The Lightning Thief Flashcard Chapters 1-8

A hellhound is a mythical creature often depicted as a large, black dog associated with the underworld and known for its ferocity.

The Big Three (Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades) made an oath to not have any children with mortals.

A trident appears in the sky, symbolizing that Poseidon is Percy's father.

Zeus believes that Percy stole the lightning bolt.

A minotaur caused Percy's mother to vanish.

The Big Three gods are Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, who are brothers in Greek mythology.

The lightning bolt is a powerful weapon that belongs to Zeus and is central to the conflict in the story.

Chiron is a centaur who serves as a mentor and protector to Percy and other demigods.

A satyr is a creature from Greek mythology that is part human and part goat, often associated with nature and music.

Percy discovers that he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon.