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This figure can be asked for coordinates of case files in a room full of scrolls, like “section zeta-pi-omega, upper beta folder” or “section sigma-phi-alpha, lower gamma folder.” The Eldest Sigil in the administrative chamber was restored by the House Contractor so that this woman could travel to her parent’s realm and reconnect with them. This goddess abruptly fired a diligent maid named Dusa, but was later convinced to reverse the decision on the condition that she didn’t work so hard. This goddess made a deal with the (*) Fates to resurrect her stillborn foster son, and later gifted him the Black Shawl in return for some Nectar. (10[1])The Olympians cooperated with this chthonic deity to help that adoptive son, Zagreus, escape from the underworld and meet Persephone. For 10 points, name this (10[1])overseer in the House of Hades, the embodiment of night. ■END■

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