Hades

On one level “The Zone of Interest” is a love story set in the heart of Hades.

Persephone snacked on pomegranate seeds in Hades and now our gas bills rocket in January.

His image is found standing on the oldest monument, a form of Ra, the light of the lower world, and king and judge of Hades.

"He would make Satan stand up and take off his hat, if he paid Hades a visit," said Mrs. Tynan admiringly.

During the winter Tammuz dwelt in Hades, and at the beginning of spring Ishtar descended to search for him among the shades.

For in a swirl of dust and general undiluted Hades, the horses had stormed past the judges' stand.

Psyche was frightened by the terrible cries and the wretched dark faces of the souls in Hades.