His jovial, if somewhat-insubordinate nature allows him to easily befriend the many people he encounters, treating people of lower status as his equals, although he is respectful of his elders (aside from his father), especially his fellow gods. Zagreus is often shown to be humble, good-humored, and often sarcastic and self-deprecating. Despite all the trials and many deaths he faces, he never wavers in pursing his goal, never showing any sign of doubt in his efforts, even in the face of his father's wrath, nor when his own mother at one point tells him not to seek her out anymore. When he discovers the truth of his parentage, he decides to attempt to escape the realm of the dead to seek out his long-lost mother. Having spent most of his immortal life bearing the brunt of his father Hades' repressed frustration and rage, he grew up feeling distant and out of place from the other denizens of the underworld, partially due to his failing to meet the heavy expectations of his father, and partially his apparent inability to contribute to the running of the Underworld. He is largely defined by his persistence, good humor, wit, and his kindness.

Zagreus is the rebellious son of Hades and, unknowingly, Persephone but was raised by Nyx. These battles, combined with the dangerous landscape of the Underworld, serve to bring a painful end to Zagreus's escape attempts sooner or later. He is mostly faced with various aggressive shades working for his father, but he also has run-ins with the Furies ( Megaera, Tisiphone and Alecto), the skeletal remains of the Lernaean Hydra, and the champion of Elysium, Theseus, and his friend, Asterius, in order to arrive at the Temple of Styx. Zagreus is met with numerous obstacles throughout the realms of Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium, and the Temple of Styx. Others outside the House of Hades, such as Sisyphus, Charon, and the Olympians sometimes offer their aid as well. He is aided and encouraged in his journey, primarily by his caretaker Nyx and his mentor Achilles. Sometime before the start of the game he decides, against his father's will, to escape from the Underworld-no matter how many tries it might take him. Zagreus has always had a sense that he doesn't belong in the House of Hades. Zagreus, Prince of the Underworld, is the son of Hades and is the protagonist of the game. That he’s found somebody who genuinely wants to be with him and to spend time with him.Thanatos (Childhood Friend, Colleague, Lover) And I’m so happy that he’s found our little cinnamon roll. Like beyond what we saw, in the little ways that continuously and consistently devalued Hades as a person. But then when he saw how excited Persephone was and how quickly she got ready, you could see how relieved and happy he was.Īnd me I’m out here analyzing Hades and realizing just how deeply toxic his relationship with the Mynthe must have been. Like he was expecting her to say no, or hold his desire to spend more time with her over his head. He seemed almost scared of what her answer would be. Specifically, when Hades asked Persephone to come and eat breakfast with him. I’ve been thinking about Mynthe during these domestic moments between Hades and Persephone.

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