The Hades

The Hades Hair Sword – A Symbol of Hidden Power, Stillness, and Sacred Rule The Hades Hair Sword is an homage to the quiet strength of the God of the Underworld. Far from the villainous depictions of later myths, Hades was a ruler of balance, wealth, and unshakable order. This piece draws from that deeper narrative, offering a design that honors the stillness, depth, and ancient gravity that defines his realm. The handles are carved with a Greek Key relief, the eternal meander symbolizing the infinite cycle of life, death, and rebirth that Hades governs. From the hilt, Narcissus and white poplar flowers bloom, both sacred to him. Narcissus recalls the myth of a soul trapped in its own reflection. The white poplar, believed to grow near the River Styx, was often planted near graves as a tribute to the dead. His personal sigil rests at the center of the hilt, an emblem of sovereignty and hidden wealth. Scattered across the piece, tiny cypress beetles crawl among the carvings, evoking the