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[@borjankosarac3645]

You were pretty accurate about why Alecto/Mrs. Dodds came back, actually; the Furies are servants of Hades… And in PJO lore, monsters periodically resurrect after death, which is why Medusa came back after the original Perseus killed her; the Furies have the help of their master so Alecto came back pretty fast.

[@larseich5796]

Medusas "ability" is 100% passive. She has no control over who she petifies. Every person, who looks at her face turns to stone. Even looking at an image of her face is very unsettling. All of that is consistent with the myth. In mythology Athena put it (the image) on her shield to frighten the enemy.

[@SansTheSkeleton_]

Yes but we know that looking at a image of her, or looking at her through a mirror wouldn't petrify you

[@hikari9262]

I thought it's just the eyes which turned people to stone.

[@lordfoul6259]

The whole vision of his stepfather was straight out of the book and I loved that they made Medusa a sympathetic villain and the underworld isn't hell

[@KingsBard]

I had completely forgotten that the Oracle used Ugliano's face/voice.

[@youngstar312]

not 100%. In the book he was a poker player and he and his buddies each delivered a part of the Prophecy. But yeah essentially the same.

[@lordfoul6259]

@@youngstar312 yeah I just reread the first set of Percy Jackson books a few weeks ago without spoiling anything would you say that Percy has a much more difficult life than Harry Potter?

[@borjankosarac3645]

They were vague about how consensual Medusa’s “relationship” with Poseidon was in this series, but it’s probably for the best; it’s possible that he’s changed for the better and wouldn’t have been the worst now as opposed to the. Or it’s a matter of perspective - maybe he didn’t force her, but from her perspective he put her in the crosshairs of his and Athena’s feud by first not considering what could happen, and then didn’t defend her afterwards… Sally Jackson notably didn’t say that Medusa was NOT a villain, but she prompted her son to question the details; the mythical Perseus originally killed her precisely to save his own mother, not out of glory-seeking. While Sally’s own experience wasn’t bad she at least recognised there’s more to things than you might know; that, and it’s important to not see the world as simple.

[@lordfoul6259]

@@borjankosarac3645 yup she told him not every hero is a hero and not every monster is a monster

[@francisco_m7849]

I like this series because Riordan gets to refine his storylines and either fix or make better sense of any plot holes from the books. So glad the creator is hands on in the series. It’s like watching the whole series from a fresh start

[@typo1345]

fun fact, that mailman statue you saw was actually modeled after the author of the books, Rick Riordan. He and his wife Becky got statues modeled after each other

[@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer]

I love the fact they got Lin-Manuel Miranda in this!! I'm a huge fan of his, and not just for Hamilton. And yes, he's Hermes. Fun fact, he brought his oldest son Sebastian to set with him, who now gets to brag that he got to do his homework with Percy, Grover, and Annabeth! He's such a cool dad and awesome guy.

[@rhaenatargaryen8061]

medusas myth has many variations depending on the politics of the writer. This version is carefully ambiguous, you can totally see how medusa neutrally presents poseidons actions from her own perspective AT THE TIME, leaving open the implication that she has since come to recognize what he did as taking advantage of her vulnerable state as a result of her unrequited love for athena. You can always count on the black sails writers to cook

[@InuEdit]

As a newer book reader. (I’m on book 4 so far) I really love the character driven action this is taking, then if it followed the action packed tales of the books. If you want back to back action, read the books. They are written for a reason. This is a new take on the series and I love it.

[@aricaj.3006]

Medusa had some really great lines in this episode. "We all choose who we make our monsters" and "We are not our parents until we choose to be." They both tie heavily into the theme of family dynamics and generational trauma that show is going for so I thought that was clever writing there since her characterization here is a bit of a departure from the books. Glad to see you're enjoying the series and that you're liking Percy's personality haha. I've seen some complaints that Walker Scobell doesn't have as much personality as Logan Lerman, and while I did like Logan Lerman as Percy I think that the way Walker delievers the sarcasm/sassiness is just different, not bad. He's more deadpan than Logan's version but I think it's hilarious, especially for a kid who has been through a lot and at this point is still pretty lost and confused. His line delivery has made me cackle out loud ("You fell in love with God? Like JESUS?" took me out in the first episode 😂) and the way he nails the microexpressions on his face is great too

[@nicolaashamman6201]

Not only do I really like the smash cut jokes, they're straight from the books too! In the books, they were comedic line breaks. Just another detail about how the books flow that smoothly transitioned to show screen.

[@ericstorm6582]

I mean...they kind of made her more powerful in this...that you have to make her completely invisible to kill her If you catch so much as a glimpse at her with the snake hair, you're dead She also said 'Athena declared that I would never seen again by anyone who lived to tell the tale'

[@muhammadfaisal5Y5]

Her snake hair is tied back and is not covered by the hat. I think they need to see her eyes to turn to stone but they would avoid seeing her hair too because then it is easier to see her eyes.

[@jomz2058]

The oracle is so random lmao. One time it went out to find a quest leader unprompted. Creepy and random

[@user-dx2dm8oq8g]

I think that Lin is Hermes, he is the messenger. The only one that can travel freely between the realms.

[@thomaswren8508]

based on the logistics of certain powers in the books the Pegasuses are more on the horse side of things than birds

[@julienaruse1721]

I try to answer your questions : The oracle was angry at Percy maybe ? (For being called an Halloween decoration) And chose the shape of his beloved stepdad to deliver the message. Fair, isn't it ? 😀 Maïa is the name of Hermes'mother and password for the flying shoes. Satyres are looking for demi-gods in the world and when they find one they take them to camp. 6:16 - Nice, you understood the humour in the transition 🙂 I find this kind of transitions so funny. (And useful for short episodes)

[@pinsandneedles3]

Yep. The oracle has a sense of humor. Or alternatively, a sense of pettiness

[@julienaruse1721]

Medusa's decapitation was very creative : the PG rating forced the show to find a smart way. Keeping Medusa's head with them is dangerous (accident) and it will rot and stink 😬 They are 12.

[@Grizzly_6623]

I hope this show runs for ten seasons

[@Atrulion]

@kokopium8003Yeah 3rd one is my most hype one. The fifth one is everyone's favorite, but idk. Felt a bit one dimensional. And most of Luke's backstory (probably my favorite part of the fifth book) was already revealed in the sixth episode.

[@Atrulion]

@kokopium8003 Hmmm yeah, those are solid arguments

[@liynne]

now think of the statue of perseus holding medusa's head and now go back to how percy's full name is perseus and him holding medusa's head to het alecto

[@Andjelka99]

I'm happy your enjoying the show and laughing, I was giggling too. Books are hilarious and Percy is great protagonist

[@yuukinoyuki9064]

I love seeing your theories on the prophecy, I'll be interested to see how your guesses change as more is revealed! To answer some of your questions: - That was the oracle of Delphi, like from myths. The one who used to hand down prophecies. For reasons she currently looks like a 100 year old mummy, though. So she can't really talk, instead her prophecies come out as green mist and take on a form of someone you know. And it settled on Percy's step-dad. - I don't know about for others but a "flock" of Pegasi sounds better than a "herd" of Pegasi to me. - This Medusa told us the correct story. In mythos she was seduced by Poseidon in Athena's temple and cursed by Athena due to the insult (how dare, in HER temple?!) Some argue that Medusa wasn't even seduced, Posiedon was just a god who wanted her and so had her. So this could arguably be a cleaner version to not make Percy's dad out as an irredeamable villain. - They turned her invisible so they could look at her. Medusa would have not known she's invisible, would have been shocked Percy didn't turn to stone, and would have been easy pickings for a beheading. Glad you like Percy's sass, since you'll be getting a lot of it going foreward 😂

[@liynne]

yes, the point of making her invisible is that you can't see her eyes anymore

[@lilith1992]

That and probably to make it possible to include decapitation, since Disney would never show this in a kids/YA show.

[@liynne]

@@lilith1992 yes

[@Corrarat]

So the oracle presentation in the book is still a super old body and in the first book it presents the prophecy through the face and voices of people percy knew from his life (teacher, mom, stepdad.) The show simplified into just stepdad but its essentialy the oracle trying to give the message in a format percy would be familiar with.

[@pinsandneedles3]

Shoutout to Grover the mediator. He had enough of the bickering and I do not blame him

[@KingsBard]

Btw those are the Furies, not some harpies. The one we talk to is Alecto, not sure whether the other one is Megaera or Tisiphone.

[@TessaxMusic95]

That stone “mailman” was the author of the books 😎 and he was in the headmasters office in E1 when Percy was getting expelled.

[@galenthom]

The Oracle has her own cabin, she is not in Poseidon's cabin. The reason Percy saw the Oracle as his step-father since the Oracle showed him the most recognizable person he knows as not to scare him. The story behind Medusa is that she was a worshipper of Athena, a vestal virgin. Poseidon raped her in Athena's temple so Athena punished her instead of Poseidon and made her the monster she is. This is what she meant when she said "I'm a survivor" in response to Percy's question.

[@EverShy_]

Actually, the Oracle showed him Gabe because it has a sense of humor and knew that it would annoy Percy. In the book, the Oracle is in the attic of the Big House.

[@newhappiness4410]

So glad you stuck with this show for the reaction. I love Greek mythology having read the books.

[@JacksWorldYT]

This episode was definitely a fun one, but for me felt a tad short, but I’m loving these vids man 😂 can’t wait for the rest 👏🏻

[@overworked30407]

LOVE all your DnD references Omni!

[@nicolaspereyra420]

The point of putting the hat on her is to not get petrified, if they cant see her eyes its safe

[@yuukinoyuki9064]

I love seeing your theories on the prophecy, I'll be interested to see how your guessed change as more is revealed! To asnwer some of your questions: - That was the oracle of Delphi, like from myths. The one who used to hand down prophecies. For reasons she currently looks like a 100 year old mummy, though. So she can't really talk, instead her prophecies come out as green mist and take on a form of someone you know. And it settled on Percy's step-dad. - I don't know about for others but a "flock" of Pegasi sounds better than a "herd" of Pegasi to me. - This Medusa told us the correct story. In mythos she was seduced by Poseidon in Athena's temple and cursed by Athena due to the insult (how dare, in HER temple?!) Some argue that Medusa wasn't even seduced, Posiedon was just a god who wanted her and so had her. So this could arguably be a cleaner version to not make Percy's dad out as an irredeamable villain. - They turned her invisible so they could look at her. Medusa would have not known she's invisible, would have been shocked Percy didn't turn to stone, and would have been easy pickings for a beheading. Glad you like Percy's sass, since you'll be getting a lot of it going foreward 😂

[@borjankosarac3645]

The coins are *drachma*, the Ancient Greek currency; despite a lot of modernism the Olympians have done, a lot of their world still sticks to these old aspects and customs, so having both contemporary US dollars and the old Greek money is a good idea just in case you need them.

[@melhoney97]

I’m really enjoying your reactions to this show, and can’t wait to see more ☺️🎉

[@francisco_m7849]

Omni you made me sad. Now i cant get the bird / horse thing out of my head. Is it a herd/flock or flock/herd. I DUNNO!!! 😂

[@dacaba]

12:15 i miss her 😢

[@SansTheSkeleton_]

Group of pegasi is called a flock of pegasi

[@Nemisis007]

"Oh, he's herpes" 😂

[@Gunnhfran2]

It’s a canon event … it’s a canon event… I want to tell so bad!!

[@Clay_Futrelle]

I love that you're doing this!!

[@Amm1ttai]

The point of making her invisible was so they could attack her without being petrified.

[@rhaenatargaryen8061]

fun fact the first statue you see coming into medusas basement is a woman w her hands outstretched as if to lift up a veil, contrast to the terrified or weapon-wielding others. Visual storytelling, clearly someone loved her enough to try to see her and died for it. athenas words came true

[@Charlie-tw3lj]

The song is funny to me because it implies that there is a Satyr sensitivity training where they all learn this song to help young demigods get through social conflict

[@rantalmore]

Lol I think they made her invisible cause it’s Disney 🤣

[@Maria-jq3mb]

I dont exactly remember why was it the stepdad but i guess the oracle is using someone elses voices to tell the prophecies. Perhaps a voice of someone who u despise for example at the moment. Im assuming its what its about.

[@Aynabg93]

They are Furies btw, not harpies :)

[@Lycan_Liam]

Omni, there're Furies NOT Harpies

[@RiverRockRecords]

Ah yes the Geek Gods.. Hepres the quick, Arby's god of meat i mean war, Pozeidon the model.. wrong page Ah yes the Greek Gods.. Hermes the messenger, Ares God of war, and Poseidon the model!.. i mean god of the Sea. idek lol enjoy a comment.

[@ravens_tale]

They’re Furies, not Harpies😊

[@DeuceTreyz]

A Heard

[@ThePolishBro]

First

[@euclides9156]

Well, in the book Medusa part was more straight to action (like Uma Thurman in the movie - and equally silly), than this previous soap opera drama... But it works better this way in fact (the action part did not change). The problem in my "book reader" pointview is that this "drama" part that they are adding are eating a good part of the action events. I mean, the book by itself its build by a sequence of events described in its narrative. It did not explore characters woes and emotionals perspectives. The narrative is anchored on Percy Jackson impressions that are feeble to a teen with atention problems. He don't understand a lot of things, but he doesn''t keep nagging about it. He is more like "Well, I don't get, but OK lets do it, why not..." and action! At this the series gives an "emo" perspective of stuffs. Again, it's not bad! It's kind of cool! But have this "lack" of action event.

[@pinsandneedles3]

I think talking about the book and what you think about the adaptation aspect of it is kind of out of place in this comment section since he hasn't read the books You know what I mean? Why not just let him enjoy the show for what it is. Maybe he will read the book afterwards and form his own opinion on the adaptation aspect, maybe he won't

[@euclides9156]

@@pinsandneedles3 Well, firstly he asked for the readers opinion about this series last chapter (and also he asked us to be careful about spoilers). Second, any comment is pertinent to the present work like any kind of criticism, after all this is part of any production and the public scrutiny about it. And finally, I do whatever I want to. I'm not disrespecting nobody and I'm following the rules of YT.

[@pinsandneedles3]

@@euclides9156 Of course you can say what you want. No one is going to stop you and I didn't mean to offend you. I just wanted to provide my perspective. I think I would be personally kind of bummed if I got comments complaining about some aspects of the adaptation when I hadn't read the book and was enjoying the show as it is

[@euclides9156]

@@pinsandneedles3 Well, you would be "bummed" by nothing thats matter. You see... It's pretty much commom a movie, a series, or even an animation don't follow the original work by several reasons. It's not a big deal...

[@euclides9156]

@@pinsandneedles3 You didn't offend me bro, I'm subject to criticism as much as anyone who post anything. 'm just debating a point of view based on a comparison between different media. But yeah, maybe not everyone will be interested by this, so... Be in peace!