the treatment of diseases, injuries, and other physical ailments with baths and bathing, especially in natural mineral waters. Origin of balneotherapy.
The name Percy originated in France. It means piercing the valley which also can mean fighting the lower side, the evil side, to reach justice. Jackson means son of Jack. I know, I don't get it either.
It's a long story, but, basically, killing Medusa was a way of protecting his mom from the unwanted attention of a local king. Percy is similar to Perseus in that he is a demi-god/hero, he slays Medusa, and he is devoted to his mother and would do anything for her â even venture to the Underworld and back.