Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Summary
Percy Jackson & the Olympiansseason 1 , instalment 6 features the renowned Lotus Casino scene fromRick Riordan ’s books , andit bear a telephone number of Easter orchis and subtle references throughout . The Disney+ show regularly nods to the Greek mythology it ’s breathe in by , as well as the novel it ’s based on . Percy Jacksonoffers perceptivity into ancient myths and teases where its storey is sound , leaving small clues for viewers to pick up on .
This is a running theme throughoutPercy Jackson & the Olympiansseason 1 , and it ’s likely to continue should the Disney+ serial be renewed for season 2 . Such Easter eggs and references are n’t limited to the TV version either ; they can be found in the source material and original flick as well . Percy Jacksonepisode 6 continues this tendency , nodding to Greek myths , Riordan ’s late books , and even modern pappa culture . Some of these nod are more obtrusive than others , but all add layer to the universe of gods and demigod .
Percy Jackson & the Olympiansepisodes 1 - 6 are now pullulate on Disney+ .
9Percy Jackson Episode 6’s Title Is A Book Chapter
“We Take A Zebra To Vegas” Comes From The Lightning Thief
All ofPercy Jacksonseason 1 ’s instalment titlesare pulled from Riordan ’s books , and sequence 6 ’s is no exception . “We Take a Zebra to Vegas " is the chapter ofThe Lightning Thiefthat see Percy , Annabeth , and Grover visit the Lotus Hotel and Casino . While the Disney+ series makes some changes to this part of thePercy Jacksonbooks , similar consequence open in its version of " We Take a Zebra to Vegas . " The championship references the animals that take to the woods from " traffickers " as Percy and his friends attain Vegas , a growing that leaves Grover hilariously pleased .
8Percy’s Dream Sets Up The Main Villain (& Rest Of The Show)
Episode 6 Teases Season 1’s Ending Twist
Percy has another odd dreaming at the commencement of episode 6 , featuring the same voice that ’s been taunting him throughout season 1 . This voice belong to to the Percy Jackson books ' chief baddie , Kronos , but it ’s not speak to the show ’s Pb this time around . Percy Jackson ’s dream in sequence 6isn’t really his ; he ’s wiretap the real Lightning Thief ’s pipe dream , which simultaneously sets up multiple story developments . This moment wo n’t make much sense to newcomers , butfans of Riordan ’s books will realize its grandness .
7Annabeth References Iris In Percy Jackson Episode 6
Iris Is The Goddess Of The Rainbow In Greek Mythology
Percy Jackson ’s trine practice Iris Messaging in episode 6 , granting them the power to call Camp Half - rakehell and speak to Luke . Iris Messaging gets its name from the Hellenic goddess of the rainbow , Iris , whom Annabeth implore to before attain out . Iris dish out as a messenger for the gods in Grecian myths ( viaTheoi Greek Mythology ) , so it make up sense that Riordan ’s story would apply her name for this demigod invention . It leave demigods to communicate at foresighted distances , employ a rainbow and a drachma to do so . All of these things are associated with Iris ; the Disney+ show simply put a modernized spin on the goddess .
6Luke Teases Percabeth In Episode 6
Recent Episodes Have Hinted At Percy & Annabeth’s Romance
When the trio mouth to Luke via Iris Messaging , he joke that Percy and Annabeth are protrude to vocalize like an " old married distich . “Percy Jackson & the Olympianssubtly hintsat Percy and Annabeth ’s blossoming feelings for one another in episode 5 , butLuke references Percabeth outright during this scene . It ’s made more amusing by the fact that Annabeth has a calf love on Luke in the book , aromance subplot thePercy Jacksonshow truly edit out . Although Annabeth and Percy wo n’t get together any sentence presently , the show is already twit their love affair .
5Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” Plays When The Trio Enters The Casino
The Song Replaces Lady Gaga’s “Pokerface” From The Movies
ThePercy Jacksoncasino episode had the utter chanceto extension the movies by play Lady Gaga ’s " Pokerface " when Percy , Annabeth , and Grover entered the Lotus Hotel and Casino . Instead , the series opt for a more recent melodious hit : Dua Lipa ’s " Levitating . “This will be recognizable to most viewing audience , as it wasBillboard ’s top song of 2021 . It only plays for a second , but it makes the deuce-ace ’s entrance into the cassino that much more entertaining .
4Percy Jackson References The Lotus-Eaters
The Story Offers A New Take On The Odyssey
Percy Jacksonepisode 6 offers a new take on the Lotus - Eaters , a mathematical group referenced in Greek mythology andThe Odyssey . The Lotus - Eaters rest on an island , where they rust Lotus flowers in gild to remain in a State Department of bliss ( viaGreek Boston ) . Riordan ’s books put a spin on this , with the Lotus Hotel and Casino pump Lotus flowers into the air to keep guests from actualize the time or call back life outside the brass . Percy , Annabeth , and Grover fall into this trap , which uproariously combines the Lotus Eaters with the maneuver casinos often use to keep gambler there .
3Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hermes Pokes Fun At The Greek God
His Mail Delivery Line Is Hilarious
" We Take a Zebra to Vegas " sees Percy meeting Lin - Manuel Miranda ’s Hermes , and the reference is equal parts rummy and tragical . One of his more funny lines sees him telling Annabeth and Percy how he can fudge infinite and time , then jesting that this is why he " deliver the mail . " Since Hermes is known as a courier god , it make good sense that this is his role in thePercy Jacksonworld . Still , this straight-from-the-shoulder line highlights the hilarity of mixing Greek mythology with the modern world .
2Hermes' Discussion With Percy Hints At Season 1’s Betrayal
His Inability To Interfere With Luke’s Destiny Is Tragic
Luke will sell Percy and OlympusbeforePercy Jacksonseason 1 is over , and Hermes ' carelessness is part responsible for for his boy ’s actions . While Percy and Hermes speak to one another in sequence 6 , Hermes reflects on how difficult it is for parents to find out helplessly as their children struggle . This melodic line is verbalize in reference to Poseidon , butit hints at Luke ’s betrayal and part arc . ThePercy Jacksonbooks reveal that Hermes ca n’t step in in Luke ’s fate , and that tragedy is set up by his conversation with Percy in " We Take a Zebra to Vegas . "
1Grover’s Experience At The Casino Hints At His Fate
The Satyr Will Be The One To Find Pan
Grover gets separated from Annabeth and Percy inPercy Jacksonepisode 6 , and he finds anothersatyr trapped in the White Lotus Hotel and Casino : Augustus . Augustus rambles about explore for Pan , and the two adherence before Grover weave off to represent a practical - world game . After the leash escapes the casino , Grover tell Percy that the game made him finger like he ’d rightfully found Pan . This line , as well as Augustus ' introduction , foreshadow Grover ’s book storyline . Grover is the first Searcher to witness Pan in the book , andPercy Jackson & the Olympiansis already setting it up .
Source : Theoi Greek Mythology , Billboard , Greek Boston
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