Part A Scenario Research

Creation of the Underworld | Mid journey Image

Watered by the streams of five rivers, the Underworld was divided into at least four regions: Tartarus, the Elysian Fields, the Fields of Mourning, and the Asphodel Meadows

Hades, Persephone & Demeter | Mid journey Image

How Hades got his bride, Persephone, is the central tale surrounding him. The Homeric “Hymn to Demeter” recounts them in the fullest detail. Demeter, the goddess of corn (wheat) and agriculture, was the sister of Hades, and she only had one child, Persephone (also known as Kore).

Creation of Kingdoms | Mid journey Image

Hades wasn’t very enthusiastic about inheriting the Underworld, but once Zeus told him that someday, all humanity would be his subjects, Hades changed his mind.

Abduction of Persephone | Mid journey Image

Demeter and Zeus were the parents of Persephone. One day, Hades noticed Persephone while she was gathering flowers. She was so alluring to him that he coerced her into accompanying him to the underworld. When Persephone vanished, Demeter, the goddess of the harvest and fertility, looked for her.

Hades & Sisyphus | Mid journey Image

Greek mythology’s Sisyphus (also known as Sisyphos) is a character who rose to fame as the king of Corinth for his overall cunning and twice defying death. He finally had his just desserts when Zeus sentenced him to an eternity of dragging a boulder up a hill in the depths of Hades.

Hades and the Seige of Pylos | Mid journey Image

Hormer claims in his Illiad that Hades was once wounded by an arrow from Heracles while Pylos was under siege. Pylos, known as the gate-place of the sinking sun, was one of the few ancient Greek places where Hades was worshipped. Hades was protecting Pylos when it was assaulted by the Greek hero Heracles

References

Chat GPT - Font Research

Choosing a font to represent Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, is a subjective task and can vary depending on the context and purpose. However, if we consider the common attributes associated with Hades, such as mystery, darkness, power, and authority, a font that could represent him is “Trajan Pro.”

Trajan Pro is a serif font inspired by the letter forms used in ancient Roman inscriptions and is often associated with power, authority, and classical elegance. The fonts strong, vertical lines and sharp edges give it a commanding presence, while the serifs and delicate curves provide a sense of sophistication.

Another font that could represent Hades is “Black letter” or “Gothic,” which is commonly associated with medieval and Gothic architecture and is often used in horror and fantasy contexts. This font style is characterized by its heavy, black lines and ornate embellishments, which can convey a sense of mystery and darkness.

Ultimately, the choice of font to represent Hades depends on the specific context and purpose of the design.

Trajan Pro:

Hades God Of The Underworld

Black letter:

Gothic:

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Mid Journey - Hades Colour Palette

Greek Mythology’s Hades, the God of the Underworld, isn’t usually connected to any one hue. He is typically depicted as a very strong figure, therefore he doesn’t typically use colour to indicate his presence and authority.

Generic - Hades Colour Palette

In contrast to the mid journey colour palette, the generic colours such as the yellow and greys are brighter and doesnt include any greens and browns.