Zagreus

**Zagreus** is a supporting character in the *Divine Comedy*.

He is the prince of the Greek underworld, the firstborn son of Hades and Persephone, and Lucious's best friend. In contrast to Lucious, Zagreus is polite, kind, and sociable to where he is perhaps the most well-liked chthonic god in the underworld barring his mother of course.

## Appearance

Zagreus is somewhat small for a god, considerably smaller than Hades, a head shorter than Persephone, but is noticeably far larger than a regular human. His hair is jet black like his father's though with his mother's spikier texture and his skin is quite pale.

In terms of attire, Zagreus is normally seen wearing a three-piece suit with the suit and vest sporting a burgundy color complete with a black shirt underneath that is mostly unbuttoned at the top. Like any royal Greek god, Zagreus dons a laurel wreath that seems to burn a reddish orange color.

## Overview

Zagreus was born to Hades and Persephone, thus being the prince of the underworld. He is also the god of rebirth as his occupation involves the reincarnation of a particular human soul through another that is newly born into the physical world. He is also assigned to test and manage the security measures within the underworld to ensure that no soul escapes the realm. In addition, he often fills in for one of the Judges of the Dead as a part-time job and for extra pay.

Like most other young chthonic beings, Zagerus attended Spooky Academy and it is there he met and befriended Lucious Validus the prince of Treachery and Satan's son; both Lucious and Zagreus were unaware of the fact that their parents were familial friends with their parents even intending on introducing the two boys in the future. Though Lucious had no interest in spending time with Zagreus, his magnetic charm and affable personality was enough to entice the Antichrist into accepting him as his first friend outside his family.

After graduating, the two kept in touch until Zagreus was also introduced to Charlie and the other heirs. Zagreus would not appear until volume four of the series where comes into contact with Charlie during a meeting between the respective lords of the underworld regarding the repercussions of Metatron's attack. He offered to lend his services to Charlie's program after hearing of the lengths she was willing to go through to see it through, admitting that he admired the princess's determination to make it a reality. Charlie quickly and delightedly accepted his aid, appointing the son of Hades as a therapist in the hotel's upper main offices.

## Personality

Despite being the prince of the underworld and the son of the "grim lord" Hades, his personality does not reflect anything from the place he comes from. Zagreus is characterized by his good humor, humility, and kindness. He is a social magnet, charismatic, and a captivating young man, who easily befriends many he encounters including the Antichrist himself, treating those of lower status as equals and often using his own influence to improve their lives, respecting the elders and other gods. Zagreus also displays a sarcastically playful side to him.

While he is not as rambunctious as his mother, Zagreus's personality bounces off exceedling well with jovial and energetic characters like Charlie, resulting in the two developing a great friendship. Zagreus does his best to get along with everyone and claims not to hate anyone. However, as long as they don't bother him too much like Helsa Von Eldritch, confessing that she was mean to him, he is friendlier the next time he sees her. In fact, Zagreus's persistence in being a polite and friendly individual despite Helsa's rude and abrasive behavior was enough to even make the "queen of mean" experience not only a reality check but also develop a crush towards the prince.

## Trivia

* In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Zagreus was sometimes identified with a god worshipped by the followers of Orphism, the "first Dionysus", a son of Zeus and Persephone, who was dismembered by the Titans and reborn.
* Ancient Greeks would call Zagreus the "highest of the gods". The reason for this is unknown for not even Zagreus himself knows but some believe it may be due to him drawing in people of all sort as his companions.
	+ This part of his character has led Jane to call him "Greek Jesus".