Melinoe Character Guide

Melinoe is the Princess of the Underworld and the protagonist of Hades 2. See who Melinoe's parents are, as well as her backstory in Hades 2!

Who is Melinoe?

Princess of the Underworld

Melinoe is the titular protagonist of Hades 2. She is regarded as the Princess of the Underworld, hellbent on seeking revenge against the titan Chronos.

Protagonist of Hades 2

Melinoe is the protagonist of Hades 2. It is not known to her what exactly happened to her family, only that it was Chronos who took everything from her. Now she's on a path of vengeance to slay the Titan.

Who are Melinoe's Parents?

Daughter of Hades and Persephone

Melinoe is the daughter of Hades and Persephone, making her the sister of Zagreus, the protagonist of the prequel game. Melinoe seemingly has never met neither her parents nor her brother. She has only ever had the Headmistress Hecate acting as her maternal figure and mentor.

How to Pronounce Melinoe

Pronounced “mel-EH-no-ee”

Melinoe is pronounced “mel-EH-no-ee” with the emphasis on the first syllable of her name. Her name is likely derived from the Greek word “mēlinos”, meaning “to have the color of quince” much similar to the color of melons.

Melinoe in Mythology

Bringer of Nightmares and Madness

In mythology, Melinoe is regarded as less of a goddess, and more of a nymph despite being the child of a god and goddess. She is thought to be a bringer of nightmare and madness.

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The Unseen
Melinoe			Dora			Frinos			Schelemeus
Nemesis			Odysseus			Hypnos			Moros
-		Homer								-
The Gods
Selene			Zeus			Poseidon			Demeter
Apollo			Aphrodite			Hephaestus			Hestia
Artemis			Hermes			Hera			Chaos
Bosses
Hecate			Scylla			Cerberus			Chronos
Underworld NPCs
Charon			Arachne			Narcissus			Echo
Hades			-			-			-
Surface NPCs
Medea			Circe			Heracles			Icarus