#pLUTUS

[aliciavance4228]

So... Did Hades Have Any Children At All?

It's very hard to tell wheter or not Hades indeed had any kids. The main reason for this is that Hades is believed to be impotent or at least infertile (though this is never specified in ancient sources) in about 90% of the myths. Which makes sense, considering the fact that he's the God of the Dead and rules over a realm where 99% of its residents are mortal souls.

But what about the other 10%? Well, he has less children than his brothers, that's for sure, and their number varies depending on the myths.

In some myths the Erinyes are considered to be his daughters, whom he conceived either with Nyx or Persephone. But both of these possibilities are labeled as weird by Greek Mythology Nerds because a) Nyx usually conceives her children either asexually or with Erebus, and b) it's very likeable that by the time when Persephone was kidnapped the Erinyes already existed. So people stick to the version where they are the daughters of Nyx and Erebus, and them being reffered to as the daughters of Hades is rather related to the way he treated them.

Another strange case is Plutus. Sometimes he's the son of Demeter and Iasion, sometimes the son of Tyche and Iasion, and sometimes he's the son of Demeter and Hades. Which would be cringe on many levels. Even weirder, Plutus is depicted both in the company of Demeter and Persephone, as well as in the company of Hades, and he's considered the younger brother of Melinoe and Zagreus even when they have completely different parents. My personal theory is that Plutus, being the God of Riches, was basically adopted by his uncle Hades (who's called The Rich One as Pluto) and he's currently treated like his son because they share some attributes. Also, Iasion was killed by Zeus, so he probably needed a new father figure (or someone who rules over the realm where the soul of his father lies now). Furthermore, Plutus is usually depicted either as a young boy or even as a child, so he's literally a babe.

And now, we will talk about the three divinities that are labeled as their children by the majority of this fandom: Macaria, Melinoe and Zagreus.

Macaria

Macaria is the one we know few to no things about. She is a daughter of Hades (who was basically mentioned only once in the Suda and that's how we know about her existence), and she's generally associated with a Blessed Death, being a softer counterpart of Thanatos. To make things a little bit complicated now, Heracles also named his daughter Macaria, so it's pretty hard to separate them both when you try to talk about any of them. Her mother is never mentioned, but technically it should be Persephone.

While specific descriptions of Macaria’s appearance are rare, she is often imagined as a serene and comforting presence, embodying the peace that comes with a blessed death. Unlike the fearsome depictions of other death-related deities, like Thanatos and Hecate, Macaria’s visage would likely be gentle, reflecting her role in easing the transition of the souls to the afterlife.

Since there are no recorded myths about Macaria, we can only guess about her personality based on the few mentions of her name and role. As the goddess of Blessed Death, Macaria would be compassionate and understanding. She represents the aspect of death that should not be feared. Instead it should be accepted as a natural and potentially beautiful part of the life cycle. Her demeanor would be calming, reassuring those on the verge of death.

Also, just as a little Fun Fact, some people ship her with Thanatos and consider them to be a natural pair, considering the fact that their attributes are making them complement each other. It's probably one of the most famous non-canon couples from Greek Mythology at this point.

Melinoe

Melinoe is the Goddess of Ghosts, and is also associated with Nightmares and Madness.

Now, about her parentage... *sighs*

The earliest versions of her story appear in Orphic Greek Mythology, which is completely different and complicated compared to your typical Vanilla Greek Mythology. So depending on the versions, her mother is Persephone, whereas her father is either Zeus or Hades (or both).

The most common version of her myth is that Zeus took the appearance of Hades and impregnated Persephone on the banks of the River Cocytus. Some people are arguing though, claiming that a) Hades was sometimes reffered to as Zeus of the Underworld due to the fact that people were too scared to say his name, and b) In Orphism Hades and Zeus are sometimes believed to be one and the same deity (I've told you that it’s complicated, guys!). What we know for sure though is that Persephone gave birth to her on the banks of the River Cocytus as well, while Hermes was acting like some sort of a bodyguard. One can hope that he got a raise after that...

There's also another version of her myth, though this one was transmitted orally rather than written. In this one Persephone remained pregnant with her after a midnight tryst with Hades on the Nysion Island (Ooo...).

Melinoe is described as being half dark and half pale (though this description might be metaphorical rather than literal, but at least Hel has a twin sister now), representing her dual nature, and is considered both a daughter of the Underworld and of Mount Olympus whoever her parents are.

It is believed that there's a strong connection between her and Hecate. Both preside over realms that are shrouded in mystery, and their domains often intersect in the world of spirits, night, and the unknown. Despite her eerie domain, Melinoe wasn’t inherently malevolent. She was a guardian of spirits, guiding them through the night. However, her association with nightmares and madness meant that she was often perceived with a mix of fear and reverence by the Ancient Greeks.

Melinoe’s primary role was to guide the spirits of the dead during the night. She would roam the earth, accompanied by a host of ghosts, ensuring they did not harm the living. It was believed that the reason why dogs bark at night is because they would see her and her ghosts and get scared. Additionally, she was the embodiment of nightmares, bringing forth visions and dreams that could both terrify and enlighten mortals. Her responsibilities also included maintaining the balance between the world of the living and the realm of the dead, ensuring that neither was disrupted by the other.

Zagreus

Ah, Zagreus... Where the hell should I begin?

Zagreus is firstly mentioned in Mycenaean Mythology, and it seems that he had a great importance thousands of years ago, but for some reason he lost it in time. In the earliest mention of Zagreus, he is paired with Gaia and called the highest god, though perhaps only in reference to the gods of the underworld. Aeschylus, however, links Zagreus with Hades, possibly as Hades' son, or as Hades himself.

In the most famous version of his myth, which appears in the Orphic Hymns, Zeus raped Persephone in the form of a snake/dragon when she was FUCKING FOURTEEN and hidden in a cave, due to the fact that her mother decided to keep her there so that no god would take advantage of her (Spoiler Alert: it didn't work.). Later, when Zagreus was born, Hera found out about him and threw him into Tartarus, where he was dismembered by the Titans. Athena, however, managed to find his heart and gave it to Zeus. Zeus then asked Semele to eat that heart, which she did and soon after that she got pregnant with Dionysus. This is why Zagreus is sometimes called The Orphic Dionysus, why he is associated with rebirth and reincarnation, and why in some versions of the birth of Dionysus it is Persephone the one who raised him.

There are also people who claim that Zagreus is in fact the son of Hades and Persephone that later got merged/syncretized with the Orphic Dionysus, who is the son of Zeus and Persephone.

And last but not least, in the later versions of his myth he is simply the son of Hades and Persephone, and the God of Orphic Mysteries. In this version he is generally depicted as a skilled hunter who hunts during nighttime and sometimes even eats his prey raw. Also, he and Dionysus share a lot of attributes in common, because yes.

Now, it should be ALSO pointed out the fact that in the Orphic Greek Mythology Hades, Zeus and Dionysus are sometimes believed to be one and the same deity. A small hint that many people use as an argument in order to prove the connection between these three gods, more specifically between Hades and Dionysus, is that during the time when Demeter was searching for Persephone she refused to drink wine even when it was offered to her. But that's an idea and a concept that would take me hours to unpack and explain, and I'm already tired.

*Fanarts by Arbetta*

[diana-thyme]

Greek Gods 101: Plutus

Plutus is a god of wealth and agricultural bounty. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Cornucopia

Grains

Coins

Blindfolds or Other Objects that Impair Vision

Any Harvested Food

Wheat

Oats

Checks or Checkbooks

Wallets or Coin Pouches

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for him include:

Keeping a Garden or Farm

Raising Plants

Supporting Local Farms

Foraging

Earning Money

Donating Money or Items

Trying to Produce Less Waste

Recycling

Paying People for Work

Taking Care of Animals

He is not celebrated in any Athenian holidays.

[justsigneduptolookattags]

A fun art idea I had for @genericpuff! The character is a Lore Rekindled version of my version of Plutus, Demi-god brother of Persephone and son of Demeter and Iaison. (He's blind that's why his eyes are more glossy)

A style emulation of a style emulation! It was hard to nail the glow and went a little ham with the background! Lore Rekindled is a great read and I love your art style! Thank you so much for the passionate petty project, it's a gift and Persephone deserves that justice!

If you'll haven't yet please read Rekindled!!!

(Just realized I should have blurred the background)

[astra-xiv]

Updated references for my characters on artfight.

I'm team in Stardust! Might add one last oc later....

[hermesmoly]

Do you think Hades and Demeter buried the hatchet one day since one of Demeter’s sons is named Plutus

[0lympian-c0uncil]

*Persephone gets a phone call from Demeter* Persephone: Hello, Mom? Demeter: Hi, sweetie, is your brother there? I need to talk to him. Persephone: No, Plutus is dead. Plutus, *very much alive next to Persephone*: PERSEPHONE WHAT THE FUCK-

[hatsumishinogu]

Who Made Me a Princess Vol.9

[alfred-sunny-side-up]

Let’s gooooooo. Who Made Me A Princess english print is finally out!

[devils-little-sista]

Nico, Hazel, Zagreus, Makaria, Plutus, Melinoë and Mal (descendants) and Anubis/Walt, and maybe Lou Ellen and Clovis friend group, let’s call it Underworld Cousins or Chthonic Cousins or something like that. They have a group chat together to gossip about their parents and underworld drama and spread the word about underworld events and invite each other to things, despite being from like 4 different pantheons. They sometimes get in trouble with the gods for this cause pantheons aren’t supposed to mix too much but they don’t really care.

[yourgodlyparent]

Plutus: God of Wealth

Plutus kids 💵Trust fund babies 💵Need therapy 💵Generous with their friends 💵Love to shop

No Cabin Assigned Yet Link in bio for more Plutus info 💵

[lucathycoded]

<Translated from the original novel>

Princess Athanasia's

15th birthday |♡|

Masquerade ball

A huge number of people gathered at the ball for the celebration of Princess Athanasia's 15th birthday party held at the Emerald Palace.

The recipients of the invitation were all noblemen and young ladies of similar age to Princess Athanasia, and the attendance rate for the masquerade ball that day was nearly 100. There was a rumor going around of a feud between Emperor Claude and the princess and one day the Emperor's Chamber, which was said to be looking for the missing princess was spread throughout the country, so it was natural for people's curiosity to soar endlessly.

After some time, Princess Athanasia and Emperor Claude showed their close relationship again at an official event, so the rumors of discord between the two quickly died down, but they still watched their relationship with a suspicious eye (suspicion)

There were people out and about. Meanwhile, Princess Athanasia was said to be holding a party at the Emerald Palace to celebrate her 15th birthday, so it was natural that the invitees decided to attend to confirm the truth of the rumor.

“Those who do not have a mask ready, please let us know before entering.”

Moreover, unusually, at Princess Athanasia's ball, all attendees had to wear masks.

“If you are not wearing a mask, you will not be permitted to enter the ball.”

There were ladies and noblemen who had prepared masks in advance as instructed in the invitation, but those who did not, got masks handed to them one by one by the attendant waiting in the front as soon as the carriage door was opened. Since they were all children of nobles who had recently debuted in the social world, their experience of attending a ball was extremely rare.

Moreover, it was my first time entering a ball like this with my face covered by a mask, so I felt embarrassed and intrigued at the same time.

As I entered the palace with my face covered, I noticed attendees wearing masks of different shapes. Everyone seemed unfamiliar with the current situation. Because each person had their face covered, they could not easily move around to find someone they knew, so the attendees squirmed in place, only moving their curious gazes here and there.

Suddenly, the lights in the chandelier went out all at once.

“Huh?”

“What is happening all of a sudden?”

In an instant, the murmur in the descendend darkness spread into the ballroom. It was at that moment that an echoing louder (sonorous) voice rang in my ears.

“Thank you everyone for being here today.”

It was clear that it was Princess Athanasia, the host of the ball. Spreading in all directions, everyone listened to that outgoing voice

"As explained in the invitation, today’s masquerade ball is a secret ball where you hide your faces from each other and dance. Depending on your personal preference, you may change the mask provided in the ballroom room several times, and feel free to use a pseudonym¹.”

(A stage name instead of their actual one)

But no matter how much I concentrated, I couldn't figure out where the sound was coming from. Also, the lights in the chandelier turned off all at once. Could it be magic? The rumor that Princess Athanasia had awakened the power of a powerful wizard, following Emperor Claude, was a very interesting topic of gossip among people.

“It is a rule to only take off your mask at the end of the ball, and it is against the rules to forcibly remove someone's mask or force them to do so in anyway. In this case, you may be expelled from the ball, so please be careful.”

Anyway, Princess Athanasia quickly succeeded in grabbing people's attention.

“Then, I would like to thank Abamama² for organizing this event for my 15th birthday.” (A term of address used by a royal child for their father.)

A faint smile was mixed in the clear voice that echoed throughout the ballroom. “I hope you all have a good time today.”

And the next moment, the chandeliers and candlesticks placed throughout the ballroom lit up.

The exclamations of people here and there rang in my ears. As the sound of music spread throughout the venue, servants waiting around began offering drinks to attendees.

“Wow, it’s a strange ballroom.”

"I know, right. But, um, it seems a little interesting......"

“I think this is my first time seeing you today. Would you like to go over there and talk for a moment?”

"I'd love to."

At first, the ladies and gentlemen were a little hesitant, but as they talked while hiding their identities according to the ballroom's policy, they felt a strange sense of freedom and fun that they had never felt before. It was quite interesting to guess who the other person was through conversation and actions. Soon they were immersed in a unique ball.

.......That was my scenario. And it seemed like my scenario was a success! Yes as planned!

I was relieved to see the young boys and girls huddled together in groups of twos and threes, having fun as if they had never seen the day before. Maybe I was worried for no reason that my birthday party today might be a disaster. Yes, yes. This is the magic of the masquerade ball. You know the freedom of anonymity? As I walked around the ballroom, I saw people playing a game of guessing each other's identities on one side. I also changed my voice and slipped in.

“Well, let me guess. Seeing your red hair like roses and skin as white as a shimmering lily....."

drum rolls! Your name is!

"The young lady....."

This is Marquis Irene’s Lily Girl!!

“I think it might be Miss Lorena, the rose of the Count of Florence.”

But it wouldn't be fun if we revealed it now, so let's make it even more confusing. I've seen the Lily girl up close often, so I knew her identity right away, but it's probably unclear to others. Moreover, she was wearing a wig on her head, as if she had made up her mind for the masquerade ball today. Of course, even on a day like this, it looks like Lily couldn't give up what it was.

“Well, I don’t know.”

“Oh, I see that you stutter, so isn’t that correct?”

“Now that I think about it, I’ve seen Ms. Lorena from afar before. They really look alike…”

I quietly left the place, just like when I first got in between them, leaving behind the people who were starting to make a fuss.

The party was in full swing. People who were uncomfortable at first because they didn't know each other's identities began to hang out with each other without hesitation as time passed. Perhaps because it was a gathering of only boys and girls of the same age, it was inevitable that we would get along well.

Well, okay. If we have fun today, the rumors of discord between Claude and me will become less frequent than they are now. Well, since there was no way the emperor would allow a birthday party for a hated princess, I thought that holding a masquerade ball today would make most of the noise go away.

After a while, I sneaked out from the crowd of people enjoying the dance.

————— | ♡ | —————

(aaa This part.)

“huaa³.” sigh

When I got outside, I was finally able to breathe a little. To be honest, I didn't really feel like hanging out with the crowd today, but I think it was a good idea to choose a masked ball as the theme. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for me, the star of the party, to get out like this.

Also, I got a message from Duke Alpheus in the morning that Ijekiel and Jennette couldn't attend my birthday ball today due to circumstances. I was a little curious about the reason. Jennette's face, which I saw on the last day of the National Foundation Festival, at Duke Alpheus' residence was also bothering me, and the luck at my birthday party

Izekiel, whom I met in the province, was also a little troubled......

After thinking about it, I leaned against the terrace railing. Even though there was no reason for it, my mind became a little complicated.

"Isn't this your birthday party?"

Of course, that didn't last long because of the voice that came from beside me

"Why are you out alone and brooding over your loneliness?"

"Ah, loneliness is your specialty, right?"

I smirked and looked towards Lucas sitting on the terrace and giggled.

That's right, isn't it? No matter how lonely I am, I can not defeat you, the lonely black wolf! But what was Lucas' face when he heard me........

"Hey, that look is a bit too much....."

It was so blatantly saying, "What bullshit?" Uh huh⁴ ( urgh, groan)

It was obviously such a blatant expression

"As expected, I should've eliminated the first person who started talking about this nonsense."

"Eek⁵, Lily girl!" 앗-An exclamation uttered when startled.

"Hoo, Lily girl?"

Oops! I unknowingly blew up who bestowed the title of 'Lone Black Wolf' on Lucas! Above, it's dangerous!

"Wow, wow look over there. Lucas! stars in the night sky!"

Luckily, Lucas only looked at me like he knew, but he didn't dig into Lily girl's identity any further. Maybe he's only letting it slide for now because it's my birthday ball! Urgh, I hope not. Please don't ask me anything more. I'm supposed to protect the Lily girl! Oh, come to think of it, that Lily girl is inside the very ballroom today, right? If I make a mistake, could I accidentally turn my ball into a bloodbath tonight?

"I'm giving you a special favor since today is your birthday party."

Oh, that's a relief.

"Looking at it today, It seems like even if I don't ask you directly, you might spill it out of your mouth again, later anyway."

What? I'm not like that!

"Well, I guess I won't be in a bad mood today. I already gave you a birthday present, but here is something special for the princess."

Without even realizing what that meant, Lucas lightly swung his hand left and right in the air once. And at that very moment, something literally magical happened before my eyes

"Wow!”

Soft petals and twinkling starlight began to flutter and scatter in the night sky at the same time. It was as if the flowers and stars that had been gathering in the sky overflowed to the ground and formed a waterfall. I heard a loud cheer and turned my head to see that the same thing was happening in the ballroom. I watched people in awe as they were hit by the glittering petals pouring down from the ceiling and then turned my head forward again.

"Pretty."

Lucas dangled his legs over the railing indifferently, as if he had never cast a spell like this for me.

"thank you."

I whispered under my breath as I watched the beautiful scene in front of me. The voice that was mixed in the night air was small, almost a whisper, but Lucas must have heard it.

My little late 1 5th birthday party was coming to an end just like that.

————— | ♡ | —————

Mesmerizing, wasn't it?

[aliciavance4228]

Greek Mythology Characters drawn by Gustave Doré

Note: Most of these are illustrations from the Divine Comedy.

1. Charon

2. Cerberus

3. Minos

4. Asterion/The Minotaur

5. The Erinyes/Furies

6. Centaurs

7. Harpies

8. Plutus

9. The Oceanids

10. Andromeda

[problemglyphs]

[PLUTUS]

30/03/2015 13:01:05

I have a lot of credit card debt, due to living beyond my means when I had exorbitant student loan payments. I finished paying off my student loans, but my consumer debt is so huge and my minimum payments so high that I fear I'll never be out from under this enormous weight. I can barely make my payments and make ends meet, and whenever I have an emergency I wind up having to use my cards, which destroys my progress. I don't have any savings because I have a couple of vices I keep trying and failing to curb (books, beer, pastries...) I need something to help me curb my spending, increase my income, and ward off expensive catastrophes.

Thank you for all you do, the glyphs have helped me a lot.

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(tip for glyphs here)

[deathlessathanasia]

I've seen the claim that Plutus (god of wealth) is the son of Hades and Persephone a few times already, but I believe it's not supported by ancient sources? Correct me if I'm wrong. It annoys me that people see a child of Demeter and make him Hades' lol

I don't know of any accounts stating that he is the son of Hades and Persephone either. Checking his Wikipedia page I found this: "Two ancient depictions of Plutus, one of him as a little boy standing with a cornucopia before Demeter, and another inside the cornucopia being handed to Demeter by a goddess rising out of the earth, perhaps implying that he had been born in the Underworld, were interpreted by Karl Kerenyi to mean that Plutus was supposed to be the son of Hades and Persephone, the king and the queen of the Underworld,[4] though no such version is attested in any primary source."

[poligraf]

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[kobonus]

thought that "plutocracy" was named from Pluto but it's named from Plutus the greek god of wealth. I went to the wiki to learn more and there's not a lot about him except

Only God he didn’t greet, btw he’s usually depicted as a baby or child which doesn’t mean much other than it’s funny to imagine hercules is so strong in moral character that he would refuse to greet a child because the kid is a little rich bastard