In this guide we will be looking at some of the popular characters from the Percy Jackson series of books and movies in terms of their Myers-Briggs personality types.
Percy Jackson Personality Types:
Percy Jackson is one of multiple popular novel series by Rick Riordan. It has recently been adapted into movies as well. The characters in the series are well-developed and complex. They are adored by readers and attempts have been made to typify them using the MBTI personality classification system.
The main character Percy Jackson is typified as an ESFJ (The Consul). This personality type has the Extraverted, Sensing, Feeling and Judging functions. Like most ESFJs, Percy has a strong sense of duty and honour and is loyal to his loved ones. He is good at engaging with other people and is warm and sensitive. He also has a tendency to be too selfless and a little inflexible. Lastly, although Percy is an ESFJ, he exhibits a lot of introvert traits as well.
Annabeth Chase – INTJ (The Architect):
Another important character in the series is Annabeth Chase. She is typified as an INTJ. This personality type has Introverted, Intuitive,Thinking and Judging functions. In many ways she is the opposite of Percy Jackson. While Percy is all heart and can be reckless at times, Annabeth is careful and analytical. She is quick and innovative and good at making plans and strategizing. Like most INTJs, she is focused, hard-working and independent. However, she also has a tendency to be critical and to over-analyse situations. Interestingly, Annabeth’s has a proclivity for architecture, which is in line with her personality type.
Thalia Grace – ESTP (The Entrepreneur):
Thalia embodies the no-nonsense and straightforward ESTJ to perfection. This personality type has the Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking and Judging functions. Thalia is bold and is open to taking risks. She is perceptive and pragmatic and is not easily swayed from her principles and her mission. However, like most ESTJs she can be impatient and insensitive. She has a tendency to lose track of the bigger picture which is the basis of a lot of her conflicts with Percy Jackson.
Rachel Elizabeth Dare – ISFP (The Adventurer):
This personality type is fiercely independent, and nothing could be a better description of Rachel. She is perceptive, curious and imaginative. She also embodies the artistic and passionate spirit of this personality type.
Luke Castellan – ENFJ (The Protagonist):
Like ENFJs, Luke is a born leader. He is charismatic and idealistic and has a great deal of ambition. He is good at rallying people together. ENFJs can be quite selfless when it comes to the causes they are working for, and this is seen very clearly in Luke’s character arc.
Grover Underwood – INFP (The Mediator):
Grover embodies the sensitivity and reticience of INFPs. Like most INFPs, Grover doesn’t share his feelings with anyone, barring his friend Percy Jackson. His strong intuition and tendency to worry is also characteristic of INFPs. Like most people with this personality type he prefers to keep the peace and not force his opinion on others.
Nico Di Angelo – INFP (The Mediator):
Although Nico and Grover are very different people, they both test as INFPs. Nico embodies the INFP sensitivity and creativity. Like most people with this personality type, he is a bit of an enigma. He is withdrawn and doesn’t share much of himself with others. Nico also has a tendency to be easily hurt, seen in his long history of dislike for Percy Jackson. INFPs seek harmony and are dedicated to their cause.
Bianca Di Angelo – INTP (The Logician):
Unlike her brother, Bianca is a lot more open-minded and enthusiastic. Like most iNTPs she has a dislike for rules and structure. INTPs are direct and objective people.
Reyna Avila Ramirez-Arellano – ISTJ (The Logistician):
Responsible, orderly, practical and direct are all words that can be used to describe Reyna, as well as her personality type: ISTJ. Like most ISTJs, Reyna is stubborn, that makes her a good match for Percy Jackson. She prefers to go by the book and is usually skilled at anything she wishes to try.
Hazel Levesque – INFJ (The Advocate):
Like most INFJs, Hazel is sensitive and empathetic to the needs of others. She is deeply insightful and is good at inspiring others. She is altruistic and driven when it comes to the goals she cares deeply about.
Frank Zhang – INFJ (The Advocate):
Like Hazel, Frank is also an INFJ. He is perceptive and empathetic. He is thoughtful and careful and like a lot of INFJs is a very private person.
Piper Mclean – ENFP (The Campaigner):
Like ENFPs, Piper is charming and a good communicator. Her personality type makes Piper emotional and perceptive and good at sensing the needs and motives of others. She is independent and driven but doesn’t always handle practical situations well, like most ENFPs.
Jason Grace – ISFJ (The Defender):
Like a lot of ISFJs, Jason makes an excellent leader. He is a sensing type, like Percy Jackson. This is what makes both types so good in battle. This personality type makes Jason practical, hard-working and altruistic. He is motivated to protect his loved ones. Like a lot of ISFJs, Jason is shy and tends to repress his thoughts and feelings.
Leo Valdez – ISTP (The Virtuoso):
Leo is the perfect example of an ISTP. He is energetic and lively. Leo’s creativity, innovation and practical skills are unparalleled. Like most ISTPs he is impulsive and fun-loving and has a tendency to get easily bored. He is stubborn and avoids commitments, much like most people of this personality type.
Coach Hedge – ESTJ (The Executive):
Coach Hedge is an ESTJ through and through. He is devoted and honest. Like most people with this personality type he is rigid and strong-willed and has some trouble unwinding and expressing his emotions. He is a good organizer and is protective about his loved ones. However, he has a tendency to be judgemental and critical, like a lot of ESTJs.
Octavian – ENTJ (The Commander):
Octavian embodies the shrewd and charismatic ENTJ. He is confident and domineering and is an efficient and strategic thinker. His augur status reflects his intuitive function. Although he can be cold and ruthless, like most ENTJs, Octavian is good at bringing people together.
Clarisse La Rue – ESTJ (The Executive):
Like a lot of ESTJs, Clarisse is pig-headed and stubborn. However, she also has a strong sense of honour and is good at staying organised and dealing with practical problems. She is strong-willed and can come across as churlish. But she is loyal to her loved ones and will do anything to protect them.
Zoe Nightshade – ISFP (The Adventurer):
Zoe, as leader of the Hunters of Artemis, is strong and independent. She embodies the passion and drive of ISFPs. The core trait of ISFP is a desire to push boundaries and flout convention. Zoe embodies this perfectly. Like a lot of ISFPs she is a good leader and is good at connecting with people.
Tyson – ENFJ (The Protagonist):
Tyson is typified as an ENFJ. This personality type is authentic and altruistic. They are good at engaging with others. They are tolerant and responsible, however they have a tendency to be too sensitive and selfless at times.
Silena Beauregard – ENFP (The Campaigner):
Like her fellow daughter of Aphrodite, Piper, Silena is an ENFP. She is charming and kind. They are sociable and keen about pleasing others. ENFPs make good leaders and Silena is good at motivating others. ENFPs tend to be vibrant and energetic and are usually the life of the party.
Charles Beckendorf – ISFP (The Adventurer):
Like most ISFPs Beckendorf is good with his hands. He is unconventional and likes experimenting and trying new ways of doing things. They are devoted to their passions and are focused on the present. They can come across as self-absorbed at times.
Greek God Personality Types:
The Percy Jackson characters also include some of the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. Following is the MBTI type of these different gods and goddesses:
Athena/Minerva- INTJ
Hephaestus/Vulcan- INTP
Dionysus/Bacchus- ESTJ
Persephone/Proserpine- INFP
Hypnos/Somnus- ENFJ
Iris/Arcus- ISFJ
Hecate/Trivia- INFJ
Nemesis/Nemesis- ENTJ
Nike/Victoria- ENTP
Khione/Chione- ISFP
Pan/Faunus- ISFP
Asclepius/Aesculapius- INTP
Janus- INTJ
Ares/Mars- ENTP
Aphrodite/Venus- ENFP
Zeus/Jupiter- ESTP
Poseidon/Neptune- INTP
Hades/ Pluto- ISFP
Hera/Juno- ESFP
Hestia/Vesta- ISTJ
Demeter/Ceres- INFJ
Hermes/Mercury- ISFJ
Apollo (My godly parent haha)- INFP
Artemis/Diana- INFJ
Conclusion:
In this guide we examined a few characters from Percy Jackson and their MBTI personality types.
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FAQ on ‘Percy Jackson Personality Types (A Complete Guide)’:
What personality type is Flynn Rider?
Flynn Rider is an ESTP. He is quick, keen and aware of his surroundings.
What is the rarest personality type in order?
The rarest personality type is INFJ, followed by ENTJ and INTJ.
What is the third rarest personality type?
The third rarest personality type is INTJ. They make up 2.1% of the general population.
What is the smartest personality type?
The most intelligent personality types include INTP, INTJ, INFJ and INFP.
What is the rarest female personality type?
The rarest female personality type is INTJ. They make up about 0.5% of the population.
What is the most common personality type?
The most common personality type is ISFJ. They make up 13.8% of the general population.
References:
http://fandomsandpsychology.blogspot.com/2014/12/percy-jackson-mbti.html
https://www.16personalities.com/