why does the trident appear over percys head?

Question

After several water-related incidents, a trident mark appears above Percy's head as his father, Poseidon, claims him.

Asked by yazmin p #380591 on 8/6/2014 10:52 PM

Last updated by Lou J #457252 on 8/20/2015 2:18 AM

Answered by Aslan on 8/7/2014 12:20 AM

It turns out that Poseidon, "God of the Sea", claims him as his son.

Answered by kansas a #393520 on 10/15/2014 11:21 AM

Poseidon, God of the Sea, claims Percy as his son.

Answered by Sk8trGal T #429346 on 3/11/2015 7:35 PM

Poseidon, God of the Sea, claims Percy as his son.

Answered by Lou J #457252 on 8/20/2015 2:18 AM

The God of the Sea (Poseidon) claims the 12-year-old boy as his son.

Wait, is he 12?