Helm of Darkness

Hades's helm, stolen alongside Zeus's Master Bolt in The Lightning Thief.

The Helm of Darkness belongs to Hades, god of the Underworld. In The Lightning Thief, Percy, Annabeth and Grover suspect Hades of stealing Zeus's Master Bolt, only to find that his Helm of Darkness has also been stolen; Hades accuses Percy of stealing it.

Quick Facts

Owner: Hades (God of the Dead)

Lore & Background

Hades threatens to kill Percy's mother and unleash a zombie apocalypse unless his Helm is returned. After an arduous fight with Ares, Percy wins and gives the Helm of Darkness to the Furies to return to Hades. On the last day of camp, Luke Castellan reveals himself as the real thief of Hades's Helm and Zeus's Bolt, acting on Kronos's orders. In the TV series, Hades offers to return Sally if Percy returns his Helm; Percy refuses but promises to recover it.

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