The Gaze of Orpheus The Gaze of Orpheus The Gaze of Orpheus is derived from the antiquarian Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Following his descent into the Underworld Orpheus disobeys Hades’ and Persephone’s condition for release of his wife Eurydice. "To you this tale refers, Who seek to lead your mind Into the upper day; For he who overcome should turn back his gaze Towards the Tartarean cave, Whatever excellence he takes with him He loses when he looks on those below." [ “Boethius, Consolation of Philosophy 3.52] The Gaze of Orpheus has since been evaluated by many a philosopher and literary critic.
Hades in popular culture Damian Hart (an important villain in the series) uses a BeyBlade by the name of Hades Kerbecs which references the name Hades and a play on words referencing the name one of the names of Hades dog, Kerberos. (this information is from the English version of the show and the names may vary in the Japanese version of the show.) Hoshi Minato from Uchu Sentai Kyuranger is based on Hades due to him being under control by the Jark Matter and him being covered in gold. In the Disney 1997 film "Hercules", Hades appears as the main antagonist. Unlike the