Menoetes is a demon in charge of tending to Hades's cattle.
History
Menoetes was the son of Keuthonymos. When Hercules went to the Underworld as part of his twelfth labor in obtaining Cerberus, he slayed one of Hades's cattle. This caused Menoetes to challenge him to a wrestling match. Hercules managed to hug Menoetes breaking his ribs, however, Persephone stopped him.
The Nico di Angelo Adventures
The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure
As he is tending to his farm, Menoetes notices Nico di Angelo, Will Solace, Screech-Bling, and Hiss-Majesty in the distance and goes over to meet them. He is happy to see the son of Hades and Nico introduces him to the others. After inadvertently revealing their quest, Menoetes informs them he must tell Hades they are in the Underworld. However, Menoetes agrees to keep their presence a secret if they go on a quest for him. Nico asks what he wants, and Menoetes says he wants them to sneak into Persephone's Garden to steal fruit for his boyfriend Geryon. Reluctantly, Nico agrees to the quest and Menoetes calls forth donkeys for the demigods to ride on. Screech-Bling and Hiss-Majesty stay on the farm as the demigods head out.
As the three wait, Menoetes watches as Hiss-Majesty joyfully herds cattle. When Nico and Will return, he eats one of the pomegranates to stay in the Underworld forever with Geryon. As Will recounts their quest to the troglodytes, Menoetes tells Nico that many residents of the Underworld-including himself- have heard Bob’s scream. The bull man recounts a sighting one of his workers said upon regenerating that Nyx is forcing Bob to stay in a regeneration blister until he becomes Iapetus again. The demigods are angered as they learn it is agonizing to stay in one for too long. Menoetes tells Nico and Will that once they enter Tartarus, they should emerge close to a swamp where the hut of Damasen is located, and that Bob is not far from there. Screech-Bling and Hiss-Majesty tell Nico and Will they must keep going. The bull man waves goodbye as they walk.
Appearance
Menoetes is a large demon who resembles the Minotaur with a human body and a bull's head. He is covered in red fur and wears black leather pants.
Personality
Menoetes is kind and talkative, however he is willing to blackmail and manipulate people if it can get him something he wants.
| The Nico di Angelo Adventures | |
| Books: | The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure | The Court of the Dead |
| Main Characters: | Nico di Angelo | Will Solace | Hazel Levesque |
| Secondary Characters: | Screech-Bling | Hiss-Majesty | Iapetus | Chiron | Gorgyra | Small Bob |
| Minor Characters: | Kayla Knowles | Austin Lake | Rachel Elizabeth Dare | Percy Jackson | Annabeth Chase | Sally Jackson | Estelle Blofis | Meg McCaffrey | Epiales | Echidna | Menoetes | Amphithemis | Maria di Angelo | Bianca di Angelo | Piper McLean | Shel |
| Gods: | Dionysus | Apollo | Hypnos | Nemesis | Acheron | Persephone | Hades |
| Giants: | Otis | Ephialtes |
| Primordial Gods: | Nyx | Tartarus | Chaos | Gaea |
| Monsters and Magical Creatures: | Nymph | Cacodemon | Troglodyte | Demon | Chimera | Empousa | Stymphalian Birds | Cynocephali | Telekhine | Basilisk | Manticore | Pegasus | Aetera | Mania | Minotaur |
| Related Content: | Rick Riordan | Mark Oshiro | The Trials of Apollo |