Zagreus
Also known as: Prince of the Underworld, Zag
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.
Popular Zagreus Ships
Thanatos/Zagreus
4k works
Death Incarnate and the prince of the Underworld grew up together in the House of Hades, and Zagreus's escape attempts leave Thanatos hurt, confused, and challenging him to kill contests in Elysium. Supergiant made the romance fully canon, complete with a duet of gifted ambrosia and centuries of unspoken history. The ship pairs Than's weary gravity with Zag's relentless warmth.
Megaera/Thanatos/Zagreus
1k works
Supergiant made history by letting Zagreus romance both his childhood friend and his fury ex simultaneously, with a canon shared encounter blessing the arrangement. The Hades OT3 is one of gaming's few developer-endorsed polyam endings.
Other Hades Characters
Thanatos
6k works
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.
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 Zagreus?
Zagreus appears in 9k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Hades fandom. You can browse all Zagreus fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Zagreus ships?
The most popular Zagreus ships include Thanatos/Zagreus, Megaera/Thanatos/Zagreus. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Zagreus fanfiction?
Zagreus fanfiction spans many genres and tropes. Use Fanfict Reader to browse and filter stories by your preferred tags.
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