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Percy obtains magical pearls and gets past Cerberus, finding Hades' realm.

After a dangerous encounter at the Gateway Arch, Percy escapes into the Mississippi River. Percy obtains magical pearls and gets past Cerberus,

Percy is claimed as a son of Poseidon and is assigned a quest to find Zeus's stolen master bolt. Part 3: The Quest to the West (Chapters 10-16) Percy obtains magical pearls and gets past Cerberus,

The trio battles Medusa and receives assistance from a water spirit. Percy obtains magical pearls and gets past Cerberus,

Hades reveals the bolt was planted in Percy’s backpack; Percy defeats Ares to recover the Helm of Darkness. Part 5: Olympus and the Aftermath (Chapters 21-22) The Lightning Thief Chapters One–Three Summary & Analysis