The legend of each hidden aspect, explained

Like its predecessor, Hades 2 Taking inspiration for its weapon designs does not limit itself to Greek mythology. Like Zagreus' Infernal Arms, each of Melinoë's nocturnal weapons has a “hidden aspect” that he can unlock, each of which refers to a powerful mythological figure originating outside the Greek canon.

Players may recognize the names of some hidden aspects, while others may be unknown to them. While some of the names may sound familiar, players may not know the stories behind them. Since the game's characters come from Greek myth, not much is known about the people for whom the hidden aspects are named, leading eager players to search for that knowledge. This is a great opportunity to learn more about legends from around the world and throughout history.

Deskura, The Witch's Staff: Aspect of Anibis

Egyptian Guide to the of Life

Anubis will be a familiar name to players with an affinity for Egyptian mythology. The jackal-headed god presides over funeral rites and the spirits of the dead, and protects graves from those who defile them. In the myth of Osiris, which tells the story of the slaying of the god-king by his brother Set, Anubis helped Isis perfume Osiris. Later, Anubis was gifted the organs of Osiris and protected Osiris' body from Set's attempt to destroy it, thus making him the guardian of the dead and guardian of the dead.

Anubis is also responsible for the weighing of the heart, one of the most important steps in the judgment after death. The heart of the dead soul is weighed against the white feathers of Maat, the goddess of truth, order and morality. Those who pass the test are allowed to enter the afterlife, while those who do not are consumed by Ammit, “the eater of the dead”.

in Hades 2The awakening phrase for this aspect is spoken by Circe: “I see you guarding the graves of mortals. This reflects Anubis' role as guardian of the dead and tombs. Circe also mentions a dream in which a figure with the head of a jackal appeared to him, a reference to how Anubis is depicted in Egyptian art.

Lim and Oros, The Sister Blades: Morrigan's Side

Irish goddess of war and fortune

The Morrigan is one of the most prominent figures in Celtic mythology, often associated with predictions of war, death and war. Often taking the form of a raven, she inspires bravery in her warriors, strikes fear into the hearts of their enemies, and presides over the outcome of battles.

Morrigan is the wife of Dagda, a major deity in Irish mythology, and appears in many stories of Cu Chulainn, one of the most prominent heroes of Irish mythology. Cú Chulainn rejects her by rejecting her love and her help in battle, for which she interrupts him in battle. However, he is still capable of hurting her in all forms. Later, Morrigan prophesied the death of Qu Chulen, washing his bloody armor as an omen that he would die in battle.

The awakening phrase of this aspect is given by Artemis: “I see your triple shadow with the Phantom Queen.” This title is often associated with the Morrigan in mythology, and she often appears as a goddess with three aspects. Artemis comments that she shares this sense of trinity with Hekate, wondering if they could be one and the same.

Yagniam, Umbral Flames: The sleeping aspect

Andean underworld god

Supay is found in many South American mythological traditions, but is associated with the Inca people and other Andean cultures. He controls the souls of the dead, the afterlife, and the cycle of life and death. Like Anubis or Charon, Supay is a psychopomp, guiding souls from the land of the living to the land of the dead.

Supay rules Ukhu Pacha, a realm similar to the underworld. However, sugarcane digestion is not only associated with death but also with new life. Death and birth are a cycle, and Supe is the overseer of that cycle. Because the area is located underground, Supay is also associated with enterprises such as mining and farming, which have an impact on daily life. He is often a fearsome figure, with the power to give life and take it away, commanding the spirits and demons that call the sugarcane plantation home.

The awakening phrase of this aspect, spoken by the Moros, is: “I see your souls shining like the metal beneath the earth.” It refers both to the spirits of the dead that Supe rules, and to the material of the earth over which he dominates.

Jorfet, The Moonstone X: Nergal's Side

Mesopotamian god of death

Nergal is another god Hades 2 The players may not have heard. In the Mesopotamian civilization, which is the oldest in recorded history, he was one of the rulers of the underworld along with his wife Ereshkigal. He is associated with war and disease, and is the god of death that results from such disasters.

Nergal generally has a more violent nature, and is a source of disorder and discord. One myth details how he became dissatisfied with his peaceful state and attempted to start wars and sow violent chaos. He began a reign of terror and attempted to destroy the cosmic order with his attendant god, Ishum, brought in to stop his rampage. Nergal is a god who inspires fear, but also commands great respect because of the power he wields.

Zorephet's awakening phrase is “spoken” by Charon, which Melino can somehow understand: “I see you gather the shattered corpses of your enemies.” This is in keeping with Nergal's nature as an agent of death and destruction.

Revel, The Argent Skull: Aspect of Hell

Nurse Goddess of the underworld

In Norse mythology, the name “Hell” refers to both the realm of the underworld and the goddess who presides over it. There are many lands of the dead in Norse tradition, but Hel is the most common place for the dead. Despite our association with the word today, Norse Hell was a very mundane place. The souls were not punished or rewarded, but rather continued much as they did in life.

Hale himself was a fierce, prejudiced figure. She is often depicted with half a living body, with the face of a beautiful woman, and half dead, with the face of a rotting corpse. Like the concept of death, she is neither inherently cruel nor kind, but simply an inevitability, ruling over the dead with unwavering indifference.

Medea is the one who speaks the awakening phrase of this aspect: “I see you gather countless undead in a cold and dark domain.” She notes that the phrase came to her from a dream of a different underworld, with a fierce queen. It resonates with the goddess Hel, as describes the gloomy realm.

Xinth, black coat: aspect of Shiva

Hindu god of destruction

Shiva is a major deity in Hinduism, and one of the religion's most important and widely revered deities. Along with Brahma and Vishnu, he is part of a trinity that represents creation (Brahma), preservation (Vishnu), and destruction (Shiva).

Although he is known by the nickname “The Destroyer”, there is much more to Shiva than that. The Shava Dharma tradition, one of the four major sects of Hinduism, regards him as the Supreme Being, the Creator and Creation, the beginning and the end. Despite his fearsome title, he is also an originator of the practice of yoga and a patron of meditation. He is as concerned with art and medicine as he is with slaying demons.

An aspect of Shiva's awakening phrase comes from Selene: “You see in your outstretched arms bringing joy and destruction.” It refers to both benevolent and fearsome traits of Shiva, as well as how he is depicted with four arms.