Demigods(Half-Bloods)



Demigods, or Half-Bloods, are superhuman Mortals, born of the Gods and therefore are half-man, half-god. All demigods wield Powers, connected to the domain of their divine parent and these abilities grow stronger with age. In general they willingly assist their god parent and/or the gods themselves, using their legendary skills and powers. Many have become great heroes, kings, lords, dictators, etc.

While most Demigods are created much like regular humans, children of Athena, are born from their mother's thoughts merging with their father's. The other gods are likely able to do similar things, however no known examples of similar births are known.

Greek Demigods
They are escorted to Camp Half-Blood by satyrs (usually) where they are placed into one of the Cabins, each honoring a different Olympian.

Most demigods wait forever to be claimed. Children of Athena are claimed at birth, while others have to demonstrate some form of their parents' trait to be noticed, either through cunning, powers, skills like archery, or even beauty. Otherwise, they are placed in Hermes' cabin, and since he is patron to travelers, anyone is welcomed there, including children of minor gods who aren't important enough to have a cabin. After the Second Olympian War, Percy Jackson had made all of the gods recognize all of their children at the age of thirteen, and that each god and goddess (including the minor gods and goddesses) would get a cabin at Camp Half-Blood.

Few demigods have siblings because the god parents cannot stay around long enough with their mortal consorts (with the exception of twins). Some examples of demigod siblings in the series, however, include Nico and Bianca di Angelo, Connor and Travis Stoll, and Jason and Thalia Grace (who have the same father, but in different aspects), also Castor and Pollux.

Demigods often go on quests given to them by the Oracle of Delphi, which is currently in the body of Rachel Elizabeth Dare.

Appearance (Greek and Roman)
Demigods are completely indistinguishable from humans. Because gods don't have DNA, they don't have any inhuman traits. They do not have a divine form, however they do inherit some traits from their god parent's divine form, for example, Percy inherited Poseidon's black hair and sea-green eyes and brooding look, Annabeth inherited Athena's gray eyes, Thalia and Jason inherited Zeus' electric blue eyes, Nico and Bianca inherited Hades' black hair, dark eyes, and pale skin, children of Aphrodite inherit her beauty and appeal, children of Hermes inherit his elfish facial features. Children of Hephaestus, such as Leo, Jake, Harley, Nyssa, and Beckendorf inherit his skills with mechanics, resulting in them normally having large muscles and calloused hands (from working in the forges all day long).

Traits
The ichor in a demigod's bloodstream gives them a distinct scent that all monsters can smell and inexplicably attracts them. There are ways to hide or mask the scent, but if a demigod realizes what he/she truly is, their scent will reach its peak. The scent of children of the Big Three is much more potent than that of lesser demigods. Demigod's personalities tend to vary based on their divine parenthood; for example Percy is reckless and rebellious resembling Poseidon and the untamable seas, Annabeth inherits her mother's wits and intelligence and Clarisse is very violent and warlike, much like her father. There are currently five known children of the Big Three since the death of Bianca, a child of Hades: Percy Jackson (Son of Poseidon), Thalia Grace (Daughter of Zeus), Nico di Angelo (Son of Hades), Jason Grace (Son of Jupiter, Zeus' Roman form), and Hazel Levesque (Daughter of Pluto, Hades' Roman form). Also all Demigods have ADHD and/or Dyslexia (though it varies from demigod to demigod). Demigods are relatively stronger, more agile, and more durable than regular mortals, and have more resistance to diseases.

Roman Demigods
Roman Demigods, such as Jason Grace, are an unique subset of demigods who train at Camp Jupiter, which is located near San Fransisco. They are born when a god conceives a child with a mortal while in their Roman aspect/form. They naturally speak and read Latin, as opposed to Ancient Greek to Greek demigods, and are trained in the style of the Roman legions instead of Greek warfare.

Roman demigods start their lives at the Wolf House. It is here that Lupa decides if the child is strong or not. She will spend time training the demigod skills they will need to survive. If Lupa believes you are strong enough, she will tell you to follow your instincts to find your way to Camp Jupiter, home of the Roman Legion. However, if Lupa doesn't believe you are strong enough or you show fear, it is said you will be eaten. If you manage to make it to Camp Jupiter, a praetor will decide if you can join the Legion before sending you to have your augury read. If it is favorable, then you can officially join the Legion. Like the Greek demigods, they are unaware of the existence of their counterparts at Camp Half-Blood in Long Island, but some have their suspicions.

This is due to a conflict between the two groups back during the American Civil War (and likely many other Wars before), after which the gods manipulated the Mist as tightly as possible to stop the two groups from ever meeting each other again, although there have been some close calls. The head of their camp is an immortal she-wolf, Lupa, who originally cared for Remus and Romulus, the demigod sons of Mars Ultor and founder of Rome.

Occasionally, a Roman Demigod acts differently, taking off on their own much like Greek Heroes. This is due to the influence of the Byzantium Empire, the Eastern Half of the Roman Empire that outlasted the Western and was more Greek than normal Rome.

Sometimes, Romans are allowed to go on a quest, issued by Octavian or a Roman god (unlikly).

It is rare, but sometimes two siblings are born fromt he same god/goddess. This is the case for Reyna and Hylla, both daughters of Belona.

Abilities
Most demigods have ADHD (though it varies between demigods), which hard-wires them for battle, and dyslexia, which they have because their brains are hardwired for Ancient Greek or Latin. Demigods are the only mortal beings who can (partially) see a god's Divine Form without being destroyed because of the ichor in their blood keeping them alive. Demigods inherit some control over their divine parent's domain, such as Percy's ability to manipulate water or Leo's way with technology and tools. Some demigods also show some control of magic, like when the Apollo cabin cursed the Ares cabin to speak in rhymes, or when they summon monsters (though Luke is the only character shown doing it). Demigods also have a wide variety of other abilities that they all share, but these abilities vary depending on godly parent, including superhuman strength, speed, superhuman senses, agility, above average healing factor, durability, endurance, etc.

The Lost Hero mentions that the gods have influence over certain special powers that their children can receive, such as Hephaestus with his children's fire power (such as Leo Valdez), and Aphrodite with Charmspeak (such as Drew and Piper McLean).

Camp Half-Blood Demigods:

 * Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon (Sent to Camp Jupiter by Hera)
 * Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena
 * Luke Castellan, son of Hermes (deceased)
 * Connor Stoll, son of Hermes
 * Travis Stoll, son of Hermes
 * Nico di Angelo, son of Hades
 * Clarisse La Rue, daughter of Ares
 * Charles Beckendorf, son of Hephaestus (deceased)
 * Silena Beauregard, daughter of Aphrodite (deceased)
 * Katie Gardner, daughter of Demeter
 * Jake Mason, son of Hephaestus
 * Michael Yew, son of Apollo (MIA, presumed deceased)
 * Will Solace, son of Apollo
 * Victoria, daughter of Apollo (from the video game only)
 * Isaac, son of Hephaestus (from the video game only)
 * Austin, son of Apollo
 * Kayla, daughter of Apollo
 * Lee Fletcher, son of Apollo (deceased)
 * Pollux & Castor, Twin sons of Dionysus (Castor deceased)
 * Sherman, son of Ares
 * Malcolm, son of Athena
 * Mark, son of Ares
 * Ethan Nakamura, son of Nemesis (deceased)
 * Chris Rodriguez, son of Ares
 * Daedalus, son of Athena (deceased)
 * Piper McLean, daughter of Aphrodite
 * Leo Valdez, son of Hephaestus
 * Jason Grace, son of Jupiter  (Sent to Camp Half-Blood by Juno/Hera, really Roman)
 * Miranda Gardiner daughter of Demeter
 * Nyssa daughter of Hephaestus
 * Shane, son of Hephaestus
 * Christopher, son of Hephaestus
 * Harley, son of Hephaestus
 * Drew, daughter of Aphrodite
 * Lacy, daughter of Aphrodite
 * Mitchell, son of Aphrodite
 * Clovis, son of Hypnos
 * Lou Ellen, daughter of Hecate
 * Butch, son of Iris

Hunters of Artemis Demigods:

 * Thalia Grace, daughter of Zeus
 * Bianca di Angelo, daughter of Hades (deceased)
 * Zoe Nightshade, daughter of Atlas (deceased)

Camp Jupiter Demigod:

 * Jason Grace, son of Jupiter (Sent to Camp Half-Blood by Juno/Hera, actually Roman)
 * Gwendolyn (Left camp to pursue college in New Rome)
 * Dakota, son of Bacchus
 * Hazel Levesque, daughter of Pluto
 * Bobby
 * Reyna, daughter of Bellona
 * Frank Zhang, son of Mars
 * Octavian, legacy of Apollo
 * Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon (Sent to Camp Jupiter by Juno/Hera, actually Greek)

Amazon Demigods:

 * Hylla, daughter of Bellona

Historic Greek Demigods:

 * Henry Ford, son of Hephaestus.
 * Frederic Bartholdi, son of Athena.
 * Hippolyta, daughter of Ares
 * Hercules, son of Zeus.
 * Perseus, son of Zeus.
 * Otrera, daughter of Ares
 * Helen of Troy, daughter of Zeus.
 * Theseus, son of Poseidon.
 * Orion, son of Poseidon.
 * Daedalus, son of Athena.
 * Harry Houdini, son of Hermes.
 * Harriet Tubman, daughter of Hermes.
 * William Shakespeare, son of Apollo.
 * Edward Teach (Blackbeard), son of Ares.
 * Winston Churchill, son of Poseidon
 * Franklin Delano Roosevelt, son of Zeus
 * Joseph Stalin, son of Hades.
 * Adolf Hitler, son of Hades.
 * William H. Seward, son of Hebe.
 * Eurytion, son of Ares.
 * Gus, son of Hermes.
 * Amelia Earhart, daughter of Zeus.
 * George Washington, son of Athena.
 * The Beatles, sons of Apollo.
 * Thomas Faynor, son of Hephaestus.
 * Eli Whitney son of Demeter.
 * Marilyn Monroe daughter of Aphrodite.

Historic Roman Demigods:

 * Jack London, son of Mercury.
 * Romulus & Remus, twin sons of Mars.
 * Aeneas, son of Venus
 * Phineas, son of Neptune

Kronos' Recruits:
Some Demigods have been discovered by Luke or Kronos, and recruited to the Titan Army. Some are even convinced to leave Camp Half-Blood.
 * Ethan Nakamura, son of Nemesis (reformed shortly before his death)
 * Chris Rodriguez (former recruit, reformed), son of Hermes
 * Silena Beauregard, daughter of Aphrodite, (Blackmailed and then forced by Luke into being Kronos' spy)
 * Luke Castellan, son of Hermes (Reformed at the end of his life)

Etymology
Most demigods' last names seem to relate to their Olympian parent (its possible that the godly parent either influence or give them their children's name):
 * Silena Beauregard, daughter of Aphrodite - Beauregard is French. It literally means "good looking."
 * Lee Fletcher, son of Apollo - A fletcher is someone who makes archery arrows.
 * Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon - Percy claims his mother named him Perseus, after the son of Zeus.
 * Micheal Yew, son of Apollo - Yew is a favorable choice of wood to use for longbows.
 * Nico di Angelo, son of Hades - Nico is most likely derived from the prefix Necro, to mean "dead". Di Angelo means "of angels".
 * Will Solace, son of Apollo - Though Solace really means "to comfort in distress", just as Will comforted and healed Annabeth when she was injured, Solace could also be a play on the word "Solar".
 * Thalia Grace, daughter of Zeus - The name of one of the three Graces (and nine Muses) is Thalia. She too, was a daughter of Zeus. The Muse Thalia sired the Corybantes, with Apollo. This Thalia was also attracted to Apollo, saying that he was "hot."
 * Pollux & Castor, twin sons of Dionysus - They share the same names as the twins of the Gemini.
 * Jake Mason, son of Hephaestus - Mason means "one who works with stone".
 * Clarisse La Rue, daughter of Ares - In french, Rue is to regret, as Clarisse inflicts regret to all who face her in battle. Also a LaRue OBR is a type of rifle.
 * Travis and Connor Stoll, sons of Hermes - Their name is a homonym for stole, as Hermes is the god of thieves, which was brought up in the Sea of Monsters. Also, 'Travis' is a pun on the word 'travel', since Hermes is the patron of travelers, and 'Connor' is a pun on the word 'con', since Hermes is the god of thieves and con men.
 * Katie Gardner, daughter of Demeter - Demeter is the goddess of the harvest and her last name refers to one who gardens or works with plants.
 * Miranda Gardiner, daughter of Demeter - Demeter is the goddess of the harvest and her last name refers to one who gardens or works with plants.
 * Piper McLean, daughter of Aphrodite - Piper was named "Piper" because of her high vocal cords.
 * Leo Valdez, son of Hephaestus - Leo is a zodiac sign, and the element for Leo is fire. It may also be a reference to Leonardo Da Vinci, a famous inventor.