Who is Melinoe? Exploring the Greek mythos of Hades 2 protagonist
The official announcement of Hades 2 from Supergiant Games arrived at the recently concluded iteration of The Game Awards. It was one of the more surprising reveals on an auspicious night and will delight countless fans who enjoyed the series' first title. But instead of Zagreus, the protagonist this time will be Melinoe.
Zagreus' exploits in the roguelike 2020 title quickly captured the imagination of fans and critics alike. The developers had masterfully weaved their game's narrative within the Greek pantheon and its known lore, with fast-paced action mechanics dependent on magic and various weapons.
Along with the gameplay, the character and storytelling were universally acclaimed. The title picked up the Best Indie at The Game Awards 2020 and the Best Game at the 17th BAFTA Games. It later went on to win both the prestigious Nebula Award and Hugo Award, becoming the first video game to secure the latter.
With the bar set that high, the expectations would always be through the roof. After a first glimpse at the world and protagonist of Hades 2, it seems like Supergiant Games has yet again hit the nail.
The mythology surrounding Melinoe draws its sources from the Orphic Hymns or the poems ascribed to the Thracian legendary bard Orpheus. The musician is actually an NPC in Hades that players can interact with. Coming to Melinoe, she is variously known as the moon goddess, one who has control over ghosts and souls and can bring nightmares and madness.
Moon and moon-shaped weapons and other items heavily feature in the shown trailer, thus tying into Melinoe's lore. It also aligns with a few of the gameplay mechanics that have been advertised to be a part of Hades 2. Its Steam page states that players will be able to "infuse
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