “I am not an Olympian! My family has made that very clear.”

Last Olympian. Hades is apparently known as the Greek God of the underworld, the dead and the riches. He is the eldest son of the Titan Kronos and Mother Rhea and he is also the husband of Persephone, daughter of Demeter and Zeus. His Roman form is Pluto.

C). Poseidon/Neptune “Percy, lesser beings do many horrible things in the name of the gods. That does not mean we gods approve. The way our sons and daughters act in our names. Well, it usually says more about them than it does about us. And you, Percy, are my favorite son.”

Battle of Labyrinth. Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, droughts, floods and horses. He is the son of the Titan Kronos and Mother Rhea, one of the Big Three. His Roman form is Neptune.