Tánatos

**Tánatos** es la mismísima personificación de la muerte. Es uno de los varios hijos de Nicte, y el hermano gemelo mayor de Hipnos.

Como la mismísima encarnación de la Muerte, Tánatos tiene varias tareas que cumplir, que le obligan a ir y venir del mundo de los mortales. La última de sus misiones a la superficie parece que le había llevado más tiempo de lo normal (algo que tanto Zagreo como Hipnos creen que se debe a la gran guerra que está en curso en el mundo mortal), pero poco después de comenzar en el juego, le verás regresar. A este ser no le gusta el mundo de la superficie, especialmente lo brillante que puede llegar a ser, pero cumple con sus tareas sin cuestionarlas.

Tánatos aparecerá ocasionalmente al comienzo de los enfrentamientos en estancias normales, iniciando un evento especial en el que retará a Zagreo a ver quién puede matar más sombras en un periodo de tiempo dado. Tánatos es inmune al daño durante este concurso, y no te atacará si le golpeas por accidente (aunque sí se quejará). Si Zagreo mata la misma cantidad o más de sombras que él, Tánatos le obsequiará con un corazón de centauro, además de la recompensa que Zagreo recibiría normalmente en la estancia actual.

Dentro de la morada de Hades, Tánatos aparecerá en la misma zona en la que está Aquiles. Después de un intento de escapatoria en el que te lo encuentres, habrá una alta probabilidad (aunque no será del 100 %) de que aparezca en dicha zona. Si te lo encuentras aquí y ya le has dado néctar, no podrás volvérselo a dar.

## Afinidad

Si le das néctar, Tánatos te hará entrega de la Mariposa Perforada. Tras entregarle 6 néctares, no podrás entregarle más hasta que te ganes su favor. Si lo consigues, podrás darle una ambrosía, tras lo cual te entregará al compañero Mort.

Tánatos tiene una barra de afinidad que se completa tras entregarle 6 néctares y 4 ambrosías.

### Favor

Thanatos' favor is not mentioned, and acts more as a narrative event between Zagreus and Thanatos.

Beating Thanatos after giving him 6 Nectar will randomly prompt a discussion between the two about Zagreus being powerful enough to escape the Underworld without Thanatos' help. Once Zagreus proves his strength to Thanatos, Thanatos can be given Ambrosia the next time he is encountered in the House of Hades.

### Romance

Reaching maximum affinity with Thanatos will unlock a scene in Zagreus's Room, where Zagreus can either begin a romantic relationship with him or continue as friends. Thanatos, Dusa, and Megaera can be romanced at the same time with no negative repercussions.

## Entrada del Códice

*… Pocas divinidades traspasan la frontera que divide el reino exterior, donde habitan los vivos, y este otro, donde moran los muertos. Tánatos ocupa una posición privilegiada entre quienes poseen tal autoridad y poder. Pese a que mi patrono es quien reina en el Inframundo, Tánatos es la Muerte personificada, el hermano del Sueño, el medio para enviar a los mortales al averno, de manera pacífica, todo sea dicho; pues no me topé con él cuando llegó mi hora según los designios de Ares y Apolo. Tan súbita e inexorable resulta la muerte para los mortales como la incuestionable devoción que le profesa Tánatos a su trabajo. Huérfano de padre, siempre honra a su madre, la diosa Nicte. Sirve sin descanso a su patrono, a cuyo hijo adora, a pesar de las diferencias de actitud y mentalidad que separan a ambos. Aunque Tánatos jamás lo reconocería, a mí no me cabe la menor duda. ¿De dónde surgió ese vínculo que comparten? En mi opinión, el hijo del patrono ha de ser el dios de la sangre, de la vida. De ahí que se sientan inevitablemente unidos.*

## Citas de Tánatos

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## Encuentros

After reaching the 3rd chamber of Elysium for the first time, Thanatos has a chance to appear in any area except for Temple of Styx. He may appear at the beginning of an encounter (excluding Trials of the Gods) after Zagreus has lost some health in a run. This initiates a contest where they compete to slay more shades than the other, for that encounter. The spawn rate of foes is noticeably higher and the encounter lasts three waves. If Zagreus either kills more enemies than Thanatos does or ties his total, he will award Zagreus a Centaur Heart. Zagreus and Thanatos are immune from each other's attacks.

Thanatos has two types of attacks that can instantly kill foes, even those with armor, during the contest:

* He spawns a large purple circle which, after a delay, instantly kills foes inside the area of effect.
* He marks an enemy with a purple scythe on their head, which kills it after a delay.

Thanatos's attacks are slow and delayed, which gives Zagreus a chance to kill the enemies and claim more points.

In Elysium, Flame Wheels that self-destruct are not counted as points. Exalted warriors count as two points, once when they are wielding weapons, and another time when they are in their weapon-less soul form. Exalted warriors will not spawn a soul when Thanatos kills them, but only count as one point for him.

## Relaciones

Nicte: Thanatos greatly respects his mother and constantly shows deference to her. He knows her well enough to know she rarely changes her mind on matters regarding the state of the House of Hades. As his mother and superior, Nyx encourages Thanatos to put his best effort in his work, due to its importance.

Hipnos: Thanatos initially appears rather cold towards his brother, largely ignoring him for long periods while occupied with his work. However, he does care for Hypnos, and intervenes when Hypnos is at risk of losing his job as the attendant to the House of Hades. It is through his and Zagreus' encouragement that Hypnos starts improving in his work, through discovering and embracing Hypnos' love of creating lists to help him plan out his time better. Zagreus also encourages Thanatos to be more outwardly kind to Hypnos, and their relationship improves from there.

Caronte: Charon is enigmatic to the many denizens of the Underworld, Thanatos included. Even when asked by Zagreus, Thanatos is unable to reveal any information about Charon or his plans, suggesting that Zagreus might know the boatman better than he does.

Eris and Nemesis: Thanatos is not close to his sisters, but acknowledges their roles in providing shades for the Underworld. He seldom brings them up, and is hesitant to even evoke their names.

Las Furias: Despite all being children of Nyx, Thanatos isn't close or even in contact with his adoptives sisters.

Zagreo: Zagreus and Thanatos are childhood friends, and share a strong bond, despite having opposite personalities. This is possibly because of his status as a god of death, and Zagreus' role of a god of life, blood, and rebirth. Thanatos was initially visibly hurt when Zagreus decided to leave the Underworld, as he had neglected to inform the god of death. However, he continues to assist the son of Hades at times. The two may form a romantic relationship, should Zagreus choose to pursue one.

Megera: Megera and Thanatos are work colleagues and friends, having bonded over their mutual frustration over being tricked by Sisyphus in the past.

Sísifo: The former king had once tricked Thanatos to dodge his own death. This earned the ire of the god of Death, as well as many of the other gods of the Underworld. His ire continues to persist, even ages after the fact, and continues to distrust Sisyphus despite his changed demeanor after being punished, and even with Zagreus' support of the former king.

## Galería

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## Notas adicionales

* No existe ningún requisito a cumplir para que Tánatos vuelva al Inframundo.
* While his relationship with Zagreus is officially described as childhood friends, Thanatos will make several remarks about having met Persephone through the course of the game, while Zagreus never knew previously that she was his mother. Some confusion about this may arise from the **Portrait, Cerberus** item that can be purchased at the Contractor, but this item does not depict canon events due to Skelly's inclusion in the image.

*Para más información de Tánatos que no pertenece a Hades, vease el artículo de Wikipedia: Tánatos*