Toby Stephens breaks down Poseidon's big sacrifice in 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' (2024)

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Why did Poseidon surrender in Percy Jackson? ›

Why did Poseidon surrender to Zeus? Poseidon surrenders to Zeus to save his son Percy and prevent the war against his older brother. In a flashback from episode 7, we witnessed Poseidon promising Sally that he'd be by Percy's side when he would need him the most.

Yet when Zeus attempts to strike Percy down, Poseidon gets between them and surrenders — a move that feels less like a prideful Olympian and more like a father prepared to lay down his life for his child. "It's a sacrifice Poseidon makes for his son, and it's a huge thing," Stephens told Mashable in a video interview.

Percy's identity as Poseidon's son doesn't make him feel empowered, only miserable. When Percy has the opportunity to go on a quest, he believes he may earn his right to survive and to solidify his identity. Succeeding on the quest may help him finally find a sense of belonging.

Percy made the gods promise to claim their children by the age of thirteen. However, this means that the gods didn't have to claim any child already over the age of thirteen, as it was not part of the deal the gods made on the River Styx.

A place to talk about anything within the Percy Jackson universe. Does Poseidon actually love or at least care for Percy? It might not be obvious when reading the books that he does, but he definitely does. The reason it's not obvious is because Poseidon CAN'T show his affection.

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.

Percy's Birth

Sally met Poseidon in Montauk twelve years before the series started, seeing his trident through the Mist. They fell in love, spent the summer together, and conceived a son, Percy. Knowing her problems, Poseidon offered to build Sally a palace at the bottom of the sea, but she rejected the offer.

Percy is the son of Poseidon; his mother, Sally Jackson, married a man named Gabe Ugliano when Percy was young.

Percy's other significant relationship is with Annabeth Chase, Percy's friend-turned-love interest and eventual partner. Annabeth is the daughter of Athena, and she nurses Percy back to health after he's attacked by the Minotaur in The Lightning Thief.

The reimagined scene involved Percy sacrificing himself and Annabeth making the choice to not abandon him. It perfectly showed the character's emotions and their growth. Annabeth learned that glory and power aren't the end all be all of the world, and some things matter more.

Who betrayed Percy Jackson? ›

Upon returning to Camp Half Blood, Percy is betrayed by his friend Luke, son of Hermes, who turns out to be the human hero whom Kronos used for the theft. Luke poisons Percy, and tells him before leaving that Kronos will rise and destroy the age of the gods. Western Civilization is unraveling.

Hephaestus was sometimes portrayed as a vigorous man with a beard and was characterized by his hammer or some other crafting tool, his oval cap, and the chiton.

Even though she is a virgin goddess, Athena has demigod children, who are born from her own thoughts combined with the thoughts of mortal men she loves. These children are "gifts" to the men she favors. She considers that this meeting of minds is the purest kind of love that one could give upon.

Hades had three children, namely, Macaria, Melinoe, and Zagreus, and is known as the best leader of the underworld.

This was because Percy was at New York, the location of Mount Olympus when the Bolt was stolen. Since it was forbidden for a god to directly steal another god's symbol of power, Zeus believed that Poseidon had ordered Percy to steal the Master Bolt in an attempt to dethrone him.

Percy has very few memories of his father because Poseidon was forced to leave Sally and Percy to protect them from Zeus, who would be angry if he knew his brother had fathered a child. Demigods are considered powerful, and Zeus views them as a threat to his own position.

Summary. Percy completes his quest and secures the Master Bolt and Helm of Darkness, hoping to prevent a war and save his mother. Poseidon surrenders to Zeus to prevent further conflict and protect Percy after the revelation that Kronos is looking to be revived.

You see, in the movie, Poseidon stayed with Sally and Percy until Zeus forced him to abandon them because he “was becoming to human.” In the books, Percy thinks he can remember his father, like the warm glow of a smile, but Sally dismisses his memory.

Percy has mixed feelings about Poseidon for the entirety of the novel. Before Percy knows who his father is, he resents Poseidon for not claiming him; after Poseidon does claim him, Percy resents him for not doing so sooner and for not providing more support.