In Ancient Greece, honey and bees were associated with the Underworld. Various Greek philosophers even believed that humans could be reincarnated as bees, or that bees are the souls of humans who had not yet been born. Above is an image of a Greek coin depicting a bee. In Lore Olympus, Persephone is seen snacking on honey in Episodes 54 and 130.

In some versions of the myth, Hades tricked Persephone into eating six Pomegranate seeds so she’s bound in the Underworld for six months of the year. The pomegranate is also known as “the fruit of the dead.”

As the Goddess of Wisdom and Battle Strategy (supposedly the opposite of Ares), Athena is often depicted as a glorious warrior goddess with her armor, helmet, and spear.

In myth, Persephone had many suitors who offered gifts exchange for her hand: Apollo, Hermes, Hephaestus, and Ares. Each of their gifts was rejected by Demeter.

In myth, especially Ancient Greek, the stars were heavily associated with the gods, demigods, and heroes.

Aetna could represent many things. One, a modern version of Hephaestus’ automatons, metal people (& animals) he crafted were as real as living beings. Two, Mount Etna is often associated with Hephaestus. It is said to imprison the monstrous Typhoeus, who also arbitrated a land squabble between Hephaestus and Demeter. Three, the eyes on screens could be a nod to the many cyclops who worked for Hephaestus in the myths. Eyes also symbolize perception and vigilance, access to forbidden knowledge, and surveillance.

In Mythology, Hebe is the cupbearer of the gods and goddesses in Olympus apart from being the Goddess of Youth. In Episode 29, we see Hebe serving and conjuring drinks for her parents, Hera and Zeus.

This mint plant is used to keep pests away from plants. It’s also been linked, in extremely high dosages, to infertility among men.

In Mythology, Hades is also known as the “Unseen One.” He owns a cap of invisibility, otherwise called “Helm of Hades”, which allows any wearer of it to become invisible.

In Mythology, Hades is also known as the “Unseen One.” He owns a cap of invisibility, otherwise called “Helm of Hades”, which allows any wearer of it to become invisible. A reference to the cap is also found in Episode 6, when Persephone was exploring his house.

In Mythology, Hermes owns a pair of winged sandals (Talaria). This is associated with his ability to be able to fly and travel quickly.

Daphne conjures laurel leaves around Thanatos’ head. In Mythology, she gets turned into a laurel tree.

Persephone’s bow is similar to hairstyle of the “Head of Aphrodite” (The Barlett Head) sculpture.

When Hades transported Persephone in his illusion room, the food he served her were in rows of six. In some versions of Persephone’s myth, Hades fed her six pomegranate seeds, making her bound in the Underworld for six months of the year.

While at the clinic, the nurse and staff address Persephone as “Proserpina.” Proserpina or Proserpine is the Roman name for Persephone.

Hera is seen wearing a peacock brooch. In mythology, the peacock is an animal sacred to the goddess Hera.

During the TGOEM meeting, an owl is seen on Athena’s shoulder. In mythology, the owl is an animal that is sacred to Athena.

Minthe says “to stomp on a pest” when Thanatos asked her where she’s going. Depending on the version of mythology, Minthe gets stomped on by either Demeter or Persephone after she got turned into a plant.

The caduceus symbol, or the “staff of Aesculapius” is found in the healing packet Apollo used to treat Persephone’s hand. The staff in the symbol is something that Hermes carries. In one myth, the staff was a gift from Zeus, entwined with ribbons, which were replaced by snakes Hermes have prevented from fighting. In another version, the symbol is for Aesculapius, the demigod for Medicine.

Hades’ many names are listed on his business card. One of them is his Roman name: “Dis Pater” which literally translates to “Rich Father”