Thanatos
Also known as: Death Incarnate, Than
Death Incarnate, raised alongside Zagreus in the House of Hades, who masks hurt feelings about the prince's escape attempts behind chilly professionalism. Their contest-turned-courtship is the game's defining romance.
Common Tropes in Thanatos Fanfiction
Other Hades Characters
Zagreus
9k works
Rebellious prince of the Underworld who dies his way out of his father's house over and over to find the mother he never knew. His habit of befriending literally everyone in hell powers the fandom's warmest fic.
Megaera
2k works
First of the Furies and Tartarus's unforgiving gatekeeper, who whips Zagreus back to the House of Hades night after night. Meg's exasperated history with Zag turns every defeat into foreplay in the fandom's eyes.
Hypnos
1k works
The perpetually dozing god of sleep who greets Zagreus after every death with cheerfully unhelpful commentary. Hypnos's nap-anywhere charm and his strained relationship with his brother Thanatos make him a comic and angst favorite alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Thanatos?
Thanatos appears in 6k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Hades fandom. You can browse all Thanatos fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Thanatos ships?
The most popular Thanatos ships include Thanatos/Zagreus. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Thanatos fanfiction?
Common tropes in Thanatos fanfiction include Pining. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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