In ways we can already see it, though they drew lots we can imagine Hades was actually somewhat happy with what he got.
Besides, the underworld has its perks. It’s dark, quiet, and no one to bother him. There, everything can be exactly as he sets it. One or two changes, but nothing more than the usual crazy.
I like how the whole game of hades is just zagreus talking with his hell mates and trying to talk to his mom considering no one can "die" it's all just in good fun I feel
So what I'm hearing, and correct me if I'm wrong, is that Hades likwly would have chose the underworld anyways, but being forced into it is the problem.
It's kinda funny that Hades is so dismissive of the sea, given that in Mycanean myth, Poseidon was the original underworld god and more of a god of earthquakes. (While not verifiable, I'm fond of the idea that "Hades," or a word much like it, was some kind of epithet for Poseidon to express his underworld connection, and eventually got carved off into a separate deity.)
I'm also intrigued by the fact that, in the myths, people go to the underworld after death specifically because Hades was the firstborn son of Cronus, so existence is supposed to be his by birthright- Zeus and Poseidon basically just get to borrow his inheritance for a little while, and he eventually claims what's his. So, if the lots had been drawn differently, everyone would have instead either ascended to Olympus or into the sea on death, while the Olympians would either rule from the underworld or seabed, and Poseidon would either keep his old earthshaker position and rule over the underworld or would be a sky god ruling the clouds and birds. (Writers should be adapting these AUs YESTERDAY. XD)
I always wondered about it. Some said that Zeus cheated when drawing lots, same as Odysseus cheated when drawing lots in cyclop’s cave but they never said how they cheated. How does one cheat when drawing lots? I have no idea, anyone has a suggestion?
What people honestly forget is that Hades is still technically the head honcho of everything. He’s the eldest son of Chronos and even though he has jurisdiction of the underworld, he commands the dead. Meaning that he technically controls the people above because they will eventually die and fall to his reign
I don’t think Zeus could have been trusted with the Underworld. Not even death could save women at that point. Hades is the most responsible of the three and so he’s honestly best suited for the job.
Honestly considering my childhood, I'd have appreciated a dad like Hades. He's definitely cold and cynical and would probably piss me off at times, but there's a lot of value in the conversations he has with Zagreus when he's willing to be honest and transparent. It also is admittedly kind of funny when he roasts Zag.
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Well Hades has a point
hades actually sounds like a father here
Quite the pragmatist. Still I sympathize, I don't like not having a choice either
Wonder if Zagreus will be taking on those responsibilities Hades mentioned in the sequel.
In ways we can already see it, though they drew lots we can imagine Hades was actually somewhat happy with what he got.
Besides, the underworld has its perks. It’s dark, quiet, and no one to bother him. There, everything can be exactly as he sets it. One or two changes, but nothing more than the usual crazy.
I like how the whole game of hades is just zagreus talking with his hell mates and trying to talk to his mom considering no one can "die" it's all just in good fun I feel
So what I'm hearing, and correct me if I'm wrong, is that Hades likwly would have chose the underworld anyways, but being forced into it is the problem.
Everyday Hades becomes the the most humane god.
"I hate not having a choice"
My good sir, you robbed your son of so many choices as he grew up.
To Hades, the worst thing about hell is not the heat, the burning, the suffering or the etenity you're stuck in it… but the paperwork
Hades is so relatable
It's kinda funny that Hades is so dismissive of the sea, given that in Mycanean myth, Poseidon was the original underworld god and more of a god of earthquakes. (While not verifiable, I'm fond of the idea that "Hades," or a word much like it, was some kind of epithet for Poseidon to express his underworld connection, and eventually got carved off into a separate deity.)
I'm also intrigued by the fact that, in the myths, people go to the underworld after death specifically because Hades was the firstborn son of Cronus, so existence is supposed to be his by birthright- Zeus and Poseidon basically just get to borrow his inheritance for a little while, and he eventually claims what's his. So, if the lots had been drawn differently, everyone would have instead either ascended to Olympus or into the sea on death, while the Olympians would either rule from the underworld or seabed, and Poseidon would either keep his old earthshaker position and rule over the underworld or would be a sky god ruling the clouds and birds. (Writers should be adapting these AUs YESTERDAY. XD)
As i get older i will shed more and more burdens and responsabilities, that is a promise.
I always wondered about it. Some said that Zeus cheated when drawing lots, same as Odysseus cheated when drawing lots in cyclop’s cave but they never said how they cheated.
How does one cheat when drawing lots? I have no idea, anyone has a suggestion?
What people honestly forget is that Hades is still technically the head honcho of everything. He’s the eldest son of Chronos and even though he has jurisdiction of the underworld, he commands the dead. Meaning that he technically controls the people above because they will eventually die and fall to his reign
I don’t think Zeus could have been trusted with the Underworld. Not even death could save women at that point. Hades is the most responsible of the three and so he’s honestly best suited for the job.
Honestly considering my childhood, I'd have appreciated a dad like Hades. He's definitely cold and cynical and would probably piss me off at times, but there's a lot of value in the conversations he has with Zagreus when he's willing to be honest and transparent. It also is admittedly kind of funny when he roasts Zag.