The Big Three: The Similarities Between Percy Jackson And Hercules

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Although everybody is different in their own way, Percy Jackson and Hercules are quite similar. One would think that two demi-gods would have a plethora of differences but that’s not the case here. From their blood lines, weaknesses, and early life, their lives thus far have not played out identically, but are in many ways alike.
Most demi-gods have tons of things in common, and Percy and Hercules are no different. Percy and Hercules are extremely powerful, due to the fact that they are the sons of two of the Big Three. The Big Three are the three most powerful Gods in all of Olympus. Percy is the son of Poseidon and Hercules is the son of Zeus. They both had weaknesses for the people that they cared about. Percy went to the ends of the earth

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